Christmas markets and gift fairs in Poland: Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, Gdańsk, Toruń, Szczecin, the Katowice area 2024/2025 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…
Christmas in Poland: traditions, family, and… food Christmas Eve in Poland (Wigilia), December 24 Christmas Eve Dinner – kolacja wigilijna – is Poland’s most important Christmas celebration. Christmas Eve Dinner starts in the late afternoon or evening, depending on the family (some people visit two or more families during Christmas Eve, having two or more…
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 filled with diverse natural landscapes, including calm seas, endless forests, and towering peaks. In the wintertime, each of these…
Poland in December: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in December In 2024, astronomical winter begins on December 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland all year. On a positive note, starting on December 21, the days in Poland will…
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…
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…
Autumn in Poland: time change, 2 public holidays, observances, celebrations Trade ban Sundays in Poland in autumn 2024 In autumn 2024, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 15, 2024. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online…
Glamping in Poland – for those who love the idea of reconnecting with nature by going on a camping trip but aren’t too keen on the basic living arrangements Glamping comes from combining the words “glamorous” and “camping”. It means accommodation surrounded by nature while maintaining the comfort and amenities offered by the hotel. Glamping…
Poland in August: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland Discover Poland: The Baltic Coast – Hel Peninsula Hel Peninsula (Półwysep Helski) is one of the most picturesque destinations in Poland. Just beautiful. It’s 34 km long, narrow (100 m at the entry to the Peninsula in Władysławowo, 3 km at the end…
Poland in July: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland The cover photo features Lake Wigry National Park in Northern Poland Weather in Poland in July July is a month characterized by hot weather and warm nights in Poland. The average monthly temperature in July in Poland is 19°C / 66°F, and the…