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

See the whole Tricity from above. This experience pairs Olivia Star’s 32nd-floor viewpoint with a pizza dinner and cocktail, then adds a glass of Prosecco in Olivia Garden, an indoor tropical garden filled with around 4,000 plants. I especially like the strong combination of food, drinks, and views, since you are not paying only for a quick look through a window.

I also like the contrast between the two settings. Olivia Garden gives you a calm, leafy start among palms and exotic plants, while the top floor delivers wide views of Gdańsk, Gdańsk Bay, and the Hel Peninsula. The main drawback is location: Olivia Star sits outside the old center in a business district, so the trip takes extra effort if you are staying near the historic core.

• 130 meters above Gdańsk: Eat Italian pizza on the 32nd floor of Northern Poland’s tallest building.
• Around 4,000 tropical plants: Olivia Garden covers more than 800 square meters and includes plants from four continents.
• Three-part food and drink package: You receive Prosecco, your choice of Italian pizza, and a signature cocktail.
• Tricity views: The observation floor gives you a useful visual guide to Gdańsk, the Bay, and the Hel Peninsula.
• Flexible one-day booking: Some arrangements allow attendance between 12:00 and 20:00, but check the time shown for your date.
• Easy access: The activity is wheelchair accessible and includes skip-the-ticket-line entry.

Olivia Star Gives You a Different View of Gdańsk

Gdańsk is best known for its waterfront, historic streets, and brick towers. Olivia Star offers a different introduction. From the 32nd floor, you can look across the wider Tricity area and see how Gdańsk connects with neighboring Sopot and Gdynia.

That wider view is the real reason to come. Instead of studying a city map, you can identify major points across the region from above. The sightline includes Gdańsk Bay and reaches toward the Hel Peninsula, giving you a quick sense of the coast’s shape and scale.

The viewpoint is especially useful early in your stay. I like the idea of starting your sightseeing here, then visiting the places you have just seen from above. You might spot a landmark, coastline, or district that means little on a map but becomes easier to understand once you have seen its position from Olivia Star.

This is not a guided tour with a group leader explaining each view. It is a self-directed visit with food and drinks built in. If you expect a social group activity or a traditional sightseeing tour, you may find the format rather quiet and independent. If you want time at your own pace, that simplicity works well.

Prosecco Among the Palms at Olivia Garden

The experience begins at Olivia Star reception. From there, you enter Olivia Garden, an indoor tropical space covering more than 800 square meters. Around 4,000 plants from four continents fill the garden, creating a strong change of mood from the office complex outside.

Your included welcome drink is a glass of Prosecco. This part is more than a token drink because the garden gives you somewhere pleasant to pause before the meal upstairs. You can take in the plants, enjoy the tropical setting, and start the outing at an unhurried pace.

The garden is described as a place for both work and leisure, so it is not a rainforest attraction with a long trail or a large collection of exhibits. It is a relatively compact indoor garden. One person found it lovely but small, with well-kept tropical plants. That is a useful expectation to carry in: this is a stylish green setting, not a half-day botanical garden.

I would check that the Prosecco is included when you arrive. One booking experience had confusion at the entrance, and the complimentary drink was missed. The staff were described as friendly and fluent in English, but the welcome drink was not always clearly offered without prompting. Keep your package details ready and politely ask at reception if it is not mentioned.

Pizza on the 32nd Floor

After Olivia Garden, you head to the 32nd floor for pizza and a cocktail. The package includes your choice of Italian pizza, described as a medium pizza in one booking experience. The available pizza selection can change, so check the menu or package details on the day.

The pizza receives strong praise for taste and quality. That matters here because the meal is not simply a snack added to a viewpoint ticket. You are getting a proper sit-down food element, which makes the price easier to judge, particularly if you planned to eat out anyway.

The food also gives the visit a natural rhythm. You arrive, take in the tropical garden, move upstairs, and settle in with a meal while the view does the hard work. I prefer this to a quick observation-floor stop where you look around for ten minutes and leave.

The setting is the star, but the food appears to hold its own. You should still think of this as a scenic dining experience rather than a specialist restaurant visit. The package focuses on the view, pizza, and cocktail combination, not on a long tasting menu or formal Italian meal.

Cocktails With a Full Tricity View

The cocktail is served on the 32nd floor and is one of the package’s stronger touches. A pizza with a soft drink would make this feel like a standard meal in a tall building. The signature cocktail gives the visit a more special occasion feel.

Several descriptions praise the drinks as well made, and one person enjoyed extra cocktails after the package ended, noting that they were reasonably priced. The included drink is therefore not just an afterthought. You have the option to extend the evening if the setting suits you, although additional drinks are not part of the advertised price.

The cocktail and the view work best together. You can look across the Tricity while eating and drinking, rather than treating the observation floor as a separate stop. That makes the experience appealing for couples, birthday plans, and anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon or evening activity.

Timing will affect the atmosphere. A daytime visit should help you read the geography of the coast and city districts. A later visit may give you a more atmospheric view, but the exact starting times depend on availability. If the view is your priority, check the weather and choose a time when visibility is likely to be good.

What the $43 Price Actually Covers

At $43 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Gdańsk from above. It is also not merely an observation ticket. The price includes:

• Entry to the observation floor
• Entry to Olivia Garden
• A glass of Prosecco
• Your choice of Italian pizza
• A cocktail on the 32nd floor

That bundle gives the price a reasonable value, especially if you would otherwise pay separately for dinner, a drink, and an attraction. The strong part is the combination. You are not just buying access to a lift and a viewing platform.

The value is less convincing if you only want a quick panorama or if you are already planning several meals in central Gdańsk. The trip to Olivia Star takes you away from the old town, and one person described the building as being in what looks like a business park. If you have only a short stay, that extra journey may not fit your plans.

I would consider this package best value for a stay of at least three nights. With more time, you can spare an afternoon or evening for a view outside the center. If you are in Gdańsk for one night and want to focus on the historic core, the riverfront, and nearby sights, the location becomes a bigger concern.

The package also offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity and a reserve-now, pay-later option. Those terms help if your schedule or weather plans are still moving, but you should confirm the exact conditions attached to your booking.

How Long to Allow and How to Plan the Visit

The activity is valid for one day, with starting times based on availability. This is not described as a fixed-length guided tour, so your total visit depends on how long you spend in the garden, how quickly your table service moves, and whether you linger over the view.

Allow enough time to enjoy all three parts rather than rushing through them. The package works best when you treat it as a meal with a view, not as a short sightseeing stop.

Some booking arrangements have allowed arrival at any time between 12:00 and 20:00, with a table booked automatically. That detail can cause confusion at reception because you may be asked if you have reserved a table even when you believe the package already covers it. Have your confirmation available and ask staff to direct you to the correct part of the experience.

Start at Olivia Star reception, which is also where the activity ends. The package includes skip-the-ticket-line access, so you should not need to deal with a standard ticket queue. The building and activity are wheelchair accessible.

Pets are not allowed. That is worth noting if you are arranging a full day out and assumed an indoor attraction would be easy to visit with an animal.

The Main Weakness: Olivia Star Is Not in the Old Town

The biggest practical issue is distance from central Gdańsk. Olivia Star is in the Oliwa area, away from the historic center. The setting around the building is more business district than postcard old town, so the arrival does not provide the same charm as a walk through central Gdańsk.

That does not weaken the view once you are upstairs, but it does affect the decision. You need to set aside time to reach Olivia Star and return afterward. If you are staying in the old town, the trip may feel like a detour.

I would plan this on a day when you are already visiting the wider Tricity or the Oliwa area. It can also work as a change of pace after several hours of churches, cobbled streets, and museums. The indoor garden and high viewpoint provide a welcome break from the usual sightseeing route.

The location may also make the experience feel less like a city-center night out. You will not step straight from the restaurant into Gdańsk’s historic streets. You will finish at the same modern complex where you began.

Who Will Enjoy This Most

I would recommend Olivia Star to couples, families, and first-time visitors who want a meal attached to their sightseeing. The format is easy to understand: garden, Prosecco, viewpoint, pizza, and cocktail. It gives you a complete outing without requiring several separate bookings.

It also suits anyone who likes city geography. The view across Gdańsk Bay and toward the Hel Peninsula helps you understand the region before exploring it at street level.

This is a good birthday or early celebration idea, too. One booking was arranged as an early birthday treat, and the combination of a special drink, good food, and a high view fits that purpose without becoming overly formal.

I would be more cautious if you want a guided experience or a chance to meet a group. There is no indication of a guide, group commentary, or organized introductions. You are essentially enjoying a meal and drinks at the top of a building, with the garden as an additional stop.

It is also less suitable for a very short Gdańsk visit. The old town offers plenty to see without leaving the center, so this works better when you have spare time and want something different.

My Verdict on Olivia Star

I like this experience because it delivers more than a viewpoint ticket. The tropical garden, Prosecco, pizza, cocktail, and broad Tricity panorama form a well-rounded outing, and the food and drinks are generally the most praised parts after the views.

The weak spots are clear: the garden is compact, the activity is not a guided tour, and Olivia Star is outside the historic center. You should also confirm the welcome drink and table arrangements at reception instead of assuming every detail will be explained automatically.

Book it if you have at least three nights in Gdańsk, want a relaxed meal with a memorable view, and do not mind traveling beyond the old town. Skip it if your schedule is tight, you want a traditional city tour, or your main goal is simply a fast look over central Gdańsk. For the right itinerary, $43 is fair value because it combines a major viewpoint with dinner and two drinks.

FAQ

Where does the activity start?

You should go to the Olivia Star reception. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

What does the package include?

It 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 on the 32nd floor, around 130 meters above the ground.

What can you see from Olivia Star?

You can view the Tricity, Gdańsk Bay, the Hel Peninsula, and key landmarks across the wider Tricity area.

What is Olivia Garden?

Olivia Garden is an indoor tropical garden covering more than 800 square meters, with around 4,000 plants from four continents.

Is the activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Are pets allowed?

No. Pets are not allowed.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.