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School trip to Gdańsk

Where the Second World War began and Solidarity was born: Gdańsk is a strong destination for a study trip on freedom, democracy and the port.

Destination
Gdańsk, Poland
Type of trip
Study trip
Target group
Upper secondary and vocational schools
Duration
3 to 4 days
Price
Price on request

About this school trip

Gdańsk is a port city with an exceptional place in European history. The Second World War began on the Westerplatte peninsula in 1939, and in 1980 the shipyard gave birth to the Solidarity trade union, which helped set the fall of communism in Poland in motion. For upper secondary and vocational students it is a compelling destination for exploring democracy and citizenship.

At the European Solidarity Centre, on the site of the historic shipyard, your students discover how workers won their rights through strikes and how Solidarity grew into a freedom movement. The Museum of the Second World War shows what the war meant for ordinary people. A walk along the historic main street and the quays on the Motława makes clear how important the port has always been. Prepare the heavier subjects well and take time to talk them through.

We would be delighted to take care of transport for you and your students to Gdańsk. It is a long drive, so we plan an overnight stop on the way or spread the journey over the day with plenty of rest breaks. In our comfortable coach with an experienced driver you travel safely.

Highlights

  • European Solidarity Centre
  • Museum of the Second World War
  • Historic port city on the Motława

Included

  • Return coach travel
  • Experienced driver

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets and excursions

Day programme

  1. Day 1: Outward journey to the Baltic

    An early departure. The drive is spread over the day with rest breaks and, depending on the schedule, an overnight stop on the way.

  2. Day 2: Solidarity and the war

    In the morning you visit the European Solidarity Centre by the shipyard, and in the afternoon the Museum of the Second World War. In the evening there is time to talk things through.

  3. Day 3: Old Town and return journey

    After a short walk through the Old Town and along the harbour, the return journey begins, spread with plenty of rest breaks and a stopover if needed.

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