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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Poland in February: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in February The average temperature in February in Poland is still below 0 (-0,3°C / 32°F). On a positive note – February is the least rainy month in Poland. The average rainfall level in Poland in February is 31 mm.…
February 2021 in Warsaw: ideas and recommendations for making the most of your wintertime in Warsaw Ice skating rinks re-opened in February in Warsaw An outdoor ice rink in Praga, at Plac Konesera (re-opened from February 12) Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga). Opening hours: 10 am – 10 pm (75 min-sessions and 15-min breaks,…