Technical monuments

Gdańsk Główny Railway Station and the Kindertransport Memorial

Gdańsk Główny historic railway station

Gdańsk Główny at 2 Podwale Grodzkie is an important rail, tram and bus interchange, but also one of the city’s best-known historic buildings. The station was built in 1896–1900 in the Gdańsk Neo-Renaissance style. Its brick façade, tall clock tower, half-rosette, coats of arms and sandstone details form a distinctive gateway to Gdańsk’s historic centre.

History and modernisation

The original station included a ticket hall, waiting rooms, buffet, telegraph and luggage storage. In 1945 the building was set on fire, while the tower survived. It was rebuilt after the war and its interiors changed repeatedly. A comprehensive modernisation ended in July 2023: the historic massing, roofs, façade details and tower were restored, while passenger facilities were improved.

Kindertransport Memorial and planning your visit

In front of the station on Podwale Grodzkie stands the Kindertransport Memorial by Frank Meisler and Arie Oviada, unveiled in 2009. The sculpture shows five children with luggage and commemorates Jewish children taken from the Free City of Danzig to Britain in 1939; according to city materials, the transports saved 130 children. The memorial is in public space and free to view. The station is a convenient starting point for a walk through the Main Town towards the Upland Gate, Golden Gate and Long Market. Check PKP’s passenger page for the current address and travel information.