Autumn in the Tri-City can be truly special – the sea grows calmer, the forests glow with colour, and the city itself seems to slow down a little. It’s the perfect moment to escape the everyday rush and enjoy a short city break.
If you’re staying at Hotel Milo Gdańsk Airport, you’ve got an ideal starting point – just a few minutes from the airport, with quick access to the city centre, Oliwa, and the seaside districts. It’s the perfect base to discover Gdańsk from a less obvious side.
🌲 Dolina Radości (Valley of Joy) – an Autumn Paradise for Walkers
Just a 15-minute drive from the hotel (or about 25 minutes by public transport – e.g. bus 210 to Oliwa and then a short walk), you’ll find yourself in a fairytale forest.
Dolina Radości is part of the Tricity Landscape Park – perfect for a peaceful walk among colourful trees and the sound of a gentle stream. Along the way, you can stop by the Kuźnia Wodna (Water Forge), a historic mill that looks like something out of a postcard in autumn.
⛰️ Pachołek Hill in Oliwa – A View Worth the Climb
While you’re in Oliwa, don’t miss Pachołek Hill. It’s just a short walk from the Oliwa Park, and the view from the lookout tower is stunning – the sea, the forest, and golden leaves create a perfect autumn panorama.
Getting there from Hotel Milo takes about 20 minutes by car or around 50 minutes by public transport. But even the bus ride can be pleasant – you’ll catch glimpses of the city’s daily rhythm and its lesser-known corners.
🔗 Learn more about Pachołek Hill
🍽️ Garnizon Kultury – Modern Gdańsk with a Historic Soul
This is one of Gdańsk’s best-kept secrets. Once a military barracks complex, Garnizon Kultury has been transformed into a lively space filled with galleries, cafés, and boutique shops.
In autumn, it’s a perfect spot to sit with a cup of chai latte and watch the leaves fall on the cobblestone courtyard.
From the hotel, it’s just a 15-minute drive or 30 minutes by public transport (PKM train to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz).
Recommended places to eat, drink, and relax:
NORWIDA 2 CAFE & DELI
SYNTEZA Restaurant & Cocktail
JAFFA eat&drink – Israeli restaurant
U KRÓLIKA – gluten-free restaurant
LULA Food & Drink
MARMOLADA CHLEB I KAWA – café-bakery-restaurant
UMAM – pâtisserie & café
STRUŚKAWKA – café
SZTUKA WYBORU – café & bookstore
STARY MANEŻ – craft brewery & bistro
PUB BROWAR SPÓŁDZIELCZY – multitap pub
KUCHARIA – Polish cuisine
ELIKSIR – cocktail bar & restaurant
PING PONG – Asian cuisine
POBITE GARY.WRZESZCZ – restaurant
ENKLAVA Restaurant & Cafe
MAMI SUSHI – sushi bar
MASNA MICHA – bowls, salads & wraps
LIMONCELLO DI MIELNIK – Italian restaurant
SCHABOWY, MIELONY I TAKIE TAM – Polish restaurant
WŁOSZCZYZNA – pizzeria
LATTO GELATO – artisan ice cream (Ice cream in autumn? Why not! 😁)
CRAZY BUTCHER – bistro
KOALA – breakfast, brunch & lunch
🔗 More about Garnizon Kultury
🌊 Brzeźno Beach Off-Season – A Walk in the Rhythm of the Waves
In autumn, Brzeźno Beach takes on a completely different charm – quiet, calm, and wide open. You can stroll to the pier, sip a coffee, and simply... breathe.
From the hotel, it’s about a 25-minute drive, or you can take the PKM train and a short tram ride from Wrzeszcz.
If you’d like to check the seaside vibe before heading out, visit the live camera at gdansk.webcamera.pl – a great way to feel the atmosphere of the coast in real time.
☕ Hidden Gem: “Plenum” Café in the Gdańsk Shipyard
If you’re into industrial vibes, head to the Imperial Shipyard (Stocznia Cesarska). In the old shipyard halls, you’ll find galleries, street art, and fantastic cafés – like Plenum or 100cznia (open until the first frosty days).
This is a side of Gdańsk you won’t find in typical guidebooks – a little raw, but full of soul.
From Hotel Milo, it’s about 30 minutes (PKM train to Gdańsk Główny, then a 10-minute walk).
✨ Bonus: Sunset from Bastion Żubr
A hidden spot few people know about! This small hill above the Motława River offers a beautiful view of Gdańsk. In autumn, when the sky burns red at sunset, it’s pure magic.
Getting there takes about 30 minutes from the hotel (PKM + tram or by car).
🚗 Getting Around
From Hotel Milo Gdańsk Airport, you have excellent transport options:
🚆 PKM (Pomeranian Metropolitan Railway) – from “Gdańsk Port Lotniczy” station you can easily reach Wrzeszcz and the city centre.
🚗 By car or taxi – most destinations are 15–30 minutes away.
🚌 Bus 210 – goes straight to downtown Gdańsk, perfect for a slower scenic ride.
After a day full of walks and discoveries, nothing tastes better than a cup of hot tea (or coffee!) in the comfort of your cozy room at Hotel Milo.
Autumn in Gdańsk has its own magic – especially when you’ve got the perfect base right next to the airport.
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