Take 01
2013
Wałęsa: Man of Hope
Gdańsk Shipyard, Solidarity Centre, Main Town tenements
54.3520°N, 18.6466°E
Gdansk
Professional film production services in Gdańsk, Poland's Baltic Sea gateway. Hanseatic architecture, shipyard heritage, and sandy beaches create a versatile coastal filming destination.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Gdansk
Take 02
2006
Strajk: Die Heldin von Danzig
Gdańsk Shipyard gates, BHP Hall, Wrzeszcz district
Take 03
2011
Black Thursday (Czarny czwartek)
Gdynia shipyard, Tricity coastal locations, Gdańsk period exteriors
Take 04
2018
1983
Gdańsk Shipyard, Tricity industrial sites, Wrzeszcz alleys
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Gdansk
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Long Market & Neptune Fountain
Gdańsk's grand pedestrian boulevard flanked by ornate Hanseatic townhouses, leading to the Green Gate and Motława River. The Neptune Fountain is the city's symbol.
Motława Riverfront & Medieval Crane
The iconic medieval port crane (Żuraw) and colourful waterfront granaries reflected in the Motława River. One of Europe's most recognizable harbour scenes.
Moderate
European Solidarity Centre
Rust-clad museum and cultural centre at the historic Gdańsk Shipyard gates. The surrounding industrial landscape provides stark, powerful imagery for documentary and drama.
Moderate
Główne Miasto (Main Town)
Reconstructed Hanseatic Old Town with the Long Market, Neptune Fountain, Artus Court, and colourful merchant townhouses along Długa Street. Gdańsk's most iconic filming area.
Stocznia (Shipyard District)
Historic Gdańsk Shipyard where Solidarity was born. Industrial cranes, the European Solidarity Centre, and vast dockyard spaces offer powerful, atmospheric backdrops.
Wrzeszcz
Vibrant residential and commercial district with Art Nouveau architecture, Günter Grass associations, university campus, and a thriving independent culture scene.
Oliwa
Northwestern district with the medieval Oliwa Cathedral (famous organ concerts), a beautiful park, and a village-like atmosphere. Ideal for tranquil, historic settings.
Scene 03 — The Case for Gdansk
Why Film in Gdansk
- ✓ Stunning Hanseatic waterfront architecture along the Motława River with colourful merchant houses
- ✓ Solidarity Shipyard — globally significant industrial heritage for documentary and drama
- ✓ Baltic Sea coast and Tricity beaches within 15 minutes for coastal and resort scenes
- ✓ Poland's 30% cash rebate with additional 5% regional bonus (Pomerania qualifies)
- ✓ Part of the Tricity agglomeration — Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia offer diverse locations in close proximity
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports GDN (12 km from city center) ▼
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) — 12 km from city center
Train (SKM)TaxiPrivate transferRideshare
Local Transit train · tram · taxi ▼
train
SKM commuter rail connects Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia along the Tricity corridor every few minutes.
Crew tip: SKM is the fastest way to move between Tricity locations. Equipment transport feasible with advance planning.
tram
Tram network connecting Main Town, Wrzeszcz, Oliwa, and other districts within Gdańsk proper.
Crew tip: Trams reach most key filming areas. Wrzeszcz and Oliwa are well-served by tram routes.
taxi
Available via apps (Bolt, Uber, FreeNow) and official ranks throughout the Tricity.
Crew tip: Larger vehicles for equipment available. Allow extra time during summer tourist season for Main Town access.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Main Town is largely pedestrianized with limited vehicle access. Use parking garages on the periphery.
Contact Gdańsk Film Fund for production vehicle permits and temporary access to restricted areas.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Gdańsk locations within 20 minutes by tram. Sopot and Gdynia reachable in 20-30 minutes via SKM rail.
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