The Pomeranian Voivodeship (Pomorskie) is Poland's Baltic coast region, centred on the Tricity of Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. It combines Gdańsk's rebuilt Hanseatic Main Town, the Teutonic fortress of Malbork, the sandy Hel Peninsula, the moving dunes of Słowiński National Park and the lake-studded villages of Kashubia and Kociewie.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Baltic Amber (Bursztyn)
Baltic amber set in silver as pendants, rings and bracelets; Gdańsk is a leading amber-working centre.
Price: 60-1,500 PLN ($16-395)
Where: Mariacka Street, Gdańsk; amber shops along the Royal Way and in Sopot
Kashubian embroidery and ceramics
Tablecloths, napkins and ceramics with floral Kashubian patterns.
Price: 30-300 PLN ($8-79)
Where: Galeria Sztuki Kaszubskiej and Folkstar in Gdańsk; village workshops in Kashubia
BATYCKI handbags
Locally made leather bags and accessories, some decorated with amber.
Price: 200-900 PLN ($53-237)
Where: Gdańsk
Goldwasser (Danziger Goldwasser)
Herbal liqueur with floating gold flakes, a Gdańsk speciality.
Price: 60-120 PLN ($16-32)
Where: Souvenir and liquor shops on the Royal Way, Gdańsk
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Hala Targowa Gdańsk
Fresh produce, regional food and household goods in a market hall
Where: Plac Dominikański 1/2, 80-894 Gdańsk
Jarmark Dominikański
Amber, crafts, antiques, Kashubian goods and street food during the summer fair
Where: Plac Dominikański and Old Town streets, 80-894 Gdańsk
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Mariacka Street, Gdańsk
Cobbled street running from St Mary's Basilica to the Motława, lined with amber galleries and cafes.
Best for: Baltic amber jewellery
Długa and Długi Targ (Royal Way), Gdańsk
The main Old Town axis with souvenir shops, Goldwasser liqueur and folk crafts.
Best for: Souvenirs and Old Town browsing
Monte Cassino Street (Monciak), Sopot
Pedestrian street between the station and the pier with boutiques, galleries and cafes.
Best for: Boutiques and gifts
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Galeria Bałtycka
Galeria Madison
Forum Gdańsk
Galeria Metropolia
Alfa Centrum
Centrum Handlowe Batory
Sopot Centrum
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Prices in shops and malls are fixed, and bargaining is not customary there
A modest discount of 5-10 percent can be requested at amber stalls and craft fairs, particularly when buying several pieces
Ask amber sellers for a certificate of authenticity; real Baltic amber floats in saltwater, while plastic sinks
Compare prices across two or three Mariacka Street galleries before buying
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Restrictions: Antiques over 50 years old require an export permit, and larger amber items may need documentation when leaving the EU; confirm current rules with Polish customs (KAS).
Tax Refund: Non-EU visitors can claim a VAT refund (Tax Free) at participating shops; keep the receipt and have the form stamped at the border.
Sunday Trading: Most shops are closed on Sundays under Poland's trading restrictions. The 2026 trading Sundays listed by Gdańsk guides are 25 January, 29 March, 26 April, 28 June, 30 August and 6, 13 and 20 December. Souvenir shops, bakeries, pharmacies, petrol stations, open-air markets and Żabka stores are exempt.
Payment: Cards and Blik are accepted almost everywhere; 100-200 PLN ($26-53) in cash is useful for markets and small coastal stalls.