Places to visit in Mazury, Poland Masuria (Mazury in Polish), a region famous for its lakes, is located in north-eastern Poland, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship/Province, whose capital is the city of Olsztyn. The Province has two parts: Warmia and Mazury. Informally, everything (including Warmia and Olsztyn) that is in north-eastern Poland and has lakes is…
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…
Beach towns and Baltic seaside resorts in Poland Krynica Morska and the Vistula Spit – relatively quick access, beautiful beaches, and forests The Vistula Spit (Mierzeja Wiślana) is a narrow strip of land separating the Bay of Gdańsk (Zatoka Gdańska) from the Vistula Lagoon (Zalew Wiślany), known for its hotels, bicycle routes, and the history…
Best family-friendly hotels in Poland: a breakaway that allows you precious time with the family – but also a bit of adult time too A zoo with kangaroos and camels? Kids entertainers available 365 days a year? Big sandbox and mud kitchen inside the hotel building? Beach or ski slope within walking distance from the…
Summer 2023 in Poland: 2 public holidays, 2 shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Shopping Sundays in Poland in the summer of 2023 June 25 and August 27 are shopping Sundays in Poland in the summer of 2023. You can learn more about the Sunday trade ban in Poland in our post: Shopping Sundays in Poland.…
Poland in May: tips for making the most of your spring in Poland Places to visit in Mazury Masuria (Mazury in Polish), a region famous for its lakes, is located in north-eastern Poland, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship/Province, whose capital is the city of Olsztyn. The Province has two parts: Warmia and Mazury. Informally, everything (including Warmia…
The best things to do in the city of 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…
Things to do in the city of Kraków (Cracow) with kids Why Krakow is worth visiting Kraków (in English Krakow or Cracow) is a city located in southern Poland on the Vistula River – the second-largest city in Poland (after Warsaw) in terms of population and area. The former capital of Poland and the seat of…
12 amusement parks and theme parks in Poland “Majaland Warsaw” – a new park, opened in 2022 Photo source: Majaland Warsaw “Majaland Kownaty” – a theme park in western Poland, dedicated to Maya the Bee Photo source: Majaland Kownaty “Julinek” – an amusement park close to Warsaw, adjacent to the Kampinos National Park Photo source:…
Indoor and outdoor aquaparks in Poland We probably won’t be mistaken when we say that a lot of children (and adults!) would indicate water slides in aquaparks as the greatest fun ever! Water parks are the perfect way to escape the heat or hide from the rain. They are good for every season of the…