Christmas in Poland: traditions, family, and… food Christmas Eve in Poland (Wigilia), December 24 Christmas Eve Dinner – kolacja wigilijna – is the most important Christmas celebration in Poland. Christmas Eve Dinner starts in the late afternoon or in the evening, depending on a family (some people visit 2 or even more families during Christmas…
Poland in December: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in December In 2021, astronomical winter begins on December 21 with the winter solstice – it’s the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland in the whole year. On a positive note – starting from December 22, the days in Poland…
December 2021 in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your winter in Warsaw Things to do in Warsaw during Christmas – what’s open (December 24-26, 2021) Christmas mass in English in Warsaw December 24, Christmas Eve Special Christmas mass (pasterka) in English Location: St. Paul’s English Speaking Catholic Parish of Warsaw, Church of…
Smog in Poland: Why snow is no longer a symbol of winter in Poland and gave 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 in Poland. Although some steps…
Winter in Poland: 4 public holidays, 3 shopping Sundays, winter school break. Observances and celebrations in Poland in December, January & February Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2021, January & February 2022 December 12, December 19, and January 30, 2022 are shopping Sundays in Poland. You can learn more about the Sunday trade ban…
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…
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…
Where are the most beautiful mountains in Poland? Mountains in Poland are, next to the Baltic Sea and lakes, one of the biggest attractions for tourists who value contact with nature. Mountains in Poland include 3 main mountain ranges: Sudetes (Sudety), Carpathians (Karpaty), and Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Góry Świętokrzyskie) and 28 smaller mountain ranges within them. The…
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). On a positive note – February is the least rainy month in Poland. The average rainfall level in Poland in February is 31 mm.…
February 2022 in Warsaw: ideas and recommendations for making the most of your wintertime in Warsaw Ice skating rinks in Warsaw When the temperature drops in Poland, that means it’s time to go ice-skating. If you’re itching to strap on the blades or learn skating, Warsaw has many rinks to explore. And it’s not just during Christmas that you…