Warsaw parks and gardens: discover green Warsaw and enjoy the beauty of nature The Ujazdowski Park (city center) The Ujazdowski Park is one of Warsaw’s most valuable monuments of garden art (designed and opened in 1896). It is located in the heart of Warsaw, just 600 meters from Łazienki Park. It is smaller than Łazienki Park and…
Places to visit in Mazury, Poland Masuria (Mazury in Polish), a region famous for its lakes, is located in north-eastern Poland, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship/Province, whose capital is the city of Olsztyn. The Province has two parts: Warmia and Mazury. Informally, everything (including Warmia and Olsztyn) that is in north-eastern Poland and has lakes is…
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…
The Baltic Seaside & Hel Peninsula: the perfect destination in Poland for those looking for wide sandy beaches or wanting to learn windsurfing 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…
9 botanical gardens in Poland: Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Warsaw, Katowice, Łódź Where to see nature’s blooming beauty in Poland? Where to immerse yourself in nature – admiring the intense colors and smells of plants? There are many wonderful parks in Poland, and botanical gardens are the largest and most diverse oases of nature. The botanical gardens…
The biggest and most interesting ropes parks in Poland: an exciting outdoor experience for children and adults High ropes centers are not only for seasoned thrill-seekers or those looking to conquer a fear of heights. They are fun and a great shared adventure for a family or friends’ day out. High ropes courses are a…
Where to see dinosaurs in Poland: the biggest dinosaur parks in Poland Dinosaurs and their mysterious history fascinate both children and adults. Visiting a dinosaur park is not only entertaining but also educational – and all this outdoors! If you’re fascinated by dinosaurs, check out our list of the biggest dino-themed parks in Poland and…
16 amusement parks and theme parks in Poland “JuraPark Krasiejów” – a dinosaur theme park between the cities of Wrocław and Kraków Photo source: JuraPark Krasiejów “Zoo Borysew” – a zoo in central Poland famous for white tigers and lions Photo source: Zoo Borysew “Zatorland” – animatronic dinosaurs, mythology park, funfair (located in the same…
August in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw Outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw reopened for a new season in the first weeks of June and operate until the end of August. Our post covers: Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw (in…