About Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library

The Garden is located on the roof of a new building of the University of Warsaw Library (Powiśle) and is one of the largest roof gardens in Europe. From the top, you will have a wonderful view of Warsaw, including the Vistula river and the Palace of Culture and Science. The library Garden has two parts: the upper on the roof and the lower garden where you will find the ponds, the fountain, and the granite sculptures. The Lower Garden is open all year, and the Roof Garden is open from April 1 until the end of October.

How to get there:

The Garden is located in Powiśle district, close to the Copernicus Center and Vistula river
By car: On weekdays, the Garden area is within paid parking zone. On weekends, visitors can park for free on small streets around the library. However, it may be difficult to find a free spot
By bus: 105, 118, 127 (bus stop: Biblioteka Uniwersytecka)
By metro: line 2, Centrum Nauki Kopernik stop (requires 10-minute walk – about 800 m, Google navigation may be useful if you are new in Warsaw)

Opening hours:

April: 8 am – 6 pm
May – September: 8 am – 8 pm
October: 8 am – 6 pm
November – March, only the Lower Garden: 8 am – 3 pm

Tickets:

Free entrance

Where to have lunch or coffee:

You can get a snack or coffee inside the library building (be ready to face lots of students:)
You can walk few minutes (about 250 m) to Radna street. There are two small restaurants where waiters speak English: Veg Deli serving vegetarian dishes and Dziurka od Klucza (Keyhole) serving Italian dishes

Other information:

Animals are not allowed
Feel free to have a picnic on the grass - it is allowed there:)
Please note that from November 1 until March 31 only the Lower Garden is open

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Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library

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