- It was another poignant journey for me as I headed to Westerplatte – the peninsula in Gdańsk, Poland where World War II began.
- Westerplatte is one of the most important historical sites in the country. ... Ulica Majora Henryka Sucharskiego, Gdansk, Poland, 80-001. +48 58 343 6972.
- Many ships, large and small were on the water. Ferries regularly go from Gdansk and Westerplatte to Stockholm and other northern countries.
- Westerplatte is a long peninsula at the entrance to the harbour. When Gdańsk became a free city after WWI, Poland was permitted to maintain a post at this...
- Back to the importance of Westerplatte…. Gdansk was at the time known as the Free City of Danzig and was technically run by the League of Nations to ensure...
- 01- 07.IX.1939 The Battle of Westerplatte (Gdansk). So, after waxing lyrical about all of the history and geographical elements of the Westerplatte peninsular I...
- Ruins at Westerplatte. Gdańsk, Poland. The site of the first battle of World War II. ... 864. Add Ruins at Westerplatte to a New List. View all photos.
- Westerplatte Tourism (2024) Poland: Find top attractions, things to do & activities in Westerplatte, gdansk. Plan your Westerplatte trip with Hellotravel.
- Inside the old destroyed military barracks ruins from the World War II at Westerplatte in Gdansk, Poland. ... Westerplatte. The guide was updated: 2023-10-26.