Westerplatte - Guided Tour with entry to Guardhouse No. 1 at Westerplatte

The Westerplatte guided tour with entry to Guardhouse No. 1 takes visitors to the peninsula on the outskirts of Gdansk where Polish forces held out against German attack for seven days in September 1939, marking the opening engagement of the Second World War. The site includes preserved ruins, a monument erected in 1966, and the restored Guardhouse No. 1, which served as a field hospital during the defence.

The guided tour covers the key positions across the grounds, including the barracks ruins and the memorial mound, with the guardhouse entry providing access to period artefacts and exhibits relating to the garrison. Tickets include the guided commentary and guardhouse admission. For more historical sites and things to do in Gdansk, the city offers a range of further attractions within easy reach of Westerplatte.