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…
Gift ideas for kids of all ages: products of Polish manufacturers and brands To inspire and help you with shopping, we have prepared a list of selected Polish brands and manufacturers – local businesses “made in Poland”. This way, you can find original gifts for children and support Polish companies. Enjoy your shopping; we hope this…
Christmas markets and gift fairs in Poland: Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, Gdańsk, Toruń, Szczecin, the Katowice area 2025/2026 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…
Beautiful places in Poland to see fall colors: our picks for the most spectacular fall foliage spots in Poland Autumn trees in Poland are full of vibrant colors of orange, yellow, brown, and red. This time in Poland is called poetically ‘Golden Polish Autumn’ (Złota Polska Jesień). Make use of every moment of good weather for a walk and visit a park…
Polish school holidays: the first day of school in Poland and the last day of school in Poland The school year in Poland is divided into two terms: the first/winter term (pierwszy semestr) and the second/summer term (drugi semestr). While the first and last school days are the same for Poland, the winter break (ferie…
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…
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 –…
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…
The next time change in Poland: October 26, 2025 The change to summertime in Poland occurs on the last Sunday of March. Poland switches back to regular time on the last Sunday of October. On Sunday night, October 26, at 03:00 am, clocks are turned backward 1 hour to 02:00 am. This means that we…
Poland in October: tips for making the most of your autumn in Poland The cover photo features autumn in the city of Gdańsk Weather in Poland in October The weather in Poland in October differs each year and is difficult to predict – one day, you can enjoy sunny weather, and the other is cold…