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 entrance to the Peninsula in Władysławowo, 3 km…
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…
Summer in Warsaw: things to do in Warsaw in the summertime Summer in Warsaw is a wonderful time! The city is empty in July and August because many Varsovians go on vacation. Summer in Warsaw is a time of relaxation – lively green trees and lawns, streets decorated with blooming flowers, and most cafes and…
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…
Hiking with kids: prepare your family to explore the Tatra Mountains in Poland so everyone can enjoy it The Tatra Mountains in Poland are rich in trails suitable for families with children. Check out our eight tips to make your adventure in the Tatras fun for the whole family! 1. Select a trail ending with a…
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…
Poland in June: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland The cover photo features the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea, the city of Sopot Our Guide to Hiking in Poland: the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane trails The Tatra Mountains (‘Tatry’ in Polish) – the highest mountains in Poland, located in the south of…
June in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw Food halls, outdoor street food markets, and farmers’ markets in Warsaw Outdoor street food markets in Warsaw “Nocny Market” in Wola Location: Nocny Market, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola). Friday-Saturday 5 pm – 1 am, Sunday 4 pm – 11 pm. “The Night…
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 entertaining and educational, and all this is outdoors! If you’re fascinated by dinosaurs, check out our list of Poland’s biggest dino-themed parks and explore! “JuraPark Krasiejów” – a…
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…