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Venue

The 16th EUSBSR Annual Forum will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sopot – a stunning location set along the beautiful Baltic coast, just a short walk from the vibrant Sopot city center.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Sopot is a luxurious establishment that offers a modern and stylish setting, perfect for both business and leisure. Its conference facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and spacious rooms, making it an ideal venue for plenary sessions, workshops, and networking events. The hotel’s prime location provides easy access to the beach, as well as many of Sopot’s renowned attractions.

A place that combines elegance and convenience, the Radisson Blu Hotel has become a popular choice for both local and international visitors. With its top-tier service and modern amenities, it ensures an exceptional experience for all attendees.

In addition to its conference activities, the Radisson Blu Hotel offers excellent accommodation options, with rooms providing comfort and stunning views of the Baltic Sea. Whether you’re attending a conference or enjoying a leisurely stay, the hotel is the perfect spot to experience the best of Sopot.

Hotel address: Radisson Blu Hotel, Bitwy pod Plowcami 54, 81-731 Sopot, Poland.

Photo: Courtesy of Radisson Blu Sopot, https://www.radissonblusopot.pl/en/

Accommodation

Here are a few nearby hotels we recommend, though you’ll find plenty of other options to choose from in Sopot:

 

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sopot****

Address: Bitwy pod Plowcami 54, 81-731 Sopot

Phone: +48 58 670 35 35

Website: www.radissonhotels.com

EUSBSR Annual Forum venue

To book your room during the event, please write to: reservations.sopot@radissonblu.com using the special code EUSBSR 2025

 

Sopot Marriott Resort & Spa****

Address: Bitwy pod Plowcami 59, 81-731 Sopot

Phone: +48 58 766 60 00

Mail: dorota.kiryluk@sopotmarriott.com

direct reservation link here 

Website: www.sopotmarriott.pl

5-minute walk to the venue

 

Testa Hotel *****

Address: J. Kilinskiego 11a, 81-772 Sopot

Phone: +48 58 717 6850

Mail: info@hoteltesta.pl

Website: https://hoteltesta.pl/en/

13-minute walk to the venue

 

Sopotorium Medical Resort ****

Address: Bitwy pod Plowcami 52, 81-731 Sopot

Phone: + 48  58 353 59 00

Mail: rezerwacje@sopotorium.pl

Website: https://www.sopotorium.pl/en/

2-minute walk to the venue

 

Villa Baltica***

Address: Emilii Plater 1

Phone: +48 555 28 00

Mail: hotel@villabaltica.com

Website: www.villabaltica.com

9-minute walk to the venue

 

Sheraton Sopot Hotel*****

Address: Powstancow Warszawy 10, 81-718 Sopot

Phone: +48 58 767 10 00

Mail: sopot@sheraton.com

direct reservations: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1759400907061&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Website: www.sheratonsopot.pl

25-minute walk to the venue

 

Hotel Bayjonn***

Address: Powstancow Warszawy 7, 81-759 Sopot

Phone: +48 730717171

Mail: recepcja@bayjonnhotel.pl

Website: http://www.bayjonnhotel.pl/

23-minute walk to the venue

 

Rezydent Sopot MGallery *****

Address: Bitwy pod Plowcami 54, 81-731 Sopot

Phone: +48 58 670 35 35

Website: www.radissonhotels.com

25-minute walk to the venue

 

Hotel Zhong Hua***

Address: av. Wojska Polskiego 1, 81-769 Sopot

Phone: +48 58 550 20 20

Mail: rezerwacja@hotelchinski.pl

Website: http://hotelchinski.pl/

19-minute walk to the venue

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to reach Sopot

Transportation Options to Radisson Blu Hotel Sopot

From Warsaw

By Train (Recommended)

  • Route: Direct trains run from Warszawa Centralna (Warsaw Central Station) to Sopot.

  • Duration: 2h 40m – 3h 30m

  • Tickets: Available online (PKP Intercity) up to 30 days before travel, or at the station.

  • Frequency: Multiple departures daily.

By Plane

  • Route: Flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN).

  • Duration: ~1 hour flight + 30–40 minutes by taxi or SKM train from Gdańsk Airport to Sopot.

  • Airline: LOT Polish Airlines (LOT Website).

By Rental Car (Additional Option)

  • Note: Driving is more time-consuming than flying or taking the train, but it is possible to rent a car at Warsaw Chopin Airport.

  • Car Rental: Available from Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise, etc. (desks in the Arrivals Hall, Terminal A).

  • Route: Follow S2 → A2 motorway (west) → A1 motorway (north) → exit towards Gdańsk/Sopot.

  • Distance: ~400 km

  • Duration: 4.5–5 hours (depending on traffic)

  • Tolls: A2 and A1 are toll highways (payment by card or PLN cash).

From Gdańsk Airport (GDN)

By Bus (Line 122)

  • Route: Bus 122 departs from Port Lotniczy 02 (Gdańsk Airport) and goes directly to Sopot Kamienny Potok SKM.

  • Duration: 55–65 minutes

  • Ticket Price: 4.8 PLN (single) or 6 PLN (75-minute ticket)

  • Frequency: Once per hour

  • First Bus: 05:38

  • Last Bus: 22:03

  • Get Off: Grunwaldzka 01 stop, then walk ~850 m (10 minutes) to Radisson Blu Hotel Sopot.

  • Tickets: Buy at the ticket machine at the bus stop (validate after boarding) or via apps (SkyCash, JakDojadę, Fala).

  • Note: Timetables may change – check the latest Bus 122 Schedule.

By Train (PKM + SKM)

  • Route: Take a taxi/bus (10–15 minutes) to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz Railway Station. From there, take a PKM train and transfer to SKM or another PKM to Sopot Railway Station.

  • Duration: 30–40 minutes

  • Ticket Price: ~9–10 PLN (PKM + SKM)

  • Tickets: Available at machines, ticket offices (validate before boarding), or via apps (SkyCash, JakDojadę, KOLEO, BLIKOM).

  • Get Off: Sopot Railway Station, then walk ~1.8 km (23 minutes) to Radisson Blu Hotel Sopot.

By Taxi or Ride-Hailing Apps (Uber, Bolt, Free Now)

  • Duration: ~30 minutes (20 km)

  • Price: Taxi: 90–120 PLN, Apps: 60–80 PLN

  • Drop-off: Directly at Radisson Blu Hotel Sopot

From Gdynia Ferry Port

By Bus (Lines 119 or 133)

  • Route: From Publiczny Terminal Promowy 02, take Bus 119 (every 30 min) or Bus 133 (every 15–20 min) to Wzgórze Św. Maksymiliana SKM.

  • Duration: ~15 minutes

  • Ticket Price: 6 PLN (75-minute ticket)

  • First Bus: 05:53

  • Last Bus: 21:56

  • Tickets: Available at Falomat machines (contactless card) or from the driver (cash only, exact fare).

  • Get Off: Wzgórze Św. Maksymiliana SKM, then continue by SKM train to Sopot Railway Station (10 minutes).

By Train

  • Route: Walk to Gdynia Główna Railway Station and take SKM or PKM to Sopot Railway Station.

  • Duration: 20–25 minutes

  • Ticket Price: 5–7 PLN

  • Tickets: Available at machines, ticket offices (validate before boarding), or via apps (SkyCash, JakDojadę, KOLEO, BLIKOM).

  • Get Off: Sopot Railway Station, then walk ~1.8 km (23 minutes) to Radisson Blu Hotel Sopot.

By Taxi or Ride-Hailing Apps

  • Duration: ~20 minutes (10 km)

  • Price: 40–60 PLN

  • Drop-off: Directly at Radisson Blu Hotel Sopot

Additional Notes

  • Public Transport in Sopot: The city does not operate its own bus network. Instead, buses from Gdańsk (red & white) and Gdynia (blue & white) pass through Sopot. Each city has its own ticketing system – buy the correct ticket depending on the provider.

  • Ticket Prices:

    • Gdańsk buses: 4.8 PLN (single), 6 PLN (75-minute ticket)

    • Gdynia buses: 6 PLN (75-minute ticket)

Press

Journalists are warmly invited to attend this edition of the Annual Forum. To support their work, a dedicated Press Room will be available at the main venue, providing a quiet space to work, connect, and follow the event.

We kindly ask all journalists to register via the official registration platform to ensure full access to all sessions and activities during the Forum.


Following registration and verification, an official press accreditation for the event will be issued and sent to each journalist.

Organizers

 

The Pomorskie Voivodeship (Pomorskie Region) is a Polish regional authority located in the  north of the country, along the Baltic Sea coast. It carries out its statutory tasks through the Marshal’s Office and oversees areas such as regional development, transportation, economic growth, public health, environmental protection, tourism, culture, and education, while also promoting innovation. The region is currently led by Marshal Mieczysław Struk.The region is highly active internationally, particularly in the Baltic Sea Region, where it leads initiatives focused on sustainable development, innovation, and regional cooperation. It has built strong connections within pan-Baltic networks (BSSSC, Euroregion Baltic, Union of the Baltic Cities) and has participated in numerous projects, including those funded by Interreg. Pomorskie has been actively involved in implementing the EUSBSR, coordinating PA Tourism, and has extensive experience in hosting large-scale events. It successfully hosted the EUSBSR Annual Forum in 2011 and 2019 and will organize the 16th edition this year.

 

The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) is an intergovernmental organisation that unites ten democratic, like-minded states and the European Union in political dialogue and practical cooperation on key issues in the Baltic Sea Region. The CBSS facilitates cross-sectoral collaboration to address the shared priorities of its members. With three long-term priorities — ensuring a Safe and Secure Region, promoting a Sustainable and Prosperous Region, and fostering a strong Regional Identity — the CBSS translates political goals into concrete actions that benefit the entire region. The CBSS was established in 1992 by the Foreign Ministries of the Baltic Sea Region countries.

The CBSS has been actively involved in the EUSBSR since its inception in 2009, contributing to the strategy’s implementation and evolution. Currently, the CBSS co-leads the Policy Area Secure (PA Secure) within the EUSBSR, focusing on civil protection in the Baltic Sea Region. Additionally, the CBSS engages in several other Policy Areas. The CBSS also co-coordinated the EUSBSR’s Horizontal Action Neighbours and Horizontal Action Climate until their discontinuation in 2021. CBSS members: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the European Union.

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland is a government agency responsible for developing long-term strategies in the field of foreign policy. MFA participates in or monitors political, economic, and social processes, which take place globally and in Poland’s international surroundings. This involvement is driven by an active, priority-focused sectoral policy. As part of its regional engagement, MFA coordinates and supports cooperation within the EUSBSR, aiming to fully use the opportunities it offers. In July 2024 Poland took over the Presidency in the EUSBSR National Coordinators Group, remaining committed to ensuring efficient implementation of the three overall objectives „Save the Sea”, „Connect the Region” and “Increase Prosperity”. The Polish Presidency is also making efforts to increase Ukraine’s involvement in actions implemented under the Strategy, searching for various forms of support for this country.

 

The Baltic Sea Strategy Point (BSP) is a support unit providing administrative and technical support for EUSBSR management, development and communication. The Strategy point is hosted by Centrum Balticum Foundation in Finland, and the City of Hamburg in Germany.

 

Contact the organising team at annualforum@eusbsr.eu.