Port Gliwice

Hafen Gliwice is an inland port in western Gliwice with two large basins and one smaller basin connected via the Gleiwitzer Canal to the Oder River system. The facility includes berthing areas, storage grounds, and cargo handling equipment designed for loading, unloading, and warehousing goods.

The port was built during the 1930s and replaced an older harbor in central Gliwice, opening in 1939. Its creation coincided with a period of industrial expansion and was part of large infrastructure investments in the region.

The port reflects the importance of water transport to regional industry and shows how trade and shipping shaped the city's development. Its structure connects traditional trade routes with modern transport methods, demonstrating the city's aim to link with larger European markets.

The port is located on Portowa Street in western Gliwice and is accessible via the Gleiwitzer Canal, where commercial and recreational vessels regularly operate. Visitors should be aware that some areas may not be publicly accessible as active cargo operations take place.

The port retains a preserved narrow-gauge railway system that once connected different harbor areas during early operations and supported internal logistics. This historic transport infrastructure is a visible reminder of early 20th century mechanization.