Maria Oskroba of Pierogi and More cooking school in Warsaw shares her granny Helena’s best pierogi hacks and gives 10 reasons why (almost) everyone loves Polish dumplings The word PIEROGI (pronounced: pyeh-RROH-ghee) derives from an old proto-Slavic word “pir” meaning a feast or merry gathering. No wonder pierogi is a highlight of a traditional Sunday family dinner…
Where to go sledding in Warsaw? Warsaw’s best sledding spots by district When it starts to snow, we are often asked where a good place to go sledging and build a snowman in Warsaw is. Here is a rundown of some popular places in Warsaw by district. If you want to add your favorite spot in…
Are you exhausted from the Christmas preparations? Is the atmosphere at home tense rather than festive? Anna Hady, a family & relationship coach, explains why it’s essential to pause, consider family members’ needs, and set relationships as the goal of pre-Christmas preparations. In daily life, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us…
Winter in Warsaw: attractions and things to do in Warsaw in the wintertime Ice skating rinks in Warsaw Warsaw has many rinks to explore. And it’s not just during Christmas that you can get your skates on, as there are plenty of ice skating rink options from the end of November until February/March. The first…
Christmas markets and gift fairs in Poland: Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, Gdańsk, Toruń, Szczecin, the Katowice area 2025/2026 season Poland is already getting into the holiday spirit in November. If you are planning a Christmas shopping or a day out for the whole family, learn more about the festive markets and fairs offering classic…
Winter in Poland: five public holidays, four shopping Sundays, winter school break. Observances and celebrations in Poland in December, January & February Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2025, January & February 2026 December 7, December 14, December 21, 2025, and January 25, 2026, are shopping Sundays in Poland. Click here to read our post…
Sunday trade ban in Poland and shopping Sundays in Poland in 2026. Public holidays in Poland in 2026 Stores in Poland can be open only on selected Sundays. Shopping Sundays in Poland are on the following days: three Sundays immediately before Christmas Day; one Sunday immediately before Easter; the last Sunday in January, April, June,…
Light displays in Warsaw: festive illuminations, light festivals, and Christmas decorations in Warsaw during the 2025/2026 season “The Royal Garden of Light” – illumination festival in Wilanów Palace Garden October 18, 2025 – February 28, 2026 “The Royal Garden of Light” (Królewski Ogród Światła) is Warsaw’s must-see sight in autumn and winter evenings, and both…
Festive illuminations in Poland: beautiful holiday light displays in Poland From October/November through the wintertime season, many parks in Poland transform after dark into a magical world of lights, allowing you to spend time outdoors, walking in winter festive scenery. We take you through selected places across Poland where you can cut yourself off from everyday…
Guide to visiting Auschwitz with lots of practical tips How to get to Auschwitz by car, train, or plane Auschwitz Memorial is located in the town of Oświęcim, in southern Poland. The entrance for visitors and the parking lot’s address: Więźniów Oświęcimia 55 Street, 32-600 Oświęcim (entrance for visitors’ location on Google Maps). Remember this…