Name: Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library
Item: Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library
Author: Magda Piasecka

About Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library

The Garden is located on the roof of a new building of the University of Warsaw Library (Powiśle) and is one of the largest roof gardens in Europe. From the top, you will have a wonderful view of Warsaw, including the Vistula river and the Palace of Culture and Science. The library Garden has two parts: the upper garden on the roof and the lower garden where you will find the ponds, the fountain, and the granite sculptures. The Lower Garden is open all year, and the Roof Garden is open from April 1 until the end of October.

Opening hours in April: 8 am – 6 pm.
May – September: 8 am – 8 pm.
October: 8 am – 6 pm.
From November 1 until March 31, the roof garden is closed, only the lower garden is available (8 am – 3 pm).
Free entrance.

How to get there:

The Garden is located in Powiśle district, close to the Copernicus Center and Vistula river
By car: On weekdays, the Garden area is within paid parking zone. On weekends, visitors can park for free on small streets around the library. However, it may be difficult to find a free spot
By bus: 105, 118, 127 (bus stop: Biblioteka Uniwersytecka)
By metro: line 2, Centrum Nauki Kopernik stop (requires 10-minute walk – about 800 m, Google navigation may be useful if you are new in Warsaw)

Tickets:

Free entrance

Other information:

Animals are not allowed
Feel free to have a picnic on the grass – it is allowed there:)
Please note that from November 1 until March 31 only the Lower Garden is open

Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library

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