This coastal town on the Bay of Puck has a medieval market square and a 14th-century Gothic church. Local fishermen still bring fresh Baltic catches to its harbor.
Puck, a coastal town of 11,350 residents on Poland's Baltic shore, sits along the protected waters of Puck Bay. You can explore the town's market square with its 17th-century burghers' houses, climb the towers of a 13th-century Gothic church, or learn about local seafaring traditions at the maritime museum. In summer, the calm waters of Puck Bay fill with colorful sails as windsurfers and sailors take advantage of the steady winds.
Maritime Museum
The Florian Ceynowa Museum of Puck Land operates from an 18th-century baroque hospital building near the town center. You'll find exhibits about the 1920 "Poland's Wedding to the Sea" ceremony, where General Józef Haller symbolically connected newly independent Poland with the Baltic Sea. The museum collection includes naval equipment, maritime artifacts, and photographs from Puck's time as a Polish Navy base between World Wars.
Water Sports on Puck Bay
From May through September, the protected waters of Puck Bay become an active water sports center. The steady winds and calm waters make this spot ideal for sailing and windsurfing, attracting competitors for European and World Championships. Three waterfront rental shops provide windsurfing equipment, and the marina runs sailing courses from beginner to advanced levels.
Medieval Architecture and Town Center
St. Peter and Paul's Church dates from the 13th century, with distinctive red brick towers and pointed Gothic arches. In the old market square, you'll walk between two parallel rows of 17th-century burghers' houses, their original facades carefully restored in 19th-century renovations. The neo-gothic Town Hall from 1865 contains exhibits about the region's past and original documents from Puck's maritime period.
Getting to Puck
Trains run every two hours between Gdańsk and Puck. If driving, take route E28 to Reda, then follow route 216 north. Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is 40 kilometers away, with regular bus services connecting Puck to both the airport and nearby coastal towns.
Exploring the Region
The Seaside Cycle Path connecting Gdynia to Hel runs along Puck's waterfront. Within 10 kilometers, you can explore limestone caves in Mechowo, walk through medieval rooms in Rzucewo Castle, or visit the decorated sanctuary in Swarzewo. The Hel Peninsula extends 35 kilometers east from Puck, lined with fishing villages and sandy beaches.
