Guardhouse no 1. at Westerplatte

Majora Henryka Sucharskiego 70, Gdańsk (+48) 58 573 31 28 14 Oct 2024

Guardhouse Number 1

A small museum on Westerplatte adding further colour to the events of September 1939, housed inside the former Guardhouse from which the strategic defence of Westerplatte was conducted (albeit in a different location from where it originally stood). The two shells outside were fired from the SMS Schleswig-Holstein during the attack. The guardhouse is just a few small rooms so viewing the exhibition won't take long, but there are some interesting exhibits including equipment, uniforms and weapons from the time.

**Guardhouse no 1. at Westerplatte** in Gdańsk, Poland.

NOTE: Closed in Winter Season

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05.10.2011
Margaret Andrzejewska

And more and more foreign visitors are coming to visit this unique battlefield.

22.02.2009
julie smith

a chilling place to go! You can just imagine the terror of the soldiers.I am very glad i went as people need to experience places like this

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Guardhouse no 1. at Westerplatte

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Associated Venues

Gdańsk - Westerplatte Ferry Port

Main Town Hall

WWII Museum

Statue to the Defenders of Westerplatte

Cemetery of the Defenders of Westerplatte

Nowy Port Lighthouse

Westerplatte

Westerplatte 'Spa - Bastion - Symbol' Exhibition

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