Poland in December: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in December In 2020, astronomical winter begins on December 21 with the winter solstice – it’s the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland in the whole year. On a positive note – starting from December 22, the days in Poland get…
Unexpected Places to Experience a Winter Wonderland in Poland Poland may not be the first place that comes to mind when you imagine a winter wonderland, but give it a chance to surprise you. Poland is a country filled with diverse natural landscapes including calm seas, endless forests, and towering peaks. In the wintertime, each…
Winter in Poland: 4 public holidays, 3 shopping Sundays, winter school break. Observances and celebrations in Poland in December, January & February Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2020, January & February 2021 December 6, December 13, December 20, and January 31, 2021. There is a bill on additional trading Sunday – December 6. On December…
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…
Polish school holidays: first day of school in Poland and last day of school in Poland The school year in Poland is divided into 2 terms: the first/winter term (pierwszy semestr) and the second/summer term (drugi semestr). While the first and last days of school are set the same for all of Poland, the winter…
Christmas Markets in Poland Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Christmas markets in the largest Polish cities have been canceled and will not be held in the 2020/2021 season. Below you will find photos and information about Christmas markets in Poland in the previous season. 2019/2020 winter season Poland is already getting into the holiday spirit.…
Public holidays, observances & traditions in Poland in 2020 and 2021 Public holidays in Poland in 2020 Please note that public institutions, schools, stores in Poland are closed during bank/public holidays (with the exception of some small local stores and gas station stores). In 2020, there are the following public/bank holidays in Poland: Wednesday, January 1,…
Where to learn to ski in Poland and where to spend winter holidays in Poland When the temperature drops below zero, you can start planning your ski adventure in Poland. And the best part is that you don’t need to drive for hours south of Poland, to the mountains! You can enjoy many ski slopes…
Ice skating rinks in Warsaw for a perfect winter outing When the temperature drops in Poland, that means it’s time to go ice-skating. If you’re itching to strap on the blades or learn skating, Warsaw has many rinks to explore. And it’s not just during Christmas that you can get your skates on, as there are…
Events and things to do in Poland in February 2020: festivals, exhibitions, concerts, fairs, theaters Weather in Poland in February The average temperature in February in Poland is still below 0 (-0,3°C / 32°F). February is the least rainy month in Poland. The average rainfall level in Poland in February is 31 mm. What does…