May 2021 in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your spring in Warsaw Vistula river cruises & kayaking in the Warsaw area Please note that due to weather conditions or the high water level in the Vistula river, some cruises can be temporarily suspended. It’s recommended to check the Facebook page of a cruise provider…
Poland in May: tips for making the most of your spring in Poland Ideas for outdoor activities and things to do outside in Poland in May The weather in Poland is growing warmer by the day, it’s time to enjoy the outdoors! Luckily, in Poland, there are plenty of things to do outside that you can enjoy…
Botanical gardens in Poland Where to see nature’s blooming beauty in Poland? Where to immerse yourself in nature – admiring the intense colors and smells of plants? There are many wonderful parks in Poland, and botanical gardens are the largest and most diverse oases of nature. The botanical gardens in Poland are run by universities and scientific…
Out of 516 national parks in Europe, 23 national parks are located in Poland National parks in Poland contain many of the most treasured landscapes, from the majestic mountain ranges to the beaches, ancient forests, lush green valleys. It’s tough to choose which natural wonders in Poland you should visit first. If you’re a lover of the outdoors…
Warsaw parks and gardens: discover green Warsaw and enjoy the beauty of nature The best places in the Warsaw area to admire magnolias, Japanese sakura cherries, rhododendrons blossom After long months of autumn and winter, Warsaw can be perceived as a grey and rainy city;) Fortunately, in spring, the city comes alive with flowering trees and…
6 springtime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland After months of winter root vegetables and frozen or canned veggies, spring in Poland welcomes us with first fresh local treasures. In Polish they have a special name – ‘nowalijki’ – bringing something new. Don’t miss them! Some of the vegetables come…
Spring 2021 in Poland: 6 public holidays, time change, shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Shopping Sundays in Poland in spring 2021 March 28, April 25, and June 27 are shopping Sundays in Poland. You can learn more about Sunday trade ban in Poland in our post: shopping Sundays in Poland in 2021. Public holidays and celebrations in…
Where are the most beautiful mountains in Poland? Mountains in Poland are, next to the Baltic Sea and lakes, one of the biggest attractions for tourists who value contact with nature. Mountains in Poland include 3 main mountain ranges: Sudetes (Sudety), Carpathians (Karpaty), and Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Góry Świętokrzyskie) and 28 smaller mountain ranges within them. The…
Poland in April: tips for making the most of your spring in Poland Botanical gardens in Poland to visit in April Spring and April is a great time to admire and observe nature in Poland waking up to life. Where to see nature’s blooming beauty in Poland? There are many wonderful parks in Poland, and botanical…
Easter in Poland: tones of food, egg tapping game, Polish Water Fight Day Polish Easter traditions: Easter palms (palmy wielkanocne) The Easter “palm” is a symbolic twig prepared before Easter in memory of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. The palms are blessed in churches during the celebration of Palm Sunday (Niedziela Palmowa, in 2021, Palm Sunday falls on…