The city of Lublin for a weekend Lublin is a city in eastern Poland with a rich history, unique monuments, and excellent regional cuisine. It is the capital of the voivodeship and the eighth-largest city in Poland in terms of population. In recent years, Lublin has been increasingly mentioned on the list of the most…
Science museums in Poland to expand your mind and bring satisfaction and smile to your face Our list includes excellent science museums in Poland (Radom, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Wrocław, Kraków, Poznań, Łódź, Toruń, Warsaw) where interactive and hands-on exhibits provide both adults and children with unique experiences (and great fun!). Learning about science is easy –…
Spring 2025 in Poland: 6 public holidays, time change, shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Shopping Sundays in Poland in spring 2025 April 13 and April 27 are shopping Sundays in Poland in spring 2025. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland delivering…
Six springtime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland After months of winter root vegetables and frozen or canned veggies, spring in Poland welcomes us with the first fresh local treasures. In Polish, they have a unique name – ‘nowalijki’ – bringing something new. Don’t miss them! Some vegetables come and…
Where to go for a day trip from Warsaw Looking to escape the noise and chaos of the city? Here are a few ways to escape Warsaw on a day trip and see sides of the region many visitors miss. Subscribe to the Kids in the City weekly Newsletter in English – each Thursday you will receive an email…
The city of Gdańsk: over 1000 years of tradition, one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea, amber, architectural gems, beaches For those planning a winter visit to Gdańsk – the Christmas market in Gdańsk Outdoor Christmas Market in Gdańsk Location: Targ Węglowy / Coal Market. Fair of Christmas gifts, crafts, decorations, food, a carousel, Santa, Snow…
Sunday trade ban in Poland and shopping Sundays in Poland in 2025. Public holidays in Poland in 2025 Stores in Poland can be open only on selected Sundays. Shopping Sundays in Poland are on the following days: two Sundays immediately before Christmas Day; one Sunday immediately before Easter; the last Sunday in January, April, June,…
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…
Dates to remember in Poland: public holidays, observances & traditions, shopping Sundays in Poland in 2025 The list of public/bank holidays in Poland in 2025 Starting from 2025, December 24 (Christmas Eve) is a public holiday in Poland. In 2025, there are the following public/bank holidays in Poland: January 1, 2025 – New Year January…
Winter in Poland: 4 public holidays, 3 shopping Sundays, winter school break. Observances and celebrations in Poland in December, January & February Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2024, January & February 2025 December 15, 2024, December 22, 2024, and January 26, 2025, are shopping Sundays in Poland. Click here to read our post about…