Wiecha, Gdańsk

Name: Wiecha
Address: Gdańsk, Poland

#127 among attractions in Gdańsk

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Wiecha - a hill 112 m above sea level located in Pomeranian Voivodeship in the area of the city of Gdańsk, within the Tri-City Landscape Park.

In 1877 called Neue Aussicht, in 1898 Wächterberg - German personal name from Wächter. The name Wiecha was introduced in 1949, replacing previous official name of former Free City of Danzig Wächter Berg.

To the south of the "Wiecha" hill at a distance of about 400 m is the Głowica hill, while to the east at a distance of about 400 m is Mount Dantyszka.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°24'5"N, 18°32'60"E

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OliwaGdańsk Poland

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Wiecha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oliwa Cathedral, Abbot's Palace, Oliwa, Oliwa Park.

0.8 miNE
Historic cathedral with a giant organ
Oliwa Cathedral, Gdańsk
20 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Gdańsk, Poland, the Oliwa Cathedral serves as a beacon of historical and architectural splendor. Officially known as the Cathedral Basilica of The Holy Trinity, Blessed Virgin Mary and St.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Abbot's Palace, Gdańsk
21 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Gdańsk, Poland, the Abbot's Palace (Pałac Opatów in Polish) stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This opulent mansion, now functioning as a museum, is an exemplar of the Rococo style, with its intricate...
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Oliwa, Gdańsk
15 min walk • Oliwa, also Oliva, is one of the quarters of Gdańsk, Poland. From east it borders Przymorze and Żabianka, from the north Sopot and from the south with the districts of Strzyża, VII Dwór and Brętowo, while from the west with Matarnia and Osowa. It is known for its medieval monastery, the 1627 Battle of Oliva and the 1660 Peace of Oliva.
0.8 miNE
Park
Oliwa Park, Gdańsk
22 min walk • Adam Mickiewicz Oliwski Park - a historic park in the Oliwa district of Gdańsk, on the Oliwa Stream. The park area is 11.3 ha.
0.9 miNE
Botanical garden
Orle Botanical Garden, Gdańsk
23 min walk • Orle Botanical Garden – was founded in 1995 is located around Orle village. It was established as a botanical garden in 2010 by the Director-General for the Environment Protection.
1 miNW
54°24'48"N • 18°32'3"E
Gdańsk Zoo, Gdańsk
27 min walk • Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
1 miNW
Zoo, Aquarium
Gdański Ogród Zoologiczny, Gdańsk
26 min walk • The Gdańsk Zoo is a zoological garden located in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodship, Poland. It was opened in the district of Oliwa in 1954 and covers 123,76 hectares, which makes it the largest zoological garden in Poland in terms of area.
0.6 miNE
54°24'30"N • 18°33'35"E
Targowisko w Oliwie, Gdańsk
16 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
0.9 miE
Universities and schools
University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk
25 min walk • The University of Gdańsk is a prestigious public research university located in Gdańsk, Poland. It is one of the top 10 universities in Poland and is also an important centre for the studies of the Kashubian language.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
VII Dwór, Gdańsk
32 min walk • VII Dwór, read as Siódmy Dwór, is an administrative district in the city of Gdańsk, Poland.
1.1 miNE
54°24'26"N • 18°34'27"E
Elewator, Gdańsk
27 min walk • Climbing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wiecha?

Nearby attractions include Góra Dantyszka, Gdańsk (8 min walk), Kuźnia Wodna, Gdańsk (15 min walk), Oliwa, Gdańsk (15 min walk), Targowisko w Oliwie, Gdańsk (16 min walk).

How to get to Wiecha by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wiecha:

Bus

Cystersów • Lines: 171 (16 min walk)
Jasia i Małgosi • Lines: 149 (16 min walk)

Tram

Derdowskiego • Lines: 12, 6, N0 (16 min walk)
Tetmajera • Lines: 12, 6, N0 (17 min walk)

Train

Gdańsk Przymorze - Uniwersytet (28 min walk)
Gdańsk Strzyża (34 min walk)