Christmas in Poland: traditions, family, and… food Christmas Eve in Poland (Wigilia), December 24 (a public holiday) 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 on Christmas Eve, having…
Christmas markets and gift fairs in Poland: Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, Gdańsk, Toruń, Szczecin, the Katowice area The post will be updated with 2026/2027 season events in November 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…
Autumn in Poland: time change, two public holidays, observances, celebrations Trade ban Sundays in Poland in autumn 2025 In autumn 2025, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 7, 2025. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online…
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…
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…