Westerplatte Guided Tour with Guardhouse No. 1 Entry

Explore Westerplatte on a guided walking tour that includes Guardhouse No. 1 admission, New Barracks ruins, and the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide at the Railway Gate of the Military Transit Depot at Westerplatte. Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time so the group can set off together. After a brief introduction, you follow your guide on foot through the former military area, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

What to expect

Guardhouse No. 1

Guardhouse No. 1 marks the symbolic gateway to the events that opened World War II on Westerplatte. You step inside this preserved building using your included entry to Guardhouse No. 1 and begin to frame the story of the peninsula.

Features

• Your admission ticket to Guardhouse No. 1 is included, so you enter with your professional local guide without needing to arrange access yourself.
• Inside and around Guardhouse No. 1, your expert guide explains why this post is considered the symbolic gateway to the history of World War II and how it functioned within the Military Transit Depot.
• The guide brings the past to life with context and stories, setting the emotional tone for a deeply moving journey through the rest of Westerplatte.

New Barracks ruins

The route continues to the ruins of the New Barracks, where much of the fighting on Westerplatte took place. You walk among the remains that still show traces of bombardment.

Features

• A visit to the New Barracks ruins is included in the tour, giving you time to see the damaged structures up close as your expert guide interprets what you are looking at.
• Standing among the ruins, you observe concrete fragments and outlines of former rooms while hearing how the defenders lived and fought here, which adds depth to the historical narrative started at Guardhouse No. 1.
• This part of the walk encourages reflection, as your professional guide connects the visible damage on the New Barracks ruins to the broader course of the battle on Westerplatte.

Monument to the Defenders of the Coast

Your final major stop is the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast, a large memorial set on a mound overlooking the area. It serves as a focal point for remembering those who fought at Westerplatte.

Features

• The guided route includes a stop beneath the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast, where your expert guide explains its symbolism within the story of Westerplatte.
• From the foot of the mound, you look up at the monument and consider the role of the defenders, making this a natural point in the tour to experience the emotional weight of the site.
• Accessibility to the mound with the monument is limited; if you choose to climb, be prepared for a few short flights of stairs, especially if visiting with a stroller.