Author: Katarzyna Halicka

About! SUMMER: we go to the city. We invite you to take a walk around Oliwa!

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What is Gdańsk like seen away from tourist paths? What stories and secrets escape the authors of publicly available guides? You can find out during alternative city science walks, to which “Local Guides” invite you.

As part of the “O! Summer” we invite you to a series of walks around Gdańsk’s districts. We start on July 23 at 5.00 p.m. and we go into the city along the Oliwa Route!

 

The walk will be an opportunity to look at the urban and architectural changes in Oliwa over the centuries. In addition to the contemporary architecture of office buildings, we can find examples of villa buildings implemented in the spirit of the idea of the “garden city”, as well as patrician mansions from the eighteenth century. We will learn the stories of the pre-war and post-war inhabitants of Oliwa: architect Kurt Arnheim, entrepreneur Otto Grimmer and his photograph of pre-war Oliwa, Krzysztof Klenczon, Irena Jarocka, architect Marian Osiński, the Kilarski family, the Pelczar family, as well as pre-war professors of the Gdańsk University of Technology living in Oliwa (Eberhard Buchwald – physics, Viktor Zirkwitz – architecture and others).

 

Route: Olivia Centre – ul. Wąsowicza – ul. Tetmajera – ul. Grottgera – ul. Orkana – ul. Polanki – Manor House II

 

Guide: Grażyna Niemyjska

 

Buy your ticket here

 

 

Local Guides

 

It is an initiative that brings together the inhabitants of Gdańsk who show around the lesser-known corners of the city with passion, knowledge and commitment. Each walk is carried out according to the original scenario of the guide. During it, you can hear about the surrounding nature and architecture, learn about the history of the district, look into its secret places usually known only to residents. Guides talk about literary inspirations or artistic threads related to a given place, and their narratives are often embellished with personal notes.

 

Walks allow you to get to know the city from a different side. It happens that the stories told by the guide surprise the oldest residents of a given district. Tourists, on the other hand, appreciate the “insider” knowledge of the guides, which reveals the atmosphere of the place to them and allows them to delve deeper into the specificity of the city. More about Local Guides…

 

The organizer of the project is City Culture Institute – a local government cultural institution that creates events for and with the participation of residents. Its aim is to increase the role of culture in the life of the city and to develop local identity. For more events, please visit www.ikm.gda.pl.

 

 

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About! SUMMER. We invite you to an open rugby training with RC Lechia Gdańsk!

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The next edition of the O! SUMMER. This time we invite you to an open rugby training! Ladies are also welcome! Remember, it will be calmer than usual, because the training will be tailored to you, taking your first steps in this discipline:) Anyway, this has never happened before! Extraleague team
RC Lechia Gdańsk
 and you. Check if this is a sport for you. See you on July 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the Gdańsk Athletics and Rugby Stadium, al. 244 Grunwaldzka Street.

 

It is said that rugby is a hooligan game for gentlemen. Some people think that rugby is played in helmets and confuse this discipline with American football, so… It is worth coming and checking (with your own eyes and your own skin) how things are going.

 

Rugby is one of the most popular sports in the world. In addition to our Gdańsk players, including Igor from Nordea, players from South Africa and Tonga, for whom rugby is a national sport, will be present during the training.

 

Rugby, contrary to popular belief, can be played by anyone, although not everyone can be a player of the mill formation. This one can weigh close to… Tonne!

 

The coaches will introduce you to the arcana of rugby, taking care of your comfort and safety, the training will be tailored to you. There is nothing to be afraid of:)

 

Be there before 5:00 p.m., take comfortable sports shoes, T-shirt, shorts, water:)

 

 


 

Fig. for:
FB Rugby Club Lechia Gdańsk

 

About! SUMMER: check out the proposals for kids

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We will not write too much here. But… If you have children, you may be interested in day camps in Olivia. Here are some suggestions for July.

Treasures of the past. Day camps with Bricks 4 Kids

15-19.07 | Olivia Sky Club

1100 PLN

More

 

 

Superheroes in action. Day camps with Bricks 4 Kids

22-26.07 | Olivia Sky Club

1100 PLN

More

 

 

Space Day Camp with Mr. Robot

29.07-02.08 | Thinking Zone

PLN 750 for a Resident!

More

 

 

About! SUMMER. We recommend you to play jerk!

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We cordially invite you to join us in training to play jerk (it is the oldest Polish sport). You don’t need to have experience, fitness or equipment to join the Tri-City team – all you need is willingness! You will learn everything on the spot.

 

Trainings take place every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in Reagan Park (or in the Sports Hall at 30 Wąsowicza Street, when the weather does not allow for outdoor training).

 

The trainings are free and open to everyone.

 

More…

 

And that’s interesting!

 

Many mistakenly believe that jerk was created as a derivative of baseball, but it was the other way around! This sport was probably invented in the 16th century, during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa. At that time, it was a movement game, in which mainly representatives of the lower social classes participated.

 

The rules of the jerk game were passed down by word of mouth until the 1960s. of the last century. Then, in 1956, the Polish Palant Football Federation was established.

 

The rules of the game are very simple. The pitch is divided into “heaven” and “hell”. In “heaven” there is a player whose task is to toss the ball and bounce it with a stick at least beyond the starting line (to “hell”). After the bounce, he runs to the next bases, and if he runs through fourth base, he scores a point. The opposing team’s task is to throw the ball over the starting line as quickly as possible. “For several years, there has been no institution that would regulate the games, so we play according to the rules that I remember from my hometown of Działdowo,” adds the president of the Polish Palant Association.

Who is behind the training in the Tri-City? Tri-City Club of the game of jerk!

 



The Tri-City Palanta Club

 started its activity in 2015. Initially, the meetings of Tri-City jerks and jerks were integrative, and the organized trainings were a form of recreation bringing together the local community. Over the years, more and more people joined the Club, who found the old sports spirit in the game of jerk and who wanted to revive the traditional Polish discipline together.

 

2019 became a breakthrough year for the Tri-City Club, which for the first time entered its team to compete at the national level. The debutants of the competition took first place at the Polish Championships. From that moment, the Club began regular training aimed at improving sports predispositions, transforming its activities from a recreational form to a strictly sports one. Cyclical training and the commitment of the players contributed to further victories, and so in 2020 the Tri-City defended the Championship title. The dynamic development of the Club combined with numerous sports successes made us decide to formalize our activities.

 

 

And so, in May 2021, the club officially became the Polish Palant Association Club Tri-City – PSPal Trójmiasto, thus blazing further paths of development. The head of the Association as the President was Miłosz Dzenis, who has been with the Club from the very beginning. The members of the Management Board are Magdalena Westa, Roksana Spryszyńska, Karol Stańczyk and Arkadiusz Szyszka. Today, the Association has 27 members who actively work for the development of Palant as a sports discipline throughout Poland.

 

The association organizes cyclical trainings and nationwide sports tournaments, such as the Polish Cup on the beach and the Polish Cup on the grass. The team currently consists of about 70 players. By conducting open trainings and numerous activities to promote the jerk in the Tri-City community, every year he gains new members and supporters who are united by his passion for sport and tradition.

 

WELCOME!

 

Photo:
facebook.com/pspaltrojmiasto

Shiny Classic Meeting V6 | Olivia Classic

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This has never happened in Olivia before! We invite you to a meeting of car enthusiasts from a bygone era! It won’t take long, so it’s all the more worth visiting Olivia at 7:00 p.m. to see and touch the automotive classics.

 

What will you be able to see up close?

  • The C Olivia car park will be used by cars whose production began before 1989.
  • Broadly understood “demoludes” – vehicles of our domestic production and those produced “behind the Iron Curtain”.
  • Cars that do not appear on the street on a daily basis. Unique, rare, exotic.

 

The meeting is an opportunity to “kick in the tire”, see cars up close that you don’t meet every day, you will also be able to talk to vehicle owners and, of course, take a few photos on social media.

 

Cars visiting the rallies are veterans of the roads, the owners do not think about burning rubber, shooting exhausts or other rude antics. However, they will be happy to talk about their passion, and who knows, maybe they will even let you sit behind the wheel?

 

More…

 

 

WELCOME! ADMISSION!

 

 

Arco with a Michelin Guide star, and Treinta y Tres with Bib Gourmand distinction!

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The Michelin guide appeared in 1900 and today it is considered the most important culinary guide in the world. The Michelin star, on the other hand, is like an Oscar in the culinary world. For the first time in history, restaurants from Gdańsk have been included in this renowned publishing house! So far, Michelin awards have only been awarded to Warsaw, Poznań and Kraków. This time, it was our restaurants, Treinta Y Tres and Arco by Paco Perez, that enchanted the judges with amazing cuisine!

 

We are bursting with pride!

 



Arco by Paco Perez

 with a Michelin Star



Treinta y Tres

 with Bib Gourmand distinction

For the first time in history, restaurants from Gdańsk have been included in the renowned Michelin guide to the best culinary places in the world!

 

 

Both restaurants are located at 33. Olivia Star’s floor. Treinta y Tres serves mainly Spanish cuisine. The menu includes specialties such as colorful tapas, home-baked brioches, squid, octopus and tortillas. Arco is run by one of the most successful chefs in the world, Paco Pérez, who has been awarded 5 prestigious Michelin stars. Guests can choose from both an a’la carte menu and a tasting menu in two variants. Also noteworthy is the Bodega, which is a large “vineyard” of both restaurants. It includes 800 labels and over 3 thousand. bottles, including one unique one from 1940. Graham’s Porto was closed in 28 bottles. A bottle with the number 1 is available in the restaurant’s resources.

 

 

Arco by Paco Perez

Treinta Y Tres

About Michelin Stars

For lovers of refined flavors and unforgettable experiences, Michelin-starred restaurants are a must-see on the gastronomic map of the world. And for almost every chef, being included in the Michelin culinary guide is the pinnacle of professional aspirations. The French “gourmet bible” has been an oracle for those looking for the best restaurants in the world for decades. Even one Michelin star is a huge distinction. The award increases the prestige of the restaurant and the reputation of the chef and his team. Also a reason to be proud is the Bib Gourmand badge, the green “eco” clover, the fork and the very fact of being included in the guide.

 

Michelin stars are awarded in three categories:

  • 3 starsand – be sure to see,
  • 2 stars – worth visiting,
  • 1 star – noteworthy.

 

Restaurants are rated by anonymous food critics who do not announce their visits. Inspectors verify the quality of dishes, their taste and the way they are served. In this way, they check the skills of the cooks, they also assess the atmosphere of the place, as well as the value for money. Importantly, the stars are awarded only for one year. After this time, the restaurant is verified again. One star is awarded to restaurants that are “very good and noteworthy in their category”. Two stars mean that the place is “worth visiting for the quality of food and service”. Three stars are awarded to those unique establishments that “are worth a special trip”.

 

Michelin Guide UK

 

5 criteria for judging a Michelin inspector’s restaurant:

  • product quality,
  • mastering the taste and cooking techniques,
  • the chef’s personality represented in the culinary experience,
  • the value of experience in terms of quality and price,
  • consistency between inspectors’ visits.

 

About Bib Gourmand

The Michelin world does not end with stars. Since 1997, the guide has also awarded “good quality, good value cooking” restaurants. This means no more and no less good value for money. The restaurants that Michelin judges say best meet the criterion of high quality at an affordable price are now awarded the Bib Gourmand award.

Cutlery and clovers

Michelin also awards cutlery and clovers.

  • Cutlery is awarded to the climatic décor of the restaurant, the quality of service and amenities for customers or the atmosphere in the premises, the restaurant can receive a maximum of five cutlery.
  • The cloverleaf – the latest award used since 2020 – is awarded to restaurants that prepare dishes in a sustainable way, the award aims to promote the conscious use of natural resources.

 

 

 

 

Origin:

foodanddesign.pl

gastro.pl

wakacje.pl

horecatrends.pl

voida.pl

 

 

 

 

Viterra – the world leader in the cereal market – has opened its new offices in Olivia

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Viterra – the world leader in the cereal market –

has opened its new offices in Olivia Centre. Viterra is present in 35 countries and operates in the most important global markets. It has occupied a representative office on the top floor of Olivia’s newest building – Olivia Prime B.

 

– A new Resident is always a great joy, especially since Gdańsk has been a historical centre of grain trade for hundreds of years, and Viterra Polska is a leader in the sale of not only cereals, but also oilseeds, legumes, sugar, rice, cotton, vegetable oils and biodiesel – emphasizes Maciej Kotarski from Olivia Centre. – Viterra handles 1.5 million tons of goods annually in ports, exports 2 million tons by land, and has ten of its own storage locations in Poland, elevators that allow it to store 350,000 tons of goods in Poland. tons and its own production of vegetable oils.

 

The office on the 14th floor of Olivia Prime B provides stunning panoramic views of the Bay of Gdańsk, the Gdynia cliffs in Orłowo, the marina in Sopot and the green Tri-City Landscape Park surrounding Olivia. The premises cover an area of over 1400 m. Kw. and a private terrace, located above the office, on the 15th floor, where lounge furniture, deckchairs and greenery have been prepared.

 

Viterra, as a company from the plant trade industry, perfectly fits Olivia Prime, whose interiors have been designed by
the architectural studio Design Anatomy
 in the spirit of biophilic design, combined with the power art trend: Olivia Prime is a unique building in every respect – says Maciej Kotarski. – We place great emphasis on the contact of its users with nature and natural materials. Extensive terraces, filled with vegetation, frequently appearing wood, as well as greenery suspended from the ceilings make an amazing impression in an ultra-modern office building. Olivia Prime is also very surprising with the interiors of the elevators, which are lined with fragrant natural wood, which provides an unparalleled experience for all guests of the facility. At the same time, the building is saturated with art. Murals in all halls, walls designed like paintings, screens in the main hall – vertical structures moving in many planes. The combination of the biophilic trend and power art allows us to meet two needs. The first is the harmony of the spirit and the sense of contact with nature through soft furniture, plants and natural materials in the spirit of biophilic design. The second is the need for strength and energy, providing users with a place that fills them with good energy. Entering work is supposed to make us smile, energize, make us feel a surge of power and want to act.

 

Olivia Prime is one of only 4 buildings in Poland with an all-glass triple-glazed façade, which provides the best possible lighting in autumn and winter. This helps to ensure better well-being of employees. In spring and summer, the triple-glazed façade prevents overheating and provides thermal comfort even on very sunny days, and in the winter and autumn months it allows much greater access to daylight, which is so important for humans.

 

Viterra is not the first company from the food industry to open its offices in Olivia Centre. Earlier, Paula Fish, which employs over 800 people, found its place in the largest Polish business center. It is not only one of the European leaders in the fish processing market, but also a pioneer in ecology and sustainable development. The main goal of the company’s development in the coming months is related to achieving climate neutrality, the use of environmentally sustainable fishing methods, as well as the most environmentally friendly fleet of vehicles used to transport their products.

 

Polish Agro is also one of the companies that cannot often be associated with modern business centers. The main profile of its activity focuses on the trade of fertilizers, plant protection products, as well as seeds and agricultural products. The company is part of the DAVA Agravis International A/S group. Its companies are among the leaders of the agricultural market in their countries and operate mainly in the Baltic Sea region.

 

 

 

 

Safety Day II in Olivia! Pokazy, szkolenia, wykłady!

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Safety Day in Olivia is a day full of inspiring meetings, interesting lectures, knowledge from the most reliable sources. On the patio of Olivia Centre, you will feel like a real hero of uniformed services, taking care of our health and safety on a daily basis: a firefighter, a policeman, a paramedic. You will check, with the use of special simulators, what a road accident, hitting a wall with a car, or a rollover looks like “from the inside”! We hope this will make you drive a lot more carefully.

 

19 June | 11:00 – 14:00 | Olivia’s patio!

 

 

The program includes:

  • crash simulator,
  • rollover simulator,
  • police dog training show,
  • demonstration of police action of a forensic technician at the scene of an incident/crime,
  • demonstrations of police equipment, including a motorcycle of the Road Traffic Department policemen, a marked police car,
  • demonstration of the equipment of the State Fire Service, e.g. a combat vehicle,
  • dynamic oil extinguishing show,
  • lectures on safety on vacation and more
  • demonstration of equipment for first aid,
  • You will be able to train in basic first aid activities (and this can save someone’s life!)
  • challenge zone, and in it m.in. rowing ergometer.

 

We invite you, because there will also be:

  • burgers – ZEBRA Burger
  • ice cream – Icecream
  • and live music!

 

 

See you!

 

 

 

Olivia recommends bikes every day!

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Olivia recommends cycling not only on World Bicycle Day (which falls on June 3). Switch to a bike and ride to Olivia on your two-wheeler! For health, fitness, beauty, beautiful views and well-being. You can also do something good thanks to the
Active Charity
 campaign. See!

 

To Olivia on two wheels

Do you have a bike? Very well! Don’t have one? No problem! In Olivia Centre, you can use publicly available electric scooters and scooters, as well as bicycles as part of the tests of the Mevo 2.0 Metropolitan Bike System. In addition, the following are at your disposal:

  • several hundred bicycle racks – both inside and outside the garage halls,
  • two bicycle repair points,
  • lockers for cyclists,
  • shower cubicles (if you need a refreshment after the trip),
  • adapted scooter stands,
  • scooter lockers with a charging system for electric models.

Bicycle lockers in the My Olivia app

To make life and work better for those who come to work on a bike, it is possible to rent bicycle lockers in the My Olivia application. It takes a few moments. And you can rent such a cabinet with access to the shower even for the whole year. It’s very easy! How to do it?

 

  • Download My Olivia from the App Store or Google Play (if you don’t already have it)
  • Click on the BIKE icon in the app
  • Go through everything STEP BY STEP (takes a minute or two).

 

What are your options?

  • cabinet in the garage hall;
  • cupboard in the garage hall (with shower);
  • locker in the bicycle locker room (with shower).

 

How long can you rent a bike locker for?

  • 90 days
  • 180 days
  • 360 days

 

How much does it cost?

  • locker in the garage hall – PLN 30 for 90 days,
  • locker in the garage hall, with access to a shower – PLN 60 for 90 days,
  • locker in the bicycle locker room (with access to a shower) – 90 PLN for 90 days.

 

How to do it? Step by step.

  1. You choose the building where you WANT to have a locker.
  2. You choose a service (e.g. a locker in a garage hall).
  3. You indicate how long you want to rent it for (90, 180, 360 days) and click “next”.
  4. You check if the order is correct.
  5. If you want to receive an invoice, tick the “Invoice” checkbox.
  6. You pay for everything and rent a locker.

You will receive a confirmation of your purchase with the e-mail address you provided when registering in the My Olivia application.

We have two working days to complete all the formalities and contact you to issue you with the locker key. That’s it:)

Extras from us and Islets in the app

Two of our Extras will be of particular interest to cyclists. Our befriended
Bicycle Shop Wywyspka
 has something special for you!

  • 15% discount on accessories, clothing and helmets.
  • 7% off on all non-discounted bikes.

To take advantage of the promotion, simply show the My Olivia app in the salon when you make a purchase.

 

Join the Active Charity campaign

Are you riding a bike or scooter? Monitor your activity via any application of your choice. Inform the Energa Group about this every month, and each kilometre you travel will be added to the common kilometre pool. You have plenty of time, because the action lasts until December 31. We have 250,000 km to go. If we manage to exceed the assumed mileage limit, the Energa Foundation will donate funds to children in need, seniors and animal shelters. More about the
Active Charity project…

 

Every active charity who goes out, leaves, runs 100 km and donates them to the common pool will be able to recommend the Beneficiary to the Organizers. If you have any questions, please write to:
rowery@energa.pl

 

Meet EuroVelo!

EuroVelo is a network of 17 bicycle routes that allow you to travel around our entire continent. Their total length is over 90,000 km! In the Pomeranian Voivodeship, you will drive EV routes over a distance of about 700 km, because as many as 3 of them lead through our region.

 

The course of the EuroVelo trails

  • EV 1 – Atlantic Coast Route: North Cape – Sagres (8,186 km)
  • EV 2 – Route of Capitals: Galway – Moscow (5,500 km)
  • EV 3 – Pilgrims’ Route: Trondheim – Santiago de Compostela (5,122 km)
  • EV 4 – Roscoff – Kiev (4,000 km)
  • EV 5 – Via Roma Francigena: London – Rome and Brindisi (3,900 km)
  • EV 6 – River Route: Atlantic Ocean to Black Sea: Nantes – Constanța (3,653 km)
  • EV 7 – Central European Route: North Cape – Malta (6,000 km)
  • EV 8 – Mediterranean route: Cádiz – Athens (5,388 km)
  • EV 9 – Amber Route – Baltic Sea to Adriatic Sea: Gdansk – Pula (1,930 km)
  • EV 10 – Circular Hanseatic Route: 7,930 km
  • EV 11 – East European Route: North Cape – Athens (5,964 km)
  • EV 12 – North Sea Route: 5,932 km
  • EV 13 – Iron Curtain Trail: Barents Sea – Black Sea ( 6,800 km)
  • EV 15 – Route along the Rhine: Andermatt – Hoek van Holland (1,320 km)

 

Learn more
about EuroVelo

Get to know the Pomeranian routes of EuroVelo better

 

Children’s Day for young and old will take place on June 8!

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We invite you to Children’s Day for young and old. It will be happening during this family picnic! Sports attractions (but not only!), games, shows, competitions await us. There will be something nice to eat. And there will be a moment for chill. We start at Friends’ School, at Primary School No. 35, and immediately after that we have fun in Oliwa, because on that day there is also Viva Oliva! Save the date in your calendars and gather your strength:)

 

8 June 2023 | SP 35 | Hours. 10.00 – 14.00

ZONES: EDU & FUN | SPORT | FOOD & CHILL | FOR A TODDLER

 

One of the most important days of the year is ahead of us: Children’s Day! On this occasion, we invite the entire Olivia community with their families and friends to participate in the Family Picnic for young and old!

 

Games, plays, competitions with prizes, sports activities and many other surprises await the little ones.

 

We invite you to chilling with lemonade, grilled sausages, live music. We encourage you to be active in the open air and compete in competitions! After all, each of us has something of a child in us!

 

Here are some of the highlights:

 

EDU & FUN

  • A supermachine for the Earth! It will be possible to make a button or a comb out of plastic
  • Field game
  • Rubik’s Cube and Math Puzzles
  • healthy diet

 

SPORT

  • handball
  • soccer
  • hockey
  • ice skating
  • Short Truck
  • Master of balance
  • Master of Strength
  • rowing ergometer

 

FOOD & CHILL

  • french fries
  • Casseroles
  • Pancakes
  • ice cream
  • homemade cakes
  • grilled sausages
  • fruit

 

TODDLER

  • Face painting
  • giant soap bubbles
  • mega-bricks

 

MAIN STAGE

 

10.00 Welcome to the guests
10:15 Zumba show part 1.
10:30 Gdańsk Umbrella part 1
10:45 Dance show
11:30 Aloha Dance – winners’ show
11:45 Quiz about the school, Olivia, the district
12:00 Got Talent
12:30 First Aid
12:50 Zumba part 2.
13; 00 Gdańska Parasolka, part 2
13:15 Hockey kit show
13:30 Surprises from the Frigate
14:00 Final of the Gdansk Umbrella Lottery

 

Participation in the event does not require prior reservation, and all further information will be published in the news and on the

Olivia Centre Facebook

 profile!

 

See you on June 8!