Gdańsk: Olivia Star Sky-High Views, Dinner, and Cocktails

The best part of this experience is the change of scene: you go from a tropical garden with palms and thousands of plants to the 32nd floor of Northern Poland’s tallest building. The reward is a wide view over Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot, Gdańsk Bay, and the Hel Peninsula, paired with pizza and a cocktail.

I like the easy format and the strong value. Your ticket covers the observation floor, a glass of Prosecco, the tropical garden, pizza, and another cocktail upstairs. I also like that you can use it as an orientation stop early in your visit, since the view helps you understand the shape of the whole Tricity.

The main drawback is location. Olivia Star sits in a business district outside Gdańsk’s Old Town, so reaching it takes extra time if you are staying in the historic center. This is also not a guided group tour. It is a self-paced meal and viewpoint visit, which suits independent plans but may disappoint you if you hoped to meet a group or hear commentary.

Key points to know before booking

• Start with Prosecco in Olivia Garden: Enjoy a welcome drink among around 4,000 tropical plants from four continents.
• Reach 130 meters above ground: The 32nd floor gives you broad views of the entire Tricity and the coast.
• Pizza and a cocktail are included upstairs: You receive an Italian pizza and a cocktail as part of the package.
• Allow time for the journey: Olivia Star is outside the Old Town in a modern business area.
• Expect a flexible visit, not a guided tour: Some bookings allow attendance between 12:00 and 20:00, but check your selected time.
• Wheelchair access is available: Pets are not allowed, and the activity returns to the Olivia Star reception.

Olivia Star gives you Gdańsk from a different angle

Most first visits to Gdańsk focus on the Old Town, the Motława waterfront, and the historic center. Olivia Star offers something different. From high above the city, you can see how the wider Tricity fits together, with Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia stretching along the coast.

The observation floor is the centerpiece. At about 130 meters above ground, it gives you a broad view rather than a close-up look at one monument. You can identify major points across the Tricity, look toward Gdańsk Bay, and see in the direction of the Hel Peninsula.

I find this kind of viewpoint most useful near the beginning of a city break. After seeing the coast and urban area from above, streets and districts on the ground make more sense. You may also enjoy returning late in your visit, when the view becomes a relaxed finale rather than a sightseeing introduction.

The height is impressive, but this is not a historic tower or an old city landmark. Olivia Star is a modern building in a business district. You come for the outlook, food, and setting, not for traditional architecture.

Olivia Garden is a calm first stop

The experience begins at Olivia Garden, a tropical indoor space covering more than 800 square meters. Around 4,000 plants from four continents fill the garden, including palms and other exotic species. The setting gives the first part of your visit a slower pace than the viewpoint and restaurant.

Your package includes a glass of Prosecco here. It is a simple welcome drink, but it works well with the garden setting. You can take a moment among the plants before heading upstairs, rather than rushing straight from reception to the observation floor.

The garden is not enormous, so do not expect a full botanical-garden outing. It is a relatively compact indoor tropical space, and the appeal comes from the atmosphere, greenery, and drinks rather than from a long educational visit. If you enjoy plants, quiet corners, and photographs, you will likely want to spend a little time here. If you are seeking detailed botanical information, this package does not promise a guided plant tour.

There is one practical point to watch. The welcome drink can be missed if the arrival process is unclear. Go first to the Olivia Star reception and make sure staff know you have booked the package. The garden entrance may be open without anyone immediately greeting you, so do not simply walk through and assume the included Prosecco will appear.

Staff speak fluent English, which helps if you need to clarify the booking or inclusions. Still, have your reservation ready and ask directly about the welcome drink before moving on.

Pizza at 130 meters makes lunch feel special

After Olivia Garden, you go to the 32nd floor for pizza and a cocktail. The meal is not a formal food tour or a chef-led tasting. It is a straightforward Italian-style pizza served with a high view, and that is exactly why the format works.

The food receives particularly strong praise for taste and quality. Pizza is a sensible choice here because it is filling, familiar, and easy to enjoy while taking in the view. You are not tied to a long multi-course meal, so the experience can stay relaxed.

The package describes a choice of Italian pizza. One booking description refers to a medium pizza, so check the available selection and portion details when you arrive if you have a large appetite. The supplied information does not give a full menu, toppings, or dietary options, so you should not book this expecting a specific pizza style or ingredient list.

The high-floor setting adds much of the meal’s appeal. You can eat while looking across the city and coast, then settle in with your drink. Some people may prefer the view to change as the day goes on, while others will want a clear afternoon for distant coastal sights. Since this is a one-day booking with starting times based on availability, select a time that fits your wider plans and the kind of light you want.

The cocktail is more than a final extra

The second drink is served on the 32nd floor, and it is included along with the pizza. This is a signature cocktail rather than simply another standard drink, and the cocktail quality receives repeated praise.

I like the balance of the package here. The Prosecco gives you a light welcome in the garden, while the cocktail upstairs feels like part of the main occasion. You can also order extra cocktails if you want to stay longer, though those additional drinks are not part of the listed package.

The drinks help make this more than a basic observation ticket. A viewpoint on its own may take only a short time. Adding food, the garden, and two drinks gives you a reason to sit and enjoy the building instead of taking a few photographs and leaving.

Keep your expectations practical. This is not a cocktail class, and no mixology explanation is included. You receive a drink in a scenic setting. That will appeal to you if you want an easy afternoon or evening outing, but not if you are looking for detailed instruction about local food or drinks.

The view covers the whole Tricity

The high point of the visit is the outlook from Olivia Star. The view reaches across the Tricity and toward Gdańsk Bay and the Hel Peninsula. From this height, you can get a useful sense of the coast’s long shape and the relationship between the three main urban areas.

You may be able to pick out important landmarks across the map of the Tricity. The exact visibility depends on weather and light, so a hazy day will reduce the distance you can see. The experience still works in less-than-perfect conditions because the building, meal, and drinks remain part of the visit, but clear weather will give you the best return.

The viewpoint also changes your sense of scale. The Old Town may feel like the whole of Gdańsk when you are walking its streets. From Olivia Star, it becomes one part of a much larger urban and coastal region. That wider perspective is valuable if you plan to visit Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia during the same trip.

A high view is not automatically better than street-level sightseeing. You will not see the small details that make Gdańsk’s historic center special. Think of this as a supplement to walking tours and waterfront time, not a replacement.

Plan for the business-district location

Olivia Star is not in the Old Town. The surrounding area is described as a business park, and the journey can feel out of the way if your accommodation is in central Gdańsk.

That distance is the clearest reason to think carefully before booking. If you have only a short stay and want to spend every hour around the historic center, the trip may feel like a chore. If you have three or more nights, or you already plan to explore beyond the Old Town, the visit becomes easier to fit in.

I would schedule it as a dedicated outing rather than trying to squeeze it between two central attractions. The package is valid for one day, and some booking arrangements allow you to attend at any time between 12:00 and 20:00. Because available start times can differ, check the selected booking details before setting your schedule.

The journey is not part of the experience itself, and no transport service is included in the information provided. Plan your route to Olivia Star separately and allow enough time to arrive at reception. Once inside, the activity ends back at the meeting point.

Value at $43 per person

At $43 per person, the price is reasonable if you want to combine several small experiences into one booking. You receive entry to the observation floor, entry to Olivia Garden, Prosecco, pizza, and a cocktail. Paying separately for a high viewpoint, a meal, drinks, and a tropical garden could cost more, though exact individual prices are not provided.

The value is strongest for couples and friends who would otherwise pay for dinner and drinks during the same afternoon. The view gives the meal a special setting, and the garden adds variety. You are not simply buying access to a lift and a platform.

The value is weaker if you only want a quick panoramic photograph. You will spend time getting to the business district, and a simple viewpoint ticket would be more suitable if food and drinks do not interest you. Likewise, this is not the right purchase if you expect a guide, a scheduled group, or a history talk.

The package also offers reserve-now-and-pay-later booking and free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. Those terms make it easier to fit the visit around changing weather and sightseeing plans, provided you follow the stated cancellation deadline.

Who will enjoy this experience most

I would recommend this to you if you want a relaxed break from museums and walking streets. It suits couples, birthday outings, friends, and anyone who likes combining food with a good view. It can also work well for a special lunch or early dinner, since the food is included and the setting feels more memorable than an ordinary restaurant.

Families may appreciate the mix of plants, height, pizza, and drinks, though the package is not designed around children’s activities. The supplied information confirms wheelchair access, which makes it a useful option for visitors who need an accessible attraction.

This is less suitable for you if your priority is Gdańsk’s historic character. The experience takes place in a modern tower and an indoor garden, away from the central sights. It also will not suit you if you want a guide to explain the city or a structured group activity.

For an early visit, use the observation floor to get your bearings. For a later visit, treat it as a scenic meal with a city view. Both approaches make sense, but your expectations should match the format.

Should you book Olivia Star?

Book it if you want good food, two drinks, tropical plants, and a broad Tricity view in one flexible outing. The pizza and cocktails are the most consistently praised parts, while the view gives the experience its main sense of occasion.

Think twice if you are staying in central Gdańsk for only a night or two. The location outside the Old Town can eat into your sightseeing time, and the activity is not a guided tour. For a longer stay, the extra journey is easier to justify, especially if you want an evening away from the usual historic-center route.

Before you go, confirm your arrival details at reception, ask for the included Prosecco, and check the pizza selection and timing. With those small points clear, $43 buys a pleasant, varied outing rather than just a viewpoint visit.

FAQ

Where does the activity start?

Start at the Olivia Star reception. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

What is included in the $43 price?

The package includes entry to the observation floor, entry to Olivia Garden, a glass of Prosecco, pizza dinner, and a cocktail on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star.

How high is the viewpoint?

The pizza and cocktail are served about 130 meters above the ground on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star.

Is this a guided group tour?

No. This is a self-paced visit that combines the observation floor, tropical garden, food, and drinks. No guide or group activity is listed.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Reserve-now-and-pay-later booking is also available.