Sopot pier – the longest pier on the Baltic sea. Its length is 511, 5 meters, of which 458 meters are located in the Gulf of Gdansk.

Pierce is considered one of the biggest attractions of Sopot. First opened in 1827. The pier extends into the sea from the middle of Sopot beach which is a popular place for rest and recreation urban walks (the concentration of iodine at the end of the pier is twice higher than on land). It hosts public entertainment activities as well as the pier is used for mooring boats and water taxis. This is also a great point to observe the sailing competitions and Cup Sopot triathlon. Sopot pier is considered to be the longest wooden pier in Europe and second only to iron pier Thousand, located in the UK.

The first berth is 150 meters long, was built in 1827 by George Hafner. By the early twentieth century it was increased to 350 meters. Quickly pierce has become a city landmark since the second half of the nineteenth century, the entrance to the pier was paid. The last major reconstruction was carried out in 1928 in honor of the centennial anniversary of the pier.

In 2005, pierce was named in honor of John Paul II, who visited Sopot twice in 1987 and 1999. Currently Sopot pier is a monument of architecture. Every year there are cultural events, concerts and exhibitions.