January in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your winter in Warsaw Sleigh and horse carriage rides in the vicinity of Warsaw Horse-drawn sleigh rides are a unique winter attraction in Poland. Usually, they are associated with the mountains, but in the vicinity of Warsaw, we can also go for a sleigh…
December in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your winter in Warsaw Christmas markets and gift fairs in Warsaw Outdoor Christmas Market in the Old Town Location: Warsaw Old Town, the Warsaw Barbican area, opposite the Royal Castle. Sunday-Thursday: 11 am – 8 pm, Friday-Saturday: 11 am – 9.30 pm, free entrance.…
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…
Another rainy day in Warsaw? Too cold or too hot to stay outside? Check our ideas for fun (indoor!) activities for a bad weather day in Warsaw Bowling in Warsaw Try to pronounce bowling in Polish: kręgle!;) Bowling is relatively new entertainment in Poland, but many Poles – children and adults – have come to…
Another rainy day? Too cold or too hot to stay outside? It’s time to visit the museum! Explore the city with our list of museums and galleries in Warsaw A new museum in Warsaw: Chocolate Factory Museum [Praga] Location: Fabryka Czekolady E.Wedel, al. Emila Wedla 5 Street (Praga), location on Google Maps. Open from September 4, 2024. This…
Botanical Garden of Polish Academy of Sciences in Powsin near Warsaw Ogród Botaniczny PAN w Powsinie The Botanical Garden in Powsin for years has been my favorite place for weekend trips with kids. And there are not any attractions dedicated to children, no playground, no inflatable slides, no trampolines, no souvenir shops. But the kids…
Enjoying small pleasures while supporting local craftsmen during a lockdown: a virtuous circle With another week of lockdown, you’ve had to show tremendous patience, adaptability, organization, imagination to make it all work smoothly. Allow yourself to enjoy a few small pleasures that will make your life lighter and ease the situation at home. Small local businesses…
Schools and families during the coronavirus pandemic: challenges of online education Schools across Poland are closed and have moved to online education. They are offering virtual classrooms where students can attend live classes, videos prepared by the teachers or assignments for students to do at home. The world has never seen this many children out…