Sobieszewo

Sobieszewo, historically known by its German name Bohnsack, is the main settlement of Gdańsk's Wyspa Sobieszewska district. The village lies in the Vistula-Nogat Delta on the Dead Vistula, about twelve kilometers east of downtown Gdańsk. Originally a fishing village that already existed in the days of the Teutonic Order, the settlement developed in the 19th and 20th centuries into a popular seaside resort with spa facilities. The village's history is closely tied to shifting political allegiances: after World War I it belonged for a time to the Free City of Danzig, before passing to Poland in 1945 and being officially incorporated into the city of Gdańsk in 1973.

For visitors, Sobieszewo offers a glimpse into its maritime and religious past. One of the main sights is the parish church, first mentioned as a chapel in the 17th century. The original half-timbered building burned down in 1985 and was rebuilt on the same site in a modern style. In the local cemetery you can still find old German gravestones that recall the former Protestant congregation. The mainland is reached via the new bridge to Wiślinka, and in the summer season excursion boats also call at the village, underscoring its historical role as a recreation area.