Worth Seeing

On account of its convenient seaside location and beautiful, natural environs, as well as the proximity of the historic Old Town of Gdansk, the Bartan Hotel is a perfect starting point for the exploration of the region’s most attractive destinations.

For nature lovers and bird watchers:

• The Isle’s two bird reserves: Bird Paradise and Seagulls’ Shoal, are located at a distance of 3 and 7 km of the Hotel, respectively. Both reserves are accessible by car or city bus. The bus stop is only 200 metres away from the Hotel. In the Seagulls’ Shoal reserve you can see the seals in their natural environment.

For those interested in a sightseeing tour of Gdansk:

• The Old Town of Gdansk is only 14 kilometres away from the Hotel. It takes approx. 15 minutes to get there by car. There are also 3 regular city buses which depart from the Isle every 20 minutes, as well as taxi corporations (to order a taxi, contact the Reception). Learn more on: Gdansk.pl
• Westerplatte is only 18 kilometres away from the Hotel. It takes approx. 20 minutes to get there by car. Taking a taxi is a convenient alternative (to order a taxi, contact the Reception).
• The Oliwa Cathedral is situated at a distance of 25 kilometres. It takes approx. 35 minutes to get there by car.

For those planning a whole-day excursion:

• Sopot with the longest wooden pier in Europe - 30 km away from the Hotel. Access by car or city bus with transfer to fast city railway (SKM).
• Gdynia - harbour city and the aquarium - 40 km away from the Hotel. Access by car or city bus with transfer to fast city railway (SKM).
• Vistula Spit (Jantar, Stegna, Krynica Morska and the other villages) - 14 km away from the Hotel. Fast access by car by route no. 501 by the ferry Swibno-Mikoszewo (toll).
• Amber Museum "The Amber Room" in Stegna - 20 km away from the Hotel. Fast access by car on route no. 501 by the ferry Swibno-Mikoszewo (toll). Learn more on: BursztynowaKomnata.com
• Frombork by Krynica Morska - 44 km away from the Hotel. Access by car on route no. 501 by the ferry Swibno-Mikoszewo (toll). From the harbour in Krynica Morska there are tourist ships sailing through Zalew Wislany (Vistula Lagoon) to Frombork (cruise time: 1,5 h). Learn more on: Zegluga.pl
• Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork – 50 km away from the Hotel. The site is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Convenient access by the Gdansk-Warsaw route via the city of Nowy Dwor Gdanski.
• Ostroda-Elblag Canal – 60 km away from the Hotel. Globally unique, this watercourse connects the lakes of the Mazury District with Vistula Lagoon. Convenient access by the Gdansk-Warsaw route no. 7 in the direction of Elblag.