Gdynia
A Modern Maritime City
Gdynia is a dynamic port city on Poland’s Baltic Sea coast, home to around 244,000 residents. Together with neighbouring Gdańsk and Sopot, it forms the Tricity metropolitan area – one of the country’s most vibrant regions and a major tourist destination attracting millions of visitors each year.
Granted municipal rights on 10 February 1926, Gdynia was born from the national need to build a port ensuring Poland’s access to the sea. From its modest beginnings as a small fishing village, it has evolved into a thriving maritime and commercial centre – one of the largest and most modern cities on Poland’s Baltic coast. Today, Gdynia is also a hub of international trade, science, higher education, culture and tourism, recognised for its forward-looking spirit and quality of life.
The Port of Gdynia, Poland’s second busiest cargo port, ranks among the most modern in Europe. With extensive global shipping connections and a major passenger terminal serving the Tricity area, it plays a crucial role in international logistics and cruise traffic.
Gdynia has always been a city of initiative and enterprise. In the interwar period, determined entrepreneurs and engineers helped shape it into a symbol of modern Poland. That same spirit thrives today in a dynamic start-up and SME environment. The Pomeranian Science and Technology Park and the Gdynia Entrepreneurship Support Centre foster innovation and support ambitious individuals eager to turn ideas into success.
Driven by innovation, Gdynia is now one of the fastest-developing cities in Poland, where small and medium-sized enterprises drive growth alongside multinational companies in construction, electronics, IT, telecommunications, and finance.
The city’s development is closely linked to that of the Gdynia Maritime University, whose history dates almost as far back as the city itself. Located on one of Gdynia’s main arteries – Morska Street – the University remains an integral part of the local community. Its development strategy mirrors that of the city, the region, and maritime Poland, in which Gdynia continues to play a leading role.
As one of the Tricity’s most popular destinations, Gdynia offers a wide range of tourist attractions, modern hotels, restaurants, cafés, cultural venues, shopping centres, and nightlife. Its vibrant social scene is matched by an active sporting culture, with football, basketball, and rugby clubs, as well as modern sports and recreation facilities. With its clean beaches, green spaces, and lively waterfront, Gdynia perfectly combines a maritime atmosphere with modern urban living.
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