01\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 SMART TIPS<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Practical essentials<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Transport\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>Uber and Bolt operate reliably and are generally the most convenient way to get around. The SKM commuter rail is a fast and affordable option to Sopot or Gdynia.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Payment\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>The local currency is the Polish z\u0142oty (PLN). Card payments are accepted virtually everywhere; cash is only necessary at markets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Weather\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>June in Gda\u0144sk: 18\u201324\u00b0C, with possible rain and Baltic winds. Due to the proximity of the sea, evenings can be cool and breezy even on warm days.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Language\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>Polish is the official language; English is widely spoken in the city centre.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Connectivity\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>eSIM or a SIM card from Play, Orange, or Plus is available at the airport. Hotel Wi-Fi is generally reliable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Executive Tip\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>For evening meetings or informal networking, the best areas are along the Mot\u0142awa waterfront, Olivia Star, and central Sopot.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 02\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 MUST-SEE<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The highlights of Gda\u0144sk<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n D\u0142uga Street and the Golden Gate (Z\u0142ota Brama)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The main artery of the Old Town \u2014 baroque facades, the Neptune Fountain, and the Main Town Hall. A 15-minute walk from most city-centre hotels.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Crane (\u017buraw)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The largest medieval port crane in Europe, standing on the Mot\u0142awa riverbank since the 15th century. One of the most recognisable symbols of the city and one of its most photogenic spots \u2014 especially in the evening light.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n European Solidarity Centre<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A museum on the site of the legendary shipyard where the Solidarity movement was born in 1980 \u2014 and where, in effect, the fall of the Iron Curtain began. For URC participants, this place carries particular significance: it is where a movement arose that changed not only Poland, but the future of the entire Central and Eastern European region.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mot\u0142awa Waterfront (D\u0142ugie Pobrze\u017ce)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An evening stroll along the river \u2014 restaurants, cafes, and the reflections of lights on the water. An ideal setting for informal networking or simply unwinding after a full day.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 03\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 TASTE OF GDA\u0143SK<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What to try<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u015aled\u017a po gda\u0144sku \u2014 Baltic herring<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Marinated herring with onion and apple. Simple, but an authentic taste of Gda\u0144sk \u2014 available in every traditional restaurant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u017burek \u2014 sour rye soup<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A sour rye soup served with a hard-boiled egg and sausage. A classic of Polish cuisine with a distinctive tangy flavour, particularly popular in the northern regions of Poland.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Goldwasser<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The famous Gda\u0144sk liqueur with gold leaf flakes \u2014 produced in the city since the 16th century. One of the most distinctive local souvenirs Gda\u0144sk has to offer. Available at shops along Mariacka Street.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Where to eat: <\/span><\/b>Mariacka Street and D\u0142ugie Pobrze\u017ce are where the best establishments are concentrated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 04\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 EXCLUSIVE GDA\u0143SK<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Experiences found nowhere else<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ARCO by Paco P\u00e9rez \u2014 the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the region<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Located on the 33rd floor of the Olivia Star skyscraper, offering a panoramic view of Gda\u0144sk and the cuisine of Spanish chef Paco P\u00e9rez, holder of 5 Michelin stars across his restaurants worldwide. Unique across the entire Tri-City area. Advance reservation is essential.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Olivia Star Observation Deck<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the finest panoramic viewpoints in the Tri-City area and an atmospheric venue for a glass of wine or an informal gathering after a full day at the conference.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Eliksir<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most distinctive cocktail and dining concepts in Poland \u2014 a restaurant known for its cocktail pairings and contemporary Polish cuisine. An excellent choice for a business dinner or an evening meeting in a less formal setting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mariacka Street<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The most beautiful Gothic street in Poland \u2014 cobblestones, terraced house porches, and jewellers\u2019 workshops. Amber has been bought and sold here just as it was centuries ago. One of the finest areas in the city for purchasing locally crafted amber pieces.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sopot \u2014 20 minutes from the city centre<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If there is a free evening, take the SKM commuter rail and reach Sopot in 20 minutes: home to the longest wooden pier on the Baltic Sea. An ideal place for a brief respite between conference sessions and a chance to experience the atmosphere of the Baltic coast.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 05\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 BUSINESS TRIP CONCIERGE<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Travel and Logistics Support for Participants of the EBA Event and URC 2026<\/span><\/i>\u00a0 Complete the form on the Business Trip Concierge page and we will identify the most suitable options for your requirements and budget.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2192 <\/span><\/b>Complete the form\u00a0<\/span><\/b> https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/en\/business-trip-concierge\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n View exclusive benefits for EBA members with partner hotels, insurance providers, and logistics companies:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2192 <\/span><\/b>Exclusive benefits <\/span><\/b>https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/profile\/exclusive-benefits\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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