Jasień

Jasień is a residential district in Gdańsk featuring a mix of modern housing and natural landscapes across hilly terrain. Lakes and green areas form the backbone of the district's character and layout.

The area was first recorded in 1284 under an earlier name and later became part of Gdańsk through formal annexation in 1973. This extended timeline reflects the gradual development from an outlying settlement to an urban neighborhood.

The district is an active residential area where neighbors regularly meet through local events and community activities. These gatherings create spaces where people maintain connections with one another.

Several bus routes and a train station operating since 2015 connect the district to central Gdańsk and surrounding areas. Walking paths and green spaces are easily accessible throughout the neighborhood.

An artificial retention reservoir created between 2012 and 2014 stands alongside the natural Lake Jasień, creating an unusual water-focused landscape for an urban residential area. Both water features significantly shape the district's character and provide unexpected green breaks in the neighborhood.

Location: Gdańsk

Inception: 2010

Elevation above the sea: 111 m

Shares border with: Matarnia, Brętowo, Piecki-Migowo, Ujeścisko-Łostowice, Kokoszki

GPS coordinates: 54.33990,18.56000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:04