Winter in Poland: five public holidays, four shopping Sundays, winter school break. Observances and celebrations in Poland in December, January & February Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2025, January & February 2026 December 7, December 14, December 21, 2025, and January 25, 2026, are shopping Sundays in Poland. Click here to read our post…
Light displays in Warsaw: festive illuminations, light festivals, and Christmas decorations in Warsaw during the 2025/2026 season “The Royal Garden of Light” – illumination festival in Wilanów Palace Garden October 18, 2025 – February 28, 2026 “The Royal Garden of Light” (Królewski Ogród Światła) is Warsaw’s must-see sight in autumn and winter evenings, and both…
Festive illuminations in Poland: beautiful holiday light displays in Poland From October/November through the wintertime season, many parks in Poland transform after dark into a magical world of lights, allowing you to spend time outdoors, walking in winter festive scenery. We take you through selected places across Poland where you can cut yourself off from everyday…
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…
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…
Poland in February: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in February The average temperature in February in Poland is still below 0 (-0,3°C / 32°F). February is the least rainy month in Poland. The average rainfall level in Poland in February is 31 mm. What does the word…
February in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your winter in Warsaw Escape rooms in Warsaw (available in English) Escape Room is an interactive team game in which participants are locked in a room and must solve a series of puzzles and discover hidden clues to escape the room before a specific…
Unexpected Places to Experience a Winter Wonderland in Poland Poland may not be the first place that comes to mind when you imagine a winter wonderland, but give it a chance to surprise you. Poland is filled with diverse natural landscapes, including calm seas, endless forests, and towering peaks. In the wintertime, each of these…
Out of 516 national parks in Europe, 23 national parks are located in Poland National parks in Poland contain many of the most treasured landscapes, from the majestic mountain ranges to the beaches, ancient forests, lush green valleys. It’s tough to choose which natural wonders in Poland you should visit first. If you’re a lover of the outdoors…