Residents/Population:	241 189
Area:	135 km2
Expenditure per capita:	8 765,57 zł
Website:	www.gdynia.pl
Rulers/Leaders:
Aleksandra KosiorekPrezydent Miasta	Tadeusz SzemiotPrzewodniczący Rady Miasta

Gdynia is a young, dynamic, and rapidly developing city. It is often called the "city of sea and dreams" because it was born out of the Polish nation’s joy over regaining independence after the era of partitions. A modern port and city were built from scratch at a record-breaking pace on the Baltic sands.

Today, Gdynia has a population of a quarter of a million, and it is rare to find a resident who isn’t proud to call it home. Gdynians value their city for its high quality of life - it is easier here than in many other places to find a rewarding job, a good school, and a comfortable apartment. They appreciate the efficient public transport, safety, and accessibility of services, as well as the sea, beaches, hills, and forests right on their doorstep - not to mention having the highest number of sunny days per year in Poland. According to sociologists, Gdynians consistently rank as the most satisfied city dwellers in the country.

The city's natural assets include the surrounding coastal hills, featuring the famous Orłowo Cliff, the seaside boulevard, and Kościuszko Square. Despite its young age, Gdynia boasts impressive museums: the Gdynia City Museum, the Emigration Museum, the Naval Museum, and the Gdynia Aquarium, alongside historic ships like the ORP Błyskawica and Dar Pomorza, which are open for public tours. The cultural scene is equally vibrant, home to the largest Musical Theatre in Poland, the Municipal Theatre with its picturesque Summer Stage on the beach in Orłowo, the Gdynia Cultural Centre, and the unique Gdynia Główna Theatre located within the main railway station building.

For years, Gdynia has been famous for cultural projects recognized across Europe, most notably the renowned Open’er Festival, which attracts top global artists. Other prestigious events include the Ladies’ Jazz Festival, the Globaltica World Music Festival, and the Gdynia Blues Festival, held right by the Seaside Boulevard. The Gdynia Literary Prize is another standout, uniquely honoring poets, prose writers, and essayists alike. Finally, the Gdynia Film Festival remains the most significant cinematic event in Poland, promoting Polish film on a European scale for decades.

Active recreation enthusiasts will find plenty to do. Excellent conditions await sailors at the modern marina, as well as runners, cyclists, Nordic walkers, and fans of swimming, horseback riding, or diving. For those who prefer professional sports, the city offers state-of-the-art facilities at the Gdynia Sports Forum, including the National Rugby Stadium, the Municipal Stadium, and the Gdynia Sports and Entertainment Arena. These venues host top-tier rugby, basketball, and handball teams, as well as the city's traditional football clubs, Arka Gdynia and Bałtyk Gdynia.