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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Poland in September: tips for making the most of your autumn in Poland The cover photo features Solińskie Lake in the Bieszczady Mountains in south-eastern Poland. Weather in Poland in September September marks the end of summer in Poland. Technically, the summer lasts until September 23, but September in Poland is considered an autumn month. After…
Summertime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland Broad bean (bób) – an iconic vegetable in Poland Connoisseurs of broad beans (many in Poland!) are counting down the days in June when the broad beans are available on the stalls in Poland. And the broad bean season in Poland is short,…