Maria Oskroba of Pierogi and More cooking school in Warsaw shares her granny Helena’s best pierogi hacks and gives 10 reasons why (almost) everyone loves Polish dumplings The word PIEROGI (pronounced: pyeh-RROH-ghee) derives from an old proto-Slavic word “pir” meaning a feast or merry gathering. No wonder pierogi is a highlight of a traditional Sunday family dinner…
Winter in Poland: five public holidays, four shopping Sundays, winter school break. Observances and celebrations in Poland in December, January & February Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2025, January & February 2026 December 7, December 14, December 21, 2025, and January 25, 2026, are shopping Sundays in Poland. Click here to read our post…
Poland in December: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in December In 2025, 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…
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…
Smog in Poland: Why is snow no longer a symbol of winter in Poland, and why has it given way to smog? When the temperature in Poland drops in autumn and winter, the air quality deteriorates. The heating season opens the season for smog in Polish towns and villages. Air pollution is a growing problem…
How to celebrate Halloween: ideas and online stores delivering in Poland To save you time and suggest some fun Halloween ideas, we have collected selected links to online stores delivering in Poland. Pumpkins! Dynie! Decorating or carving All online grocery stores in Poland (like Auchan or Carrefour) offer different kinds of pumpkins in October (our…
Summer in Poland: public holidays, shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Shopping Sundays in Poland in the summer of 2025 June 29 and August 31 are shopping Sundays in Poland in the summer of 2025. You can learn more about the Sunday trade ban in Poland in our post: Shopping Sundays in Poland. Public holidays and…
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…
Foodsharing in Warsaw and other cities in Poland: How to stop throwing good food away? What to do with leftover food? Does this sometimes happen at your home: leftovers from lunch? You bought too much fruit and you know you won’t have time to eat it? Cans gathering dust at the back of your cupboard? Would…
Coronavirus regulations and restrictions in Poland Last update: July 1, 2023 Currently, there are NO restrictions related to the coronavirus in Poland. There are no covid travel rules in place for people arriving in Poland from abroad. You do NOT need to: complete any passenger locator forms. present vaccination proof, and take any covid tests…