Sopot Town Hall - From Fewson Villa to Municipal Office

The Sopot Town Hall, which currently serves as the seat of the Municipal Office, is a building with a rich history and interesting architecture. The first seat of the municipal authorities was the Fewson Villa, purchased by the Sopot commune in 1900. It was located in a picturesque setting, bordered by the Herbstów park and the Haffner stream to the south, the Victoria Hotel plot to the north, and the Sopot cliff to the east. It was in this former villa that the first session of the City Council took place on April 1, 1902. From 1910, the villa was used as a town hall.

The current town hall building was built between 1910 and 1911 based on a design by the municipal architect Paul Puchmüller. Originally, the building ended with a clock tower, but between 1922 and 1923 it was expanded to include a gallery and a city council meeting room. Over the years, it has served various functions - from 1945 to 1958 it was the seat of the Gdansk Voivodeship authorities, and then it became the seat of the Sopot Municipal Office.

The Town Hall also hides interesting details. Above the main entrance, you can admire the oldest preserved coat of arms of Sopot, depicting a seagull holding a fish on yellow sand, designed by Elsa Lüdecke. This city symbol is a unique accent that emphasizes the rich history and tradition of Sopot.