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…
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…
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…
Things to do in Krakow 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 seat of Polish kings. On one hand,…
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 adjacent to the Kampinos National Park Photo source: Julinek Park “Energylandia” –…
Dates to remember in Poland: public holidays, observances & traditions, shopping Sundays in Poland in 2023 The list of public/bank holidays in Poland in 2023 In 2023, there are the following public/bank holidays in Poland: Sunday, January 1, 2023 – New Year Friday, January 6, 2023 – Epiphany Sunday, April 9, 2023 – Easter Monday,…
Poland in January: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in January January is the coldest month in Poland. The average temperature in January in Poland is -1,5°C / 30,2°F. The average rainfall level in Poland in January is 37 mm. The Polish name for January – styczeń –…
Poland in December: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in December In 2022, 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…
Christmas markets and fairs in Poland: Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot, Toruń, Szczecin, the Katowice area 2022/2023 winter season Poland is getting into the holiday spirit already in November. If you are planning a Christmas shopping or a day out for all the family, learn more about the festive markets and fairs offering classic…
Christmas in Poland: traditions, family, and… food Christmas Eve in Poland (Wigilia), December 24 Christmas Eve Dinner – kolacja wigilijna – is the most important Christmas celebration in Poland. Christmas Eve Dinner starts in the late afternoon or in the evening, depending on the family (some people visit 2 or even more families during Christmas…