The Polish city of Gdansk is famous not only for the bewitching architecture of the old city and the proximity of the B altic Sea, but also for shopping centers where you can make quite profitable purchases and have a good time.
Shopping in Poland is quite a profitable venture for Russians, since prices for goods are much lower, and you can also find brands that are not available in Russia. A significant part of the shops located in the shopping centers of Gdansk offer tax-free services. The tax refund will allow you to further save money. Look for the Global Blue Tax Free Shopping logos or the TAX FREE ZWROT VAT sign near the checkout or on store windows.
In this article you will find out all the information about shopping centers in Gdansk, addresses and the best places to shop.
Galeria Bałtycka ("B altic Gallery")
This is one of the largest shopping malls in Gdansk, with all sorts of fashion brands of clothes, shoes, home goods and much more. "B altic Gallery" is famous forwith a huge range of goods presented in more than 200 stores - you are unlikely to leave there without shopping. Most Kaliningraders who live just a couple of hours drive from Polish Gdansk visit this particular shopping center first of all.
The shopping center is located at: aleja Grunwaldzka, 141. It can be reached both by public transport (tram, bus or train) and by car. The center is equipped with two-level car parking (the first hour is free), as well as parking for bicycles.
If you travel without a car, the most convenient way to get to the "B altic Gallery" is from the main railway station of Gdansk by trams number 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, or by bus.
The center also has a left-luggage office and a cloakroom where you can leave your belongings or purchases for convenience.
The shopping center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, on working Sundays from 10:00 to 20:00.
Galeria Madison ("Madison Gallery")
Madison Gallery is located in the very center of Gdansk, just a few minutes walk from the main railway station at Rajska 10. It is the perfect place for shopping or hanging out with friends. In the mall you will find shops from world famous brands.
Madison Galleries Food Court offers a wide variety of cuisines from Asian to European to American.
In addition, in the gallery you can get a wide range ofservices - you can shop at grocery stores, use dry cleaning, tailoring, order duplicate keys, choose glasses, withdraw money or buy medicines.
The shopping center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, on working Sundays from 10:00 to 20:00.
Centrum Handlowe Manhattan
The Manhattan shopping center is located near the B altic Gallery at aleja Grunwaldzka, 82. The stores feature both Polish and world brands, among which you will find H&M, C&A, CCC, Triumph and many others.
Currency exchange, travel agency services, car wash, pharmacy, library, bowling alley and Tiger GYM fitness center are available on the territory of the mall.
There is underground car parking on the territory of the shopping center (the first half hour is free).
The mall is easily accessible by public transport.
The shopping center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, on working Sundays from 10:00 to 20:00.
Park Handlowy Matarnia
Matarnia shopping park is one of the largest shopping centers in the Tricity agglomeration, located at Złota Karczma, 26. There are more than 60 shops with goods for every taste and budget in the park. Reviews of the Gdansk shopping center are the most positive.
In the park you will find such popular clothing brands as Reserved, Cubus, KappAhl, H&M, as well as the famousoutlet TK Maxx. Home goods are presented in IKEA, home&you and OBI. Beauty products, perfumes, and medicines can be found at Rossmann, Sephora, Douglas, or Super-Pharm chain stores. Also in the center there is a very large selection of household appliances and electrical equipment in the stores "Media Market", RTV Euro AGD and others.
Park visitors can use free ground and underground parking, which can accommodate 2000 cars.
Public transport to the shopping park can be reached by city buses number 110, 126, 157 or 210.
The shopping center is open from 10:00 to 21:00, on working Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Piotr i Paweł delicatessen shop is open from 9:00 to 21:00, working Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
OBI is open from 7:00 to 21:00, on working Saturday from 8:00 to 21:00, on working Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
IKEA is open from 10:00 to 21:00, working Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Designer Outlet Gdańsk (Designer Outlet)
Gdańsk Designer Outlet is a group of well-known brands that sell the rest of the collections all year round with good discounts of up to 80% off the original price.
In stores you will find all kinds of clothes, shoes and underwear, as well as household goods. Among the brands worth noting are: Lacoste, Ecco, Puma, Levis, Wrangler, Stefanel, Guess, Pierre Cardin, Villeroy & Bosch, Pepe Jeans and many others.
On the territory of the outlet there are also places where you can relax, drink coffee or have lunch. For children there is an entertainment center. Nearby are the Carrefour supermarket, the OBI hardware store and the Swedish center Jula.
There is a large free parking lot directly in front of the Gdansk outlet.
Public transport to the shopping center can be reached by city buses 155, 156 and 174
The outlet is open from 9:00 to 21:00, on working Sundays from 9:00 to 20:00.
Forum Gdańsk ("Forum Gdansk")
On May 26, 2018, a new shopping center was opened in Gdansk at Targ Sienny 7.
At the moment, the center has 170 shops, about 20 catering establishments, as well as a cinema with 9 spacious halls.
Forum shopping center is open from 9:00 to 22:00, on working Sundays from 9:00 to 21:00.
Conclusion
So now, when visiting a wonderful Polish city, you will not have a question about where you can make a profitable shopping, have a tasty meal or just have a good weekend. With a list of shopping centers in Gdansk, you will find everything you need, depending on your preferences.
