• ...marking the start of World War II in Europe.[1] It occurred on the Westerplatte peninsula in the harbour of the Free City of Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland).
  • Westerplatte is located north from Gdansk, some 15 min drive from downtown on a small flat peninsula stretching out into the Baltic sea.
  • Gdansk's picturesque Westerplatte peninsula has the unhappy distinction of being the site of the official start of the Second World War.
  • Westerplatte is a peninsula located on the shores of the Baltic Sea near the city of Gdansk. In September 1939, Polish and German forces clashed at...
  • Gdansk to Westerplatte water tram. ... One way ticket, which includes Gdansk Harbour sightseeing on the way to Westerplatte costs 45 PLN.
  • Westerplatte, Gdansk, Poland. City district. Westerplatte was merged with this page. Gdansk, Poland. 2,303 people like this topic. 97,092 visits.
  • A brief history of Westerplatte in Gdańsk, the site where the opening shots of World War Two were fired, what to see and how to get there!
  • It was another poignant journey for me as I headed to Westerplatte – the peninsula in Gdańsk, Poland where World War II began.
  • It happened in the city of Gdańsk, Poland – formerly the Free City of Danzig. It was not always Polish. It was part of the German Empire until the end of.
  • Westerplatte is a large protective peninsula shielding Gdańsk’s Nowy Port district to its south. ... How to get to Westerplatte from the centre of Gdańsk.
  • Many ships, large and small were on the water. Ferries regularly go from Gdansk and Westerplatte to Stockholm and other northern countries.
  • Experiences in Westerplatte, Gdansk - Discover the best experiences in Gdansk curated by local experts. From stunning architecture to delicious cuisine, Gdan...