Summertime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland Broad bean (bób) – an iconic vegetable in Poland Connoisseurs of broad beans (many in Poland!) are counting down the days in June when the broad beans are available on the stalls in Poland. And the broad bean season in Poland is short,…
Warsaw parks and gardens: discover green Warsaw and enjoy the beauty of nature A new park in Warsaw, by the water, Park Żerański – opened in 2025 (Białołęka) This is a brand new park in Warsaw, opened in October 2025, located in the northern part of the city. What makes this park unique? It’s the…
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…
Poland in August: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland Discover Poland: The Baltic Coast – Hel Peninsula 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 entry to the Peninsula in Władysławowo, 3 km at the end…
August in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw Outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw reopened for a new season in the first weeks of June and operate until the end of August. Our post covers: Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw (in…
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…
Poland in July: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland The cover photo features Lake Wigry National Park in Northern Poland Weather in Poland in July July is a month characterized by hot weather and warm nights in Poland. The average monthly temperature in July in Poland is 19°C / 66°F, and the…
July in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in July – OUTDOOR A summer trip idea near Warsaw: lavender fields, 40 km from Warsaw Location: Lawendowa Siwianka, 40 km east of Warsaw. Siwianka 13, 05-340 Siwianka. Location on Google Maps. Purple fields to…