Public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in September, October & November 2019 Commemoration of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II September 1, 2019 marks the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. The main commemoration event will take place in Warsaw with the participation of many world leaders, including…
Hiking with kids: prepare your family to explore the Tatra Mountains in Poland so everyone can enjoy it The Tatra Mountains in Poland are rich in trails suitable for families with children. Check out our 8 easy tips to make your adventure in the Tatras fun for the whole family! 1. Select a trail ending with…
Summertime in Poland is rich in seasonal fruits. Don’t miss super-nutritious bilberries, juicy cherries, tart rhubarb, knockout gooseberries or unique wild strawberries! Wild strawberries, woodland strawberries (poziomki) Wild strawberries in Poland grow in open fields, forests, meadows. They look like tiny strawberries, are extremely delicate and rare. Their taste and aroma are exceptional. In the…
The 9 things to do in Poznań – discover the city where centuries-old tradition meets a modern vibe Why Poznań is worth visiting Poznań is the 5th largest city in Poland by population (after Warsaw, Kraków, Łódź, and Wrocław), and the capital of Wielkopolskie Województwo (province). The Warta river flows beautifully through the city (the…
The 8 best things to do in Wrocław to relax, to learn something and to have fun Why Wrocław is worth visiting Wrocław is the fourth largest city in Poland (after Warsaw, Kraków, and Łódź), a vibrant student city, attracting many international businesses and thousands of tourists from Poland and abroad. Although the name of the…
Sunday trade ban in Poland and shopping Sundays in Poland in 2019 There are new regulations in Poland – stores can be open only on selected Sundays. In 2019 in Poland, 15 out of 52 Sundays are shopping days: January 27, February 24, March 31, April 14, April 28, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24, December 15, December 22, December 29. Basically, in…
Summer 2019 in Poland: 3 bank holidays, observances & celebrations Children’s Day Kids receive gifts. Schools and kindergartens host special events for kids – picnics, concerts, games, sports competitions, etc. There are many events for children organized all over Poland by the city authorities, institutions, theaters, restaurants. Whit Sunday / Pentecost / Zielone Świątki Bank…
Spring 2019 in Poland: 6 bank holidays, time change, observances & celebrations Last day of carnival, Śledzik (herring night), Ostatki (last days of carnival, Shrovetide Tuesday) The last chance to party (typically with drinking and music) before the start of Lent (which doesn’t mean there are no parties during Lent in Poland, just not as…
Easter in Poland: tones of food, egg tapping game, Polish Water Fight Day Polish Easter traditions: Painted eggs (pisanki ) Adults at home and children at schools decorate hard-boiled eggs in shells: with paints, markers, crayons. During Easter season, you can find in Polish stores and even small delis paints and stickers dedicated to Easter egg decoration.…
Christmas in Poland: traditions, family, and… food Christmas Eve in Poland (Wigilia), December 24 Christmas Eve Dinner – kolacja wigilijna – is the most important Christmas celebration in Poland. Christmas Day (Boże Narodzenie) and the Second Day of Christmas, December 25-26 (bank holidays)