Pier in Sopot

Sopot, Poland

The Sopot Pier, built as a pleasure pier and as a mooring point for cruise boats, first opened in 1827. The next reconstruction extended the length of 150 metres, then to 315 m. The pier was brought to the contemporary length in 1928, along with the walking passage of the spa. The first non-wooden elements appeared after 1990, when the head was modernised using steel elements.

At 511.5m, the pier is the longest wooden pier in Europe. It stretches into the sea from the middle of Sopot beach which is a popular venue for recreation and health walks (the concentration of iodine at the tip of the pier is twice as high as on land) or public entertainment events, and it also serves as a mooring point for cruise boats and water taxis. It is also an excellent point for observing the World Sailing Championship, the Baltic Windsurfing Cup and the Sopot Triathlon taking place on the bay. Sopot pier consists of 2 parts: the famous wooden walking jetty and the Spa Square on land, where concerts and festivities are organised.

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    Aleja Franciszka Mamuszki 2, Sopot, Poland
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    Founded: 1827
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    More Information

    www.molo.sopot.pl
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    www.sopot.net

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    4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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    User Reviews

    Andrew B. (2 months ago)
    Sopot is a wonderful and special place and with this pier, the experience is absolutely positive. We loved to take a walk there and enjoying the sound of waves and the birds. It’s a little bit weird that you have to pay for the entrance, but I understand that this is a business also. Anyway it worth the visit.
    Maria Haider (4 months ago)
    It was beautiful. I have never visited such a big and long pier. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the sound of ocean around you. At the tip of the pier, you can see the wild waves of the Baltic ocean crashing down. This is a very nice place for hanging out with friends or family or just alone.
    Abhishek Toppo (6 months ago)
    If you are in Sopot, this place is a must visit. You will have a mesmerizing view of the beautiful blue ocean. Also, you will find a lot of swans, seagulls and ducks on the seashore. You can feed them or can take a quick dip in the sea. It's amazing.
    Flávio Sousa (12 months ago)
    Really beautiful this spot. But you need to pay 9 zł for each person. In high season is really hard to find a park the car near this place. Considering a walk for a few minutes then you can enjoy this great place. To buy the tickets better online and then you can avoid the queue. Really worth a look to this place.
    Viktor Stojic (2 years ago)
    I had great moments there. I was in October and it was still nice and quiet. Really nice and enjoyable view. I will for sure come back at this place. Also you have pretty much places where you can drink coffee and enjoy. Whole place of Sopot have some incredible spirit. I recommend everyone to visit sopot and to take a walk along beach.
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