The 26th World Scout Jamboree Site is located on Wyspa Sobieszewska within the borders of the city of Gdańsk, on the coast of the Baltic Sea in northern Poland.
Gdańsk has 1,000 years of history and has been influenced by many cultures, religions, and events through the ages. It is the birthplace of the Solidarity Movement, which began as a labour union led by the later Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Wałęsa, and evolved into a protest movement that contributed to the fall of Communism in Poland and Eastern Europe.
Scouts will enjoy exploring the natural wonders of Wyspa Sobieszewska. It is surrounded by the sea and rivers and is a 20-minute drive from the historic centre of Gdańsk.
Although Wyspa Sobieszewska is a part of Gdańsk, it has preserved its charming natural environment and is located away from urban development areas. Wyspa Sobieszewska enjoys the status of an ecological reserve and was formed by regulating the estuary of the Vistula River as it flows into the Baltic Sea. Its natural features and microclimate make it an ideal place for outdoor activities during the summer. It offers various landscapes, including the seaside forest, several kilometres of wide beach, picturesque open fields, and farmland. The Jamboree site itself is located on 300 hectares of fields and meadows, with programme activities areas in the forest and on the beach.
Wyspa Sobieszewska has a warm temperate climate, moderated by the proximity of the sea. During July and August, the daily temperature averages 17°C, with an average high of 21°C and humidity of 55%. There is moderate rainfall, with an average of seven days of precipitation monthly during the summer.
The following locations have been designated as Official Entry Points: Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa International Airport (GDN), Gdańsk Główny railway station, Gdańsk ferry terminal, Gdynia ferry terminal, and the bus parking in Gdańsk at the AmberExpo/Polsat Plus Arena.
