How to safely celebrate Halloween during a pandemic in Poland Halloween celebrations – in Poland and everywhere in the world – look different. Our children’s costumes might not get as much praise as usual, our Halloween parties are often on Zoom or Facetime, and trick-or-treating is limited compared to previous years. However, we are convinced…
Ideas for easy weekend getaways in Poland – from city breaks to nature escapes The town of Kazimierz Dolny – architecture, rich history, long walking and cycling routes The town of Kazimierz Dolny is located in eastern Poland, in Lublin Voivodeship, on the Eastern bank of the Vistula river. Location on Google map. What attracts a million…
The next time change in Poland: October 31, 2021 The change to summertime in Poland takes place on the last Sunday of March. Poland switches back to regular time on the last Sunday of October. The European Union lawmakers decided to end the twice-a-year (March and October) custom of time changes throughout the European Union,…
Poland in October: tips for making the most of your autumn in Poland Weather in Poland in October The weather in Poland in October differs each year and is difficult to predict – one day you can enjoy sunny weather and the other it’s cold and rainy (usually, there are no frosts that can occur in…
October 2021 in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your autumn in Warsaw Pumpkin farms, apple picking, an educational eco farm in the Warsaw area Pumpkin farm in Powsin, south of Warsaw Pumpkin farm ‘Dynioland’ in Wieliszew, north of Warsaw Pumpkin farm in Wilanów/Zawady Pumpkin Garden in Białołęka – pumpkin scenography for taking photos and having…
Public holidays, observances & traditions in Poland in 2021 and 2022 The list of public/bank holidays in Poland in 2021 In 2021, there are the following public/bank holidays in Poland: Friday, January 1, 2021 – New Year Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – Epiphany Sunday, April 4, 2021 – Easter Monday, April 5, 2021 – Easter Monday…
Smog in Poland: Why snow is no longer a symbol of winter in Poland and gave way to smog? When the temperature in Poland drops in autumn and winter, the air quality deteriorates. The heating season opens the season for smog in Polish towns and villages. Air pollution is a growing problem in Poland. Although some steps…
Beautiful places in Poland to see fall colors: our picks for the most spectacular fall foliage spots in Poland Autumn trees in Poland are full of vibrant colors of orange, yellow, brown, and red. This time in Poland is called poetically ‘Golden Polish Autumn’ (Złota Polska Jesień). Make use of every moment of good weather for a walk and visit a park in…
Autumn in Poland: time change, 2 public holidays, observances, celebrations Trade ban Sundays in Poland in autumn 2021 In autumn 2021, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 12, 2021. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland in 2021. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland…
The 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 city…