Sopot


is a noble spa resort on the Baltic Sea.. Many buildings in Art Nouveau and eclecticism date back to the 19th and 20th centuries.

On Bohaterov Street Monte Cassino, tourists stroll towards the beach..

History

Already in the 16th century this was the place of residence for wealthy patrician families from Gdańsk.. In 1920, a small bathhouse with royal gardens dating back to 1823 had to give way to the luxurious Grand Hotel.. The Kurhaus, in the immediate vicinity, dates back to the same time..
Soon thereafter, a bath was created for the ladies and for the gentlemen «at that time strictly separated by gender» with dressing rooms and bathing jetties..
The mid-19th century railway connection to Gdansk and Koszalin caused a surge in development.. Hotels, guesthouses, prestigious residences as well as sports facilities and even a racecourse have sprung up.. In 1901 Emperor Wilhelm II granted city rights..

Approximately 2 million visitors a year come to today´s 40,000 inhabitants.. You can relax on the wide sandy beaches, the long promenades, the well-tended gardens and visit the numerous spa hotels, restaurants and cafes..

     

Attractions

Pier In 1842, the longest pier in Europe was built at 512 meters.. For the walk on it entry is required «4.80 zÅ‚oty».. A good source of income, as the visitor numbers show..
In summer, music often plays at the small spa stage, from the big jazz festival at the end of July to the afternoon classical concert.. Excursion boats to the Hel Peninsula, Gdansk and Gdynia leave from the pier..


 

Nordbadehaus near the beach, built in 1907, a masterpiece of timber architecture..

For more information on tourism and cure information, Sopot, ul. Dworcowa 4;. Tel. + «48-58» 550 37 83, Fax 555 12 27 <1001> Link}


~rudi-beate~udre~, 2013-10-07