I’m updating this post in early August 2024 after my last visit to Gdynia City Beach and the surrounding beach.
If you’re based in Gdańsk, it’s very convenient to hop on an SKM train to Gdynia. On my most recent visit to Gdynia on August 2, 2024, I didn’t travel to Gdynia Main Train Station (Gdynia Główna) – the closest stop to Gdynia City Beach. Instead, I got off at Gdynia Redłowo Station and walked to Kępa Redłowska. This is a large nature preserve and seaside park on former military grounds. A convenient place to enter the park is by the Street workout Park Redłowo which is marked on Google Maps. It’s at the end of Mikołaja Kopernika Street:
Kępa Redłowska and Redłowo Beach
Walking briskly, I reached Kępa Redłowska in around 20 minutes. Do bear in mind that it’s a moderate uphill climb up Lucjana Cylkowskiego Street.
I then cut through the forest and soon reached Redłowo Public Beach (Plaża publiczna Redłowo). Due to the lack of facilities and parking here, this beach never gets crowded – even at the beginning of August. The picture below was taken further up the shoreline a short distance from where the seafront promenade begins:
The Feliks Nowowiejski Seafront Promenade
I started my walk along the Seafront Promenade in Gdynia at its southern tip close to the “Coming Home” fish sculpture. During my walk up to Sea Towers, I came across a range of facilities and attractions.
Just a few words, though, about the promenade before I provide information about these facilities and attractions.
The Seafront Promenade in Gdynia is named after the famous Polish composer, Feliks Nowowiejski (1877-1946). In 1924, Nowowiejski composed the opera “The Legend of the Baltic Sea”, inspired by the holidays he spent in Gdynia.
Commissioned in 1969, the Seafront Promenade is one of the most favourite leisure spots for both locals and tourists. It stretches around 1.5 kilometres between Gdynia City Beach and Redłowo Beach. In addition to its recreational qualities, the promenade also assumes a hydro-technical function in that it protects the seashore, particularly the slopes of Kamienna Góra, against storms.
The promenade is not just a haven for walkers. Cyclists can also enjoy the cycle path which runs along the entire promenade. There are also facilities for physical exercise and a children’s playground.
Now, I will share some of the best sights and facilities around Gdynia City Beach, beginning with the “Coming Home” fish sculpture:
The “Coming Home” Fish Sculpture
The sculpture “Coming Home” is situated at the southern end of the Seafront Boulevard, close to the entrance to the beach in Gdynia Redłowo. Portraying two silver salmon returning to the rivers, the sculpture is a gift from the residents of Gdynia’s sister city Seattle. It was created by American artist Louise McDowell and funded by the Seattle-Gdynia Sister City Association. The sculpture on the Boulevard is only a copy as the original is located in Gdynia City Hall.
Outdoor Fitness Area
It seems to me that the outdoor fitness area by the seafront boulevard has recently been improved with the addition of weight-based equipment:
Mini Pier
Walking further north along the Seafront Promenade, the next port of call is the Mini Pier (Małe Molo).
It’s certainly worth spending a little time on the pier to admire the views over the Gulf of Gdańsk and of Redłowo Cliff:
As you continue walking along the Seafront Promenade from the pier, it’s hard to take your eyes off the Sea Towers skyscraper which dominates the skyline:
Arka Gdynia Square
There’s perhaps one more major attraction before reaching Gdynia City Beach. This is Arka Gdynia Square (Skwer Arki Gdynia).
Named after the football team – Arka Gdynia – Arka Gdynia Square is a fantastic leisure space for residents where they can relax, do sports and have picnics:
Gdynia City Beach
After much walking on sand, admiration of views across the Gulf of Gdańsk and a fair bit of picture taking, I reached the southern tip of Gdynia City Beach.
Gdynia City Beach covers an area of 40.5 thousand square metres and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches on the Polish coast. A 200-metre section of the beach is a guarded swimming area.
Near the beach, there are modern sanitary facilities. The beach is disasbled-friendly, owing to wooden boardwalks which facilitate wheelchair movement right to the waterfront and marina without any hindrance.
At the top end of the beach, you can hook a right just before Del Mar restaurant to walk along the wooden boardwalk which runs across the beach right round to Gdynia Marina.
Attractions for everyone on Gdynia City Beach
In the summer months, a range of activities are organised on Gdynia City Beach to keep visitors entertained. There’s also a large playground for children at the north end of the beach:
Browar Port Restaurant
Just off the south end of the beach, one can hardly fail to miss the Browar Port restaurant. Port Brewery is the first brewery in the history of Gdynia. I can attest to the fact that the restaurant serves up excellent food and a fine selection of craft beers. The upper floor terrace offers wonderful views over the bay and marina.
Another option
It’s also possible to take the SKM train to the stop Wzgórze Świętego Maksymiliana near Centrum Riviera shopping mall. From there, you can walk 1.7 kilometres or so to the Seafront Promenade (Bulwar Nadmorski) – just a short walk away from Gdynia City Beach.
Gdynia City Beach – Another gem on the Baltic coast
In addition to Gdynia City Beach, this post has covered Gdynia Redłowo and Kępa Redłowska park in order for you to make the most of your time in this beautiful area of Tri-City.
We’ve also visited the stunning southern Gdynian district of Orłowo, with its pier and Orłowo Beach. Be sure to check Orłowo out as well.