Sopot Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Sopot
The first written record of Sopot date back to the 13th century, and has been popular as a summer residence of the local elite for centuries. It has been a property of the Order of Cistercians of Oliwa since 1283 until 1772, when it was annexed byPrussia. It was not until 19th century, however, that Sopot took its present form. In 1808, a French physician namedJean Georg Haffnercame to Sopot with Napoleon's retreating army and decided to settle there, and marry a local woman. He immediately recognized the resort potential in the local area, and started to organize appropriate facilities first in Gdańsk and later in the centre of modern-day Sopot, constructing the first pier and the Resort House, and creating the park that surrounds today's pierhead. Haffner is recognized as the father of m
Top Attractions in Sopot
Explore the best things to see and do in Sopot:
- ★Birthplace of Klaus Kinski
- ★Crooked House
- ★Forest Opera
- ★Heroes of Monte Cassino Street
- ★Lighthouse
- ★North Park
- ★Sopot Pier
- ★Trójmiejski Park Krajobrazowy
Where to Eat in Sopot
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Ferber
- 🍴Meta Restaurant
Where to Stay in Sopot
- 🏨Bayjonn Hotel
- 🏨Family Friendly Home Villa Lipowa
- 🏨GuestRooms Sopot
- 🏨Hotel Haffner
- 🏨Hotel Rezydent Sopot
- 🏨Sheraton Sopot Hotel
Sopot Travel Guide Sections
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