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…
Autumn in Poland: time change, 2 public holidays, observances, celebrations Trade ban Sundays in Poland in autumn 2023 In autumn 2023, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 17, 2023. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online…
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…
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…
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 third largest city in Poland (after Warsaw and Kraków), 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…
15 amusement parks and theme parks in Poland “JuraPark Krasiejów” – a dinosaur theme park between the cities of Wrocław and Kraków Photo source: JuraPark Krasiejów “Zoo Borysew” – a zoo in central Poland famous for white tigers and lions Photo source: Zoo Borysew “Zatorland” – animatronic dinosaurs, mythology park, funfair (located in the same…
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…
Poland in August: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland Weather in Poland in August The average monthly temperature in August – the last summer month in Poland – is 18,5°C / 65°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 66 mm. In Poland, the name of the month (sierpień) comes from the sickle…
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…