Sopot „Stronghold”

Branch manager: Krzysztof Godon. k.godon@archeologia.pl

The oldest settlement in Sopot
We invite you to visit the oldest settlement in Sopot, the branch of the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk, i.e. the historic stronghold located at 63 Haffnera street.
Medieval settlement, or what exactly?
The Stronghold in Sopot is a remnant of an early-medieval fortified settlement (gord).
What will you find on the spot?
This charming open-air museum is situated in a picturesque scenery of lush greenery and rustling streams. The reconstructed buildings of the settlement are presented here: huts, gate and partly - a palisade (fence made of wooden piles). All elements of the development were reconstructed exactly in the places where their relics were discovered, i.e. the remains of authentic elements of buildings existing in the past.
Popularizing archeology
The establishment of the open-air museum is in line with the currently propagated trend of experimental archeology. Its purpose is to protect archaeological monuments and to popularize history. The archaeological and historical festivals, which are organized annually, are especially conducive to popularizing history. They include a series of cultural and tourist events with a strong emphasis on the educational dimension of the entire undertaking. In addition, historical outdoor events, integration meetings of Polish and foreign youth are organized, and, above all, live history lessons for children and school youth are held here. At that time, workshops of old crafts come to life, there are numerous competitions, plebeian games, demonstrations of sword and ax fights, archery, weapons presentations, spectacular Celtic, Scottish and Irish dances and early music concerts.
An important point on the tourist route of Europe
The open-air museum in Sopot is an educational center promoting the history of early medieval Pomeranians. It is visited every year by thousands of tourists from Poland and abroad, also by all enthusiasts of Slavic and Viking traditions and customs.
Additional attraction: a modern exhibitions parlour
Right next to the open air museum, the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk, together with the Commune of the City of Sopot, implemented the project "Construction of an exhibition and educational pavilion at Grodzisko in Sopot" co-financed by the European Union. A modern exhibition and educational pavilion allows to disseminate the culture and historical tradition, as well as enrich the exhibition and educational offer of the region.
What's inside?
There is a permanent exhibition of the oldest archaeological objects in Sopot. You will also find there a description of the prehistory of the southern zone of the Baltic Sea area, presented with the use of modern audiovisual techniques.
Moreover, there are workshops for children and adolescents offering practical classes consisting in recreating medieval crafts. Visitors of all ages can participate in a series of readings presenting early medieval history.
25 maja 2022 r. Grodzisko w Sopocie będzie dostępne wyłącznie dla uczestników konferencji „Dzieje Sopotu”.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
The open-air museum is covered with sprawling trees. During a storm, access to the Stronghold may be limited due to the safety of visitors. If in doubt, please contact us by phone: (+48) 58 340 66 00.
Holidays in 2022
January 1 (New Year's Day, Saturday) - closed
January 6 (Epiphany, Thursday) - closed
January 7 - closed
16 kwietnia (Wielka Sobota) – czynne w godz. 9:00–13:00
April 17 (Easter, Sunday) - closed
April 18 (Easter, Monday) - closed
May 1 (Labor Day, Sunday) - open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 3 (Constitution Day, Tuesday) - open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
15 maja (niedziela po Nocy Muzeów) – nieczynne
June 5 (Pentecost, Sunday) - open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 16 (Corpus Christi, Thursday) - closed
August 15 (Polish Army Day, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Monday) - closed
November 1 (All Saints Day, Tuesday) - closed
November 11 (Independence Day, Friday) - closed
December 24 (Christmas Eve, Saturday) - closed
December 25 (Christmas, Sunday) - closed
December 26 (Christmas, Monday) - closed
December 31 (New Year's Eve, Saturday) - closed
TICKETS
regular - PLN 10
reduced - PLN 8
Saturday is the day of free admission.
Karta Sopocka entitles to reduced sightseeing.
Metropolitalna Karta do Kultury entitles to reduced sightseeing.
Tourist Card z pakietem „Odkrywca” lub „Odkrywca Premium” uprawnia do zwiedzania bezpłatnego.
Posiadasz Gdańską Kartę Mieszkańca? Sprawdź przysługujące Ci korzyści: jestemzgdanska.pl
Zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem w języku polskim (grupy do 30 osób) – suma cen biletów wstępu dla osób wchodzących w skład grupy. Prosimy o wcześniejszy kontakt telefoniczny: 58 340 66 00.
Zwiedzanie dla szkolnych grup zorganizowanych (grupy do 30 osób) – cena zależy od liczby uczestników oraz od wybranego wariantu zwiedzania. Wszystkie warianty zawierają zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem, natomiast różnią się pod względem dodatkowych atrakcji (takich jak: ognisko, strzelanie z łuku, warsztaty, zabawy itp.). Oferta dla szkół jest szczegółowo rozpisana w zakładce EDUKACJA. Obowiązuje wcześniejsza rejestracja telefoniczna: 58 340 66 00.
Lekcje muzealne dla dzieci i młodzieży (grupy 5–40 osób) – 8 zł od uczestnika zajęć:
- Człowiek epoki kamienia – prymitywny dzikus czy mistrz sztuki przetrwania?
- Rzemiosło w wiekach dawnych – garncarstwo
- Trudne początki państwa polskiego
- Wojenne rzemiosło Słowian i wikingów
Zgłoszenia na zajęcia przyjmujemy tylko telefonicznie: 58 340 66 00.
DISCOUNTS AND EXEMPTIONS FROM FEES are available upon presentation of relevant documents.
Reduced tickets are available to:
- students of primary, lower and upper secondary schools, students of teacher training establishments and social service employees, students and people undergoing doctoral studies who are citizens of the European Union Member States,
- people over 65 years of age, pensioners, as well as disabled people together with their guardians, who are citizens of European Union Member States,
- teachers of primary, lower secondary, upper secondary and higher schools, teachers and tutors of educational and upbringing institutions, correctional facilities, shelters for minors and diagnostic and consultation centers operating in the Member States of the European Union,
- veterans.
Free tickets are available to:
- children up to seven years old,
- licensed guides, tour guides and teachers as guardians of organized groups,
- persons awarded the Order of the White Eagle or the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, the honorary badge "Zasłużony dla Kultury Polskiej" and persons awarded the honorary title "Zasłużony dla Kultury Narodowej",
- employees of museums entered in the State Register of Monuments and members of the Association of Polish Museologists, the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the International Council for the Protection of Monuments (ICOMOS),
- members of the Association of Polish Archaeologists, the Polish Historical Society, the Association of Art Historians,
- archaeologists, historians and art historians - employees of state universities and the Polish Academy of Sciences.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF VISITING
Please read the Regulations for visiting the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk.

Godziny otwarcia w niedzielę po Nocy Muzeów

Noc Muzeów 2022 – 14 maja – program wydarzeń

Godziny otwarcia w majówkę
Sopot „Stronghold”

Majówka 2022 na Grodzisku w Sopocie – trzy dni atrakcji w średniowiecznej osadzie

Wielkanoc 2022 – sprawdź godziny otwarcia Muzeum

Archeolodzy z Gdańska i Wrocławia eksplorują pustynię Bayuda w Sudanie. Kolejne odkrycia robią wrażenie
Sopot „Stronghold”

Powitanie Wiosny 2022 na Grodzisku w Sopocie

Muzeum Archeologiczne w Gdańsku dla Ukraińców – zwiedzanie, zajęcia dla dzieci, pomoc instytucjonalna

NA SPRZEDAŻ: atrakcyjna nieruchomość w doskonałej lokalizacji
Sopot „Stronghold”

Ferie 2022 na Grodzisku w Sopocie
Sopot „Stronghold”

Grodzisko w Sopocie – skansen otwarty od 29 stycznia
Other branches:

Naturalists' House
25/26 Mariacka st, Gdańsk 80-833

Blue Lamb
53 Chmielna st, Gdańsk 80-748

Romanesque Cellar
1 Dominikański sq, Gdańsk 80-844

Museum in Gniew
2 Zamkowa st, Gniew 83-140