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Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in May (indoor & outdoor)
For things to do INDOOR in Warsaw, please read our post that includes the list of ideas for fun (indoor!) activities for a bad weather day in Warsaw: Indoor things to do in Warsaw.
Explore Warsaw with our list of museums and galleries in Warsaw by district – there’s one to suit every interest and many of them are free to visit.
Synthetic outdoor ice rink in Bielany – FREE entrance
Open daily. Location: Primary School / Szkoła Podstawowa nr 187, Staffa 21 Street, free entrance, Monday – Friday 4 pm – 8 pm (10 am – 3 pm for school groups), weekends and holidays 10 am – 8 pm. 30 people can stay on the ice rink at the same time. It is possible to rent skates on-site. The facility will be open until the end of October. More on Facebook.
Donutting on a dry ski slope in Ochota
Open daily. Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. A fun outdoor seasonal (open from the end of April) attraction for children aged 3+ and adults, available on a dry ski slope (Górka Szczęśliwicka, the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: pontony zjazdowe. On hot days, a water mist is turned on on the slope. Besides donutting, you can also enjoy there an Alpine Coaster, playgrounds, and an outdoor swimming pool (open from June) in Szczęśliwicki Park where the hill is located. Opening hours, Monday-Sunday: 1 pm – 7 pm. 1 run – 6 PLN, 3 runs – 15 PLN. It is recommended to use helmets. More in Polish.
Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
From May 1 until September 30. Location: Multimedia
Famous outdoor piano recitals in the Łazienki Royal Park
From May 14 until September 24. Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, the area next to the Chopin Monument, closer entrance – from Aleje Ujazdowskie Street. The exact location of recitals on Google Maps. Famous outdoor piano recitals of Chopin music in the Łazienki Royal Park are back from May 14. Next to the monument of Fryderyk Chopin, in the park, there is a piano on which Chopin’s music is played by award-winning pianists from Poland and abroad. Starting from May 14, every Sunday, 2 concerts: 12 pm and 4 pm. Free entrance. Our tips in English on visiting the Łazienki Royal Park.
Outdoor karting track at the National Stadium
Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, car entrance from ul. R. Siwca Street, entrance from gate number 9. It is an outdoor track that also has go-karts for children (Junior go-karts: karts for children from approx. 135-140 cm tall) as well as two-seater go-karts- taxi (An adult takes the driver’s position. The child is a passenger. Available for children aged 5+ over 120 cm tall). Offer for children includes summer camps, go-kart school, and birthday parties. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 2 pm – 10 pm, Saturday-Sunday 10 am – 10 pm. Due to exclusive reservations of the track, please check the Calendar for track availability dates before going out. Individual tickets for go-kart rides are sold on an ongoing basis at the track reception (without prior reservation). Reservations are possible only for groups. It’s an outdoor track – it’s closed when it rains. Location on Google map. Website in Polish, Facebook page. Instagram.
Go-karting indoor tracks in the Warsaw area
There are 4 indoor karting tracks in and around Warsaw – open all year round. They offer go-karts for both adults and children. Click here to read our post featuring karting tracks in the Warsaw area.
Vegan Food Tour of Warsaw guided in English
The tour (in the Powiśle district of Warsaw) is conducted by a local foodie and a tour guide. During this plant-powered 3-hour walk the guide will take you to 6 spots – both sit-in and takeaway. You will enjoy 8 generous samples of vegan food. You will also visit local shops offering organic food and one of the coolest local indoor food halls – Elektrownia Powiśle. Upcoming tours: May 6, 7, 14, 28. 1 pm. More in English and online booking.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The Museum of Modern Art
Every Saturday. Location: “Museum on the Vistula” Pavilion, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 22 Street (on the Vistula bank), 2 pm. The tour is included in the ticket price (5/15 PLN). The tour includes a new exhibition: “No Master Territories: Feminist Worldmaking and the Moving Image” (an exhibition devoted to film and video work about women, by women). More about the exhibition in English. Facebook event in English.
Re-opening after a winter season of the Upper Garden of the Royal Castle
Location: The Garden is located at the back of the Royal Castle, in the Old Town. You can enter the lower garden from Wisłostrada Street / the Vistula Boulevard side. During the winter and spring season, only The Lower Garden is available. The Upper Garden is open from April 29. Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm. Free entrance. More about the Gardens of the Royal Castle in our post.
A new exhibition: Immersive Monet & The Impressionists
Until July 2. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola), level 2+. Monday 9 am – 2 pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9 am – 8 pm, Friday 9 am – 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 9 pm. Online tickets (regular ticket: 65 PLN weekend, 55 PLN weekday, reduced ticket 55 PLN weekend, 45 PLN weekday, family ticket 2+3 170 PLN weekend, 150 weekdays, children under 5 years old free entrance). More in Polish about the Exhibition. The exhibition presents Impressionist paintings using a modern video mapping system and innovative animations.
Alpine Coaster in Warsaw’s Ochota district
Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. The “Alpine Coaster” in Ochota has been reopened after winter break on March 22, 2023. You can enjoy it during the spring-summer season on Górka Szczęśliwicka (the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in Park Szczęśliwicki – the biggest park in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: kolejka grawitacyjna. The gravity slide has two seats. Speed up to 36 km/h, route length over 700 m. Opening hours: daily from 10 am to dusk. Price of the slide, 1 point per 1 slide: 1 point 10 PLN, 2 points 18 PLN, 6 points 45 PLN. A slide of 2 people equals 2 points. Minimum age for children: 3 years. Children younger than 8 years old may use the gravity slide only when accompanied by an older person over 8 years old. The gravity slide may be closed in case of rainfall. Website in Polish, Facebook page.
Horse Racing at Służewiec Racetrack
Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), more in Polish and online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). The Służewiec Horse Racetrack is not only a horse race but also an important monument in Warsaw – the track was opened in June 1939, and at that time it was the most modern and largest horse racing track in Europe. Of course, you don’t have to play sports betting if you don’t want to. It’s fun to watch the horses (sometimes you can even get up close), the children can play on the playground, you can eat something, and the race area itself is a huge green space! It is also worth paying attention to the kilometer-long wall separating the area of the Racing Track from Puławska Street, which has become a street gallery of Polish graffiti artists. Horse racing in Warsaw takes place almost every weekend, from end-April to mid-November. How to get there? By car, through the main gate at Puławska Street, where there is a large parking lot. You can also take tram no. 4 or 10 to the terminus. Website in English.
Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Every weekend in May, June, July, August, and September. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw). Weekend events feature everyday life in various historical periods – presentation of old crafts, martial arts, cuisine, tournaments, workshops. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.
A maze and outdoor play area “Labirynt pod Warszawą”, 30 km from Warsaw
Location: “Labirynt pod Warszawą”, the town of Milanówek, Konopnickiej 2 Street, 05-822 Milanówek (location on Google map), 30 km from Warsaw, open Tuesday-Sunday 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook page, website. Our tips on visiting the maze and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.
Outdoor live recitals of Chopin music at the Museum and Park at the birthplace of Frederic Chopin in the village of Żelazowa Wola
Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of September. Location: Chopin Museum and Park, 96-503 Sochaczew, Żelazowa Wola 15 (50 km west of Warsaw), online tickets. One-hour concerts on Saturdays and Sundays: 12 pm and 3 pm. Admission to the recitals is included in the admission ticket to the Park. The concerts are open-air. If you are not sure if it is worth going there, read our article with photos from a trip to Żelazowa Wola: Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin, and… one of the most beautiful parks in Poland. And here you will find our tips for visiting Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin.
Gondola, canoes, and wooden boats in the Park of the King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów (Wilanowskie Lake)
Location: the park of Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (first you need to buy an entrance ticket to the park). Open every day from April 27 until the end of September. Opening hours: 10 am – 7 pm. The rental is located next to Pompownia building in the park – a pumping station at the Jezioro Wilanowskie Lake. There are available life vests, wooden boats (for 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children; 30 min – 40 PLN, 1 hour 60 PLN, 2 hours 100 PLN) and kayaks (for 2 adults with an additional child seat; 30 min – 20 PLN, 1 hour – 30 PLN, 2 hours – 50 PLN). 30-minute gondola rides every hour (up to 12 people). You can pay with a card. Facebook page.
The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz and Mokotów / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food
Selected Saturdays in Żoliborz, location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm. Selected Sundays in Mokotów, location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Facebook page. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled last minute (it’s recommended to check their Facebook for information before heading out).
Ice skating on the indoor ice rink
Until May 28. Location: Torwar, Łazienkowska 6A Street (city center). Tuesday & Thursday 8 pm – 9.30 pm, Saturday 6.30 pm – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 12.30 pm (including a separate area for kids) and 6.30 pm – 8 pm. During each slot, there is a rental and a sharpening room available. Learning supports are available to rent. Website, info about tickets, online tickets, and Facebook page. The Torwar ice rink is open in 2023 until May 28.
Visiting Apple Museum
Location: Apple Muzeum, Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola/city center), location on Google map. The Apple Museum in Warsaw is a private museum with a collection of over 1700 exhibits presenting the evolution of products and the history of Apple. The collection includes old computers, software, hardware, peripherals, posters, gadgets, magazines, etc. Guides can be booked for organized groups or individual visitors. English-speaking guides are also available. To book a guide please contact +48 730 001 255, kontakt@muzeumapple.pl. The exhibits have plates with short descriptions in English, and more information is in the form of an audioguide in the museum application available on the phone, also in English. In addition, the museum has a lot of large-format graphics with descriptions in Polish and English, as well as interactive touch screens with descriptions, photos, and videos. Online tickets. Tickets can also be purchased on-site. Weekdays: regular tickets 45 PLN, reduced tickets 30 PLN, family ticket 2+2 / 2+3 120 PLN. Weekends: regular tickets 55 PLN, reduced tickets 40 PLN, family ticket 2+2 / 2+3 140 PLN. Free entrance for children up to 3 years old. Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 12 pm – 8 pm, Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 8 pm. The museum offers guided museum lessons for schools for different age groups (students aged 7-9, 10-12, and 13-18). Contact for schools: +48 730 001 255. Website, Facebook, Instagram.
Smart Kids Planet – an edutainment center with playing zones dedicated to children aged 0-10
Location: Smart Kids Planet, Fabryka Norblina, level -1, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola/city center). Smart Kids Planet is open daily. It is recommended to buy tickets online – to avoid crowds, Smart Kids Planet has entry limits per hour. When you buy a ticket online, you can be sure that you will enter at the selected time. Workshops, birthday parties, trips for schools and kindergartens, cheerful and smart fun in 9 innovative and interactive zones for smart play. All in Polish and English. We are excited to be the media partner of this amazing place. Website in Polish, website in English, Facebook, Instagram.
The Viewing Platform of the Palace of Culture and Science
Location: Plac Defilad 1 (city center). The platform is located on the 30th floor (114 m high) of the Palace of Culture and Science. Opening hours, every day: 10 am – 8 pm. Online tickets. Our tips about visiting the platform.
A temporary exhibition at the Museum for Children (Muzeum dla Dzieci) – “Here and There” exhibition about traveling
Until June 30. Location: The Museum for Children is located in the city center (Kredytowa 1 Street). The same building and entrance as the Ethnographic Museum (Muzeum Etnograficzne). Location on Google map. Opening hours: Monday – closed, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11 am – 7 pm, Thursday 11 am – 5 pm, Saturday, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm. Tickets: To visit the exhibition, you need to buy entry tickets to the Ethnographic Museum which houses the Museum for Children. Regular ticket: 14 PLN. Reduced ticket: 7 PLN (students and seniors). Children up to 7 years old free entrance. Free entrance: every Thursday. More in English in our post about visiting the Museum for Children in Warsaw.
Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), every day at 5.30 pm and 7 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Facebook page in English and Polish. Website in English.
Eating out in one of Warsaw’s indoor food halls
Are you going out for lunch with a group of friends or family, but everyone wants something different? Sounds familiar? Food halls will settle restaurant selection fights. They offer a wide variety of ethnic cuisines and local restaurant concepts. A great solution for breakfast, lunch or dinner in a group – everyone orders from a different restaurant and eats at a common table. Click here to read our post featuring 6 food halls in Warsaw (a new food hall, opened in June 2022 – Fabryka PZO Food Hall, Elektrownia Powiśle, Hala Gwardii, Hala Koszyki, Browary Warszawskie – Warsaw Breweries, Fabryka Norblina).
Relax in one of many Warsaw parks
After long months of autumn and winter, Warsaw is bursting with intense green! The city comes alive with trees and flowers blooming wherever you look. In addition to the famous Łazienki Park (which we recommend visiting outside the weekend to avoid crowds), we recommend a walk in the Gardens of the Royal Castle, a historic park – Ogród Krasińskich in the city center or the Szczęśliwicki Park in Ochota where the outdoor swimming pool will be open in summer. It’s also fun to visit two roof gardens in Warsaw, in the Powiśle district: the roof garden of the Warsaw University Library and a small garden on the rooftop of the Copernicus Science Center. You can read our tips about 15 parks in Warsaw worth visiting in our post: Discover green Warsaw: charming parks and gardens in the Warsaw area to enjoy the beauty of nature.
A new exhibition: “Warsaw 1945-1949: Rising from Rubble”
Until September 3. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 32 (the Old Town Market Square). The exhibition presents what the reconstruction of Warsaw from the war debris looked like (after the war, almost all of Warsaw was covered with about 22 million m³ of rubble). More in English about the Exhibition. More in English about the Museum.
An exhibition: TUTANKHAMUN – His Tomb And His Treasures
Until June 25. Location: TUTANCHAMON – GROBOWIEC I SKARBY, Muzeum Nowa Praga, Jagiellońska 82A Street (Praga), location on Google map. Open every day 9 am – 8 pm, last entrance is at 6 pm. Tickets are to be purchased on-site or online. Children up to 6 free entrance. The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook page in Polish. Instagram. Audio guides are available in Polish, English, German, and French. The Exhibition presents the story of the discovery of the forgotten tomb of Egypt’s most famous Pharaoh, Tutankhamun as well as the cultural and spiritual world of ancient Egypt. Burial chambers and an extensive collection of the most important treasures of Tutankhamun have been recreated.
Guided tour in English, French, or Polish of the biggest football stadium in Poland
Location: Location of the Stadium: PGE National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), location on Google map. A guided tour of the biggest football stadium in Poland is available in English, French, or Polish. If you want to participate in the tour guided in Polish you just buy tickets online. To book individual or group tours in English or French you need to contact rezerwacje@pgenarodowy.pl or +48 22 295 95 95. The tours include different attractions, e.g. the football field, VIP boxes, press room, viewing point, the changing room of a football team, TV studio. More in English about the stadium and guided tours.
Events in Warsaw in May
“Jazz in Łazienki Park” – a concert by a Grammy award winner with his band
May 6. Location: Łazienki Garden, Old Orangery building, the Royal Theater (Teatr Królewski), (click here to check the location on the park map), 6 pm, more in Polish and online tickets. Facebook event in Polish.
Fair of products for women: fashion, beauty, wellness, workshops
May 6-7. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga Koneser Center), Plac Konesera (Praga), free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
A concert of classical music at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 7. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałaca na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 15/17 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.
Street Food Festival in Wola and Holi Festival of Colors (on Sunday)
May 12-14. Location: Park im. Edwarda Szymańskiego (Wola), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish. Holi Festival of Colors on Sunday, 3 pm – 7 pm (Facebook event in Polish).
Street Food Festival in Ursus
May 12-14. Location: Park Czechowicki (Ursus), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
International Festival of Documentary Films – Millennium Docs Against Gravity
May 12-21. Locations: Kinoteka, Kino Luna, Kino Muranów, Kino Atlantic, Kino Elektronik, POLIN Museum. The biggest documentary film festival in Poland. Foreign films are screened with Polish subtitles. Most films (all competition films) are screened with English subtitles. The Festival website in English. Facebook event in Polish.
European Picnic at the French Embassy and German Embassy in Warsaw
May 13. Location: Embassy of France (Ambasada Francji), Embassy of Germany (Ambasada Niemiec), entrance from Jazdów Street (city center), free entrance (no need to register), 1 pm – 6 pm. Attractions include concerts, photo opportunities with the Ambassadors, information about studying in Germany and France, meeting with diplomats, regional cuisine. Facebook event in Polish and French. More on the French Embassy’s website in Polish.
Speedway Grand Prix of Poland
May 13. Location: PGE National Stadium, Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga). 7 pm, online tickets. More in English. Facebook event in Polish.
The Long Night of Museums (Noc Muzeów) – events in 267 venues all over Warsaw
May 13. Warsaw institutions (nor only museums) open in the evening or during the night: galleries, museums, theaters, government buildings, cinemas. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in English (including a map of events).
Art Fair (Targowisko Sztuki) – exhibition and sale of works by young independent artists
May 13-14. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser, Plac Konesera (Praga), 11 am – 6 pm, free entrance. Paintings, graphics, illustration, photography. Click here to read more in English. Facebook event in Polish.
Warsaw Caravaning Festival
May 13-14. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street, online tickets. Expo of campers and caravans, rental offers, used motorhomes, caravans, and accessories, retro zone. Website in Polish. Facebook event in Polish.
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 14. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, 10 am, click here to check the meeting point on Google Maps (the area next to the Palace on the Isle). Families with children are welcome. There is no need to sign up. Facebook event in Polish and English.
Railway Modeling Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
May 14. Location: Warsaw
32nd Mozart Festival in Warsaw
May 14 – July 2. Performances and concerts will take place in different venues in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Chamber Opera (Warszawska Opera Kameralna), al. Solidarności 76b Street (Muranów/city center). Detailed agenda in Polish. More in English.
Fair of chocolate and sweets
May 18-21. Location: Pasaż
Design & Art Fair (Targowisko Sztuki Użytkowej) – exhibition and sale of ceramics, fabrics, jewelry, toys, prints, lamps, fashion
May 20-21. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser, Plac Konesera (Praga), 11 am – 6 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 21. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, 10 am, click here to check the meeting point on Google Maps (the area next to the Palace on the Isle). Families with children are welcome. There is no need to sign up. Facebook event in Polish and English.
Warsaw International Book Fair
May 25-28. Location: the Palace of Culture and Science (city center), free entrance. Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm, Friday, Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm. Facebook event in Polish. More in English.
“Warsaw of Comics” – comics books festival (Komiksowa Warszawa)
May 25-28. Location: Plac Defilad, a square next to the Palace of Culture and Science (city center), free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
“The Little Mermaid” – children’s movie in ENGLISH, without Polish subtitles
May 26. Location: Cinema City, Sadyba Best Mall, Powsińska 31 Street (Sadyba/Mokotów), 5 pm. The screening is in English, without subtitles. Tickets are limited, to reserve your tickets please contact Brian Mason at brianmason79@
Street Food Festival in Wilanów
May 26-28. Location: Plaża
Saska Kępa Festival
May 27. Different locations in Saska Kępa, including 2 outdoor stages at Rondo Waszyngtona and Obrońców Street. Street parade, concerts, art fair, attractions for children. Facebook event in Polish. Facebook page in Polish.
26th Science Picnic (Piknik Naukowy)
May 27. Location: PGE National Stadium, Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga). Free entrance, 11 am – 8 pm. A huge outdoor event promoting science, organized by the Polish Radio and the Copernicus Science Centre in cooperation with universities, research institutes, museums, cultural institutions. They present the behind-the-scenes aspects of their everyday work through experiments, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. More in Polish. Facebook page in Polish.
Vintage Fair – fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design, vinyls, books
May 27. Location: “MYSIA 3” center, Mysia 3 Street (city center), 10 am – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Runmageddon – mud run & obstacle course race for adults, kids, and families
May 27-28. Location: Park Wodny Suntago Water Park, ul. Nowy Świat 1, 96-320 Wręcza. The spring edition of the event includes intro, recruit, kids, junior, and family runs. More in Polish. Facebook event in Polish.
‘Niech żyją dziewczyny!’ – a festival and fair of products dedicated to women, workshops, meetings
May 27-28. Location: Państwowe
Fair of Polish slow fashion, accessories, plants, jewelry, natural cosmetics
May 27-28. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Fair of Dresses – spring edition
May 27-28. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga Koneser Center), Plac Konesera (Praga), free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
A concert of classical music by young artists at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 28. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałaca na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 12 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.
What to do in Warsaw in the open air on the weekend: Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack
Are you looking for an idea of how to spend an interesting weekend in Warsaw outdoors? One of the ideas for spring and summer is Saturday or Sunday spent among beautiful nature, horses, and jockeys.
The Służewiec Horse Racetrack is not only a horse race but also an important monument in Warsaw – the track was opened in June 1939, at that time it was the most modern and largest horse racing track in Europe.
Of course, you don’t have to play sports betting if you don’t want to. It’s fun to watch the horses (sometimes you can even get up close), the children can play on the playground, you can eat something, and the race area itself is a huge green space!
It is also worth paying attention to the kilometer-long wall separating the area of the Racing Track from Puławska Street, which has become a street gallery of Polish graffiti artists.
- Horse racing in Warsaw takes place almost every weekend, from April/May to mid-November. In 2023, the season began on April 22, and the last race will be on November 12, 2023. Race weekend calendar.
- How to get there? The racecourse is located in Ursynów (Puławska 266 Street, location on Google map). The easiest way to get there is by car, through the main gate at Puławska Street, where there is a large parking lot. You can also take tram no. 4, 10, 35 to the terminus. Dedicated bus line no. 300.
- Online tickets. Regular online ticket – 12 PLN. Regular ticket bought at the box office on the day of the event – 16 PLN. For children up to 18 – free admission, the free ticket must be collected at the ticket office.
- Website in English.
Vistula river cruises & kayaking in the Warsaw area
Please note that due to weather conditions or the high water level in the Vistula River, some cruises can be temporarily suspended. It’s recommended to check the Facebook page of a cruise provider before heading out.
Free ferries across the Vistula River
Starting from May 1, 2023, until the end of September, there are 3 free ferries: Cypel Czerniakowski – Saska Kępa, Most Poniatowskiego – Stadion Narodowy, Podzamcze-Fontanny – ZOO. May 1 to June 30 and in September: ferries run on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (additionally on weekdays on May 2 and June 9). From July 1 to August 31, ferries run daily. More in English (including a map, timetable).
Taxi Wisła – the Vistula river cruises on traditional wooden boats
“Taxi Wisła” offers (from the end of April till October) one-hour cruises, crossings to the other side of the Vistula, and further trips for individuals and groups. To order/book Taxi Wisła: +48 605143904, kontakt@taxiwisla.waw.pl, or send a message on Facebook. There is a set of life vests on board. You can pay with a card. Website in Polish.
Gondola, canoes, and wooden boats in the Park of the King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów (Wilanowskie Lake)
Location: the park of Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (first you need to buy an entrance ticket to the park). Open every day from April 27, 2023, until the end of September. Opening hours: 10 am – 7 pm. The rental is located next to Pompownia building in the park – a pumping station at the Jezioro Wilanowskie Lake. There are available life vests, wooden boats (for 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children; 30 min – 40 PLN, 1 hour 60 PLN, 2 hours 100 PLN) and kayaks (for 2 adults with an additional child seat; 30 min – 20 PLN, 1 hour – 30 PLN, 2 hours – 50 PLN). 30-minute gondola rides every hour (up to 12 people). You can pay with a card. Facebook page.
1.5-hour cruises on the Vistula River
Guided cruises on the 80-passenger “Loewentin” ship from 1892, taking place on the Warsaw section of the Vistula, lasting 1.5 hours. The cruise schedule is updated several days in advance on the website, where you can buy tickets online for the cruise of your choice. Children up to 6 years of age go for free. The cruises start and end at the “Barka Warszawska” (location on Google map) on Jan Karski Boulevard near the Royal Castle, between the Gdańsk Bridge and the Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge. The cruises take place between the Gdański and Siekierkowski bridges. Website in English.
All-day cruises to Serock near Warsaw, to Zegrzyńskie Lake
Trips take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from May 1 to September 24, 2023 (additional cruises on May 2 and June 9). The 98-seater “Zefir” boat departs at 9 am from the marina at the Żerański Channel/Żerań (near the Cementownia 02 stop, location on Google map), at 12.30 pm arrives in Serock to set off for Warsaw at 2.30 pm. The cruise ends around 6 pm. More in English (including a map, timetable). Online tickets.
Ferry across the Vistula River near the town of Konstancin (transport of people, bicycles, cars)
Prom Gassy-Karczew connects the municipality of Konstancin-Jeziorna and the municipality of Karczew (the route on Google map). On weekdays the ferry operates from 6 am to 8 pm, on Saturdays – from 9 am to 8 pm, on Sundays and holidays – 9 am – 8 pm. The cost is 4 PLN per person (children up to 7 free). Additionally, bicycles – 3 PLN, motorcycles – 6 PLN, cars – 10 PLN. Cash only. Website in Polish. Facebook page. The ferry has reopened for a new season on April 21, 2023.
Kayak and canoe rental – kayaking trips along the Vistula River
Various routes are available – different in terms of the length of the trip (from 1.5-hour trips to weekend trips). The most popular 1,5-hour trip (10 km) along the Vistula River starts at Plaża Romantyczna (“Romantyczna Beach”) in Wawer and finishes in the area of Saska Kępa (location on the map, details), 2-person kayak for this trip: 95 PLN. Life vests are available for adults and children. To order kayaks: biuro@nakajak.com, +48796188809. Website in Polish. Facebook page.
Kayak rental – kayaking trips along the Vistula River
Various routes are available – different in terms of the length of the trip. The most popular 2-hour trip (11 km) along the Vistula River (“Wawer-Śromieście”) starts near Plaża Romantyczna (“Romantyczna Beach”), Rychnowska Street and finishes in the area of Saska Kępa, Wał Miedzeszyński 399 Street (locations on the maps, details in English), 2-person kayak for this trip: 95 PLN, 1-person kayak 65 PLN. Life vests are available for adults and children. Online schedule and booking. Website in English. Facebook page.
Kayak rental – kayaking trips along the Świder River
Świder is a picturesque winding river near Warsaw, it flows into the Vistula River on the border of the towns of Józefów and Otwock. Various routes are available – different in terms of the length of the trip (from 2-hour trips to weekend trips). 2-person kayak: 90 PLN. Life vests are available for adults and children. Kayak rental is called “Przystań Emów”, contact them to book a kayak: + 48 607 582 757, przystan@emow.pl. Website in Polish. Facebook page.
Cruises on the Vistula River
Daylight and evening one-hour / 9 km cruises on the boats (glass-covered main deck and sun deck). The lower deck is completely built-up (with huge windows) and safe for little children. Regular ticket: 49 PLN, reduced ticket for children up to 15: 24 PLN (daily cruise), evening cruise – 45 PLN (online tickets). Start and finish at the Vistula Boulevard, close to the Old Town (location on the map). In May and June, sightseeing cruises are organized on weekends and on selected days during the week (depending on weather and relevant demand). You can also arrange a private cruise. Website in English. Facebook page.
Kayak rental in Park Skaryszewski
Location: Park Skaryszewski, Aleja Zieleniecka 2 Street (Praga). The Skaryszewski Park – one of the largest parks in Warsaw – is located in the Praga district. You will find there Kamionkowskie Lake which used to be a part of the Vistula River (today’s area of Skaryszewski Park and Saska Kępa used to be an island, and then a peninsula). The Lake is located within Skaryszewski Park, swimming in the lake is not allowed. Kayak rentals are available at the restaurant on the lakeside called “Przystań”. Life jackets for kids are available. Website in Polish. Facebook page. Our tips in English about Skaryszewski Park.
Day trips from Warsaw
Medieval castle ruins in Czersk, 40 km from Warsaw
The medieval, Gothic castle in Czersk was built at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries. Although it has been heavily damaged over the centuries, its gothic towers and walls still attract those who love history.
There is another reason why it is worth visiting Czersk – great views of the Vistula River valley, space, and relaxing silence. Especially during spring or summertime when it is green all around.
Every weekend from the beginning of May to the end of September, special events take place at the Castle – historical picnics (they present everyday life in various historical periods – presentation of old crafts, martial arts, cuisine). Weekend attractions include knight’s tents, including one open to the public, an armory, an archery track and fencing with safe training weapons, medieval board games and other games, presentations of selected crafts, and medieval fashion shows.
Click here to read our tips in English about visiting the Castle (tickets, opening hours, etc.).
Photo source: Zamek Czersk
Retro train trip for tourists – narrow-gauge train
The trips are organized by the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in the town of Sochaczew (60 km from Warsaw). Tours are organized from the end of April to September/October.
The train is driven by a pre-war steam locomotive or a diesel locomotive. The train route is 18 km long and ends in a village which is the “gate” to the Kampinos National Park. The next attractions include a guided tour of the Kampinos Forest and a picnic with a fireplace. Then the train returns to the Museum in Sochaczew.
Starting point/location: Muzeum Kolei Wąskotorowej, Licealna 18 Street, 96-500 Sochaczew, the Museum’s location on Google Maps.
Click here to read our tips in English about retro train trips (tickets, etc.).
Photo source: Stacja Muzeum Sochaczew
Click here to find out more about one-day trips from Warsaw in our post. 20+ spots to explore in the Warsaw area (how to get there, opening hours, tickets info, photos).
Summer camps in Warsaw
Check out our guide to summer camps and summer programs in Warsaw. You will find there 10+ offers of summer camps/summer programs in different districts of Warsaw. You will find something for 1-year-old children and for teenagers too!
All the listed places are open and friendly to international families, including kids who don’t speak Polish – all teachers and instructors speak English and many of the summer programs are run in English.
Weather in Poland in May
May in Poland is usually warm and reasonably dry. Sunny weather can even turn hot. The average monthly temperature in May in Poland is 13,7°C / 56,7°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 62,1 mm.
The name of the month (maj) comes from the Latin name Maius. May and March are the only months whose Polish names derive from Latin. Polish names of the remaining months have Slavic roots.
Lilac (bez) is a queen among spring flowers that bloom in May in Poland. In Poland, the most common are purple and white lilacs. It smells awesome but unfortunately, it is very fragile and withers quickly in the home vase. Lilac came to Poland from Turkey through the Balkan Peninsula. For years, an essential part of Polish rural gardens. Blooming usually lasts only up to two weeks so hurry to admire lilac in May!
Poland in May turns into an orchard full of blooming fruit trees. It’s the time when fruit trees are in full bloom. Wonderful sakura cherries receive special admiration in Japan. In Poland, in the spring, pear, apple, cherry, plum trees bloom. Apple trees, however, dominate in Poland, with their white, slightly pinkish flowers. May also means the start of a busy season for bees!
You can’t miss the pinkish-white cone-shaped flowers of chestnuts (kasztan) that have become a symbol of high-school final exams in Poland (in Polish: matura) that take place in May.
In Poland, chestnuts grow mainly in parks and along roads. It is a huge tree – in Poland, the largest chestnut trees reach about 30 m in height and about 600 cm in the circumference of trunk. The oldest chestnut in Poland grows in the Wielkopolskie Province and is over 200 years old!
Read more about the weather and changes in nature in Poland in spring.
Public holidays & dates to remember in Poland in May 2023
In May 2023, all Sundays in Poland are trade ban Sundays. The next shopping Sunday in Poland is June 25, 2023. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland delivering groceries to your home.
- May 1
Labor Day
A public holiday in Poland. Stores, malls, shopping centers are closed. Only some smaller local convenience stores can be open. Stores at gas stations are open every day, 24 h. Usually, in Warsaw and other major cities in Poland, there are political marches to promote workers’ rights.
- May 2
Flag Day
A regular working day (Tuesday in 2023). It’s a relatively new holiday in Poland (introduced in 2004). You can notice Polish flags in some private windows and balconies as well as displayed in public institutional buildings.
- May 3
Constitution Day
A public holiday in Poland. The May 3rd Constitution was passed in 1791 and is claimed to be the first written constitution in Europe and the second one in the world (after the American one). Usually, Constitution Day is celebrated with speeches, military parades, and picnics.
- May 26
Mother’s Day
It is a day when you call your mum, send her a card, flowers or other gifts. Father’s Day in Poland is celebrated on June 23.
- May 28
Whit Sunday / Pentecost / Zielone Świątki
A public/bank holiday in Poland (always on Sunday anyway). The Day of Descent of the Holy Spirit – Zielone Świątki (Green Holidays). In Poland, some people decorate their homes with branches with green leaves.
Click here to read our post about public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in spring.
Things to do in Warsaw during the May long weekend – what’s open on May 1-3
Food halls in Warsaw – opening hours on public holidays – May 1 & May 3
Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center). May 1: restaurants open 12 pm – 12 am (stores closed), May 3: restaurants open 12 pm – 12 am (stores closed). Website in English. Facebook Page.
Fabryka PZO Food Hall, Grochowska 312 Street (Praga). May 1-3: 11 am – 9 pm. Games and workshops for children: 1 pm – 5 pm. 5 pm – 9 pm – live music. Website in Polish. Facebook Page. Instagram.
Elektrownia Powiśle, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle). May 1, 2, and 3: 12 pm – 10 pm. Website in English. Food Hall’s Facebook.
Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). May 1-3: 10 am – 10 pm. Website in Polish. Facebook Page.
Browary Warszawskie, Grzybowska 58 Street (Wola/city center), May 1 – selected restaurants closed and selected restaurants open from 12 pm until 10 pm. May 2: restaurants open 12 pm – 10 pm. May 3: restaurants open 12 pm – 10 pm (details on Browary website). Website in English. Food Hall’s Facebook.
Click here to read our post featuring 6 food halls in Warsaw.
What’s open in Warsaw on May 1, 2, and 3 – ideas for things to do in Warsaw during the long May weekend
“Wodny Park Warszawianka” – an indoor water park in Mokotów
Location: Wodny Park Warszawianka, Dominika Merliniego 4 Street, 02-511 Warszawa (location on Google map). 4 km from the city center (in the Mokotów district). May 1-3: 6.30 am – 10 pm. The recreational part of the Water Park includes a recreational and swimming pool with a maximum depth of 1.40 m, a paddling pool for children with an elephant-shaped slide, an artificial river, pipe-shaped slides (45 and 72 meters long) with separate landing pads, an open slide inside the swimming pool hall (15 meters long), outdoor year-round heated pool, connected to the main pool hall. The sports part of the Water Park includes a 50-meter “Olympic” swimming pool with 10 lanes. Website in English. Facebook page.
An exhibition: TUTANKHAMUN – His Tomb And His Treasures
Location: TUTANCHAMON – GROBOWIEC I SKARBY, Muzeum Nowa Praga, Jagiellońska 82A Street (Praga), location on Google map. May 1, 2, and 3: 9 am – 8 pm. Tickets are to be purchased on-site or online. Children up to 6 free entrance. The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook page in Polish. Instagram. Audio guides are available in Polish, English, German, and French. The Exhibition presents the story of the discovery of the forgotten tomb of Egypt’s most famous Pharaoh, Tutankhamun as well as the cultural and spiritual world of ancient Egypt. Burial chambers and an extensive collection of the most important treasures of Tutankhamun have been recreated.
Alpine Coaster in Warsaw’s Ochota district
Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. The “Alpine Coaster” in Ochota has been reopened after winter break on March 22, 2023. You can enjoy it during the spring-summer season on Górka Szczęśliwicka (the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in Park Szczęśliwicki – the biggest park in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: kolejka grawitacyjna. The gravity slide has two seats. Speed up to 36 km/h, route length over 700 m. Opening hours on May 1-3: 10 am – 8 pm. Price of the slide, 1 point per 1 slide: 1 point 10 PLN, 2 points 18 PLN, 6 points 45 PLN. A slide of 2 people equals 2 points. Minimum age for children: 3 years. Children younger than 8 years old may use the gravity slide only when accompanied by an older person over 8 years old. The gravity slide may be closed in case of rainfall. Website in Polish, Facebook page.
Multimedia evening shows at Fountain Park
Location: Multimedia
Bowling in Ochota
Location: Klub Arco, Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920r. 19 Street (Ochota). May 1-3: 2 pm – 10 pm. Website in Polish.
Bowling in Bielany
Location: MK Bowling, Galeria Młociny shopping center, Zgrupowania AK “Kampinos” 15 Street (Bielany). Website in Polish. May 1-3: 10 am – 10 pm.
Go-karting
Location: A1Karting, ul. Annopol 24B, 03-236 Warszawa (location on Google map). Access by public transport: tram stop ‘Żerań Wschodni’ (trams no. 1, 4), metro: Bródno station. Karts for children are available. May 1-3: 11 am – 10 pm. Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram. Online booking.
Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours: 9 am – 6 pm, Saturdays and holidays: 9 am – 7 pm. The last admission is one hour before the Zoo closes. Online tickets. The Zoo is open every day, including all public holidays! Website in English.
Indoor mini zoo/petting zoo
Location: Mini Zoo, Kolorowa 19 lok. 156 Street, poziom/level -1 (Ursus), May 1 and May 3: 10 am – 6 pm, May 2: 11 am – 7 pm. At the Mini Zoo, you can feed and stroke the animals. The visits take place in the company of a Mini ZOO employee who will show and teach how to deal with animals. The Mini Zoo is located in the indoor heated room; tickets are available for purchase on-site, and no reservation is required. Facebook page. Website in Polish.
Picnic in the Old Town on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union
Location: Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, 12 pm – 6 pm. Attractions include live music, dance shows, theaters – the culture of the Europen Union countries. Facebook event in Polish.
The Copernicus Science Center
Location: Centrum Nauki Kopernik, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle), May 1-3: 9 am – 8 pm. Our tips in English on visiting the Center.
Planetarium in the Copernicus Science Center
Location: the Planetarium building next to Copernicus Science Center, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle), May 1-3: 9 am – 8 pm, online tickets. The Planetarium screens films for adults and kids of different ages – some for 3+ audiences, and some shows for teenagers (2D and 3D screenings). Most of the screenings can also be viewed in the English audio version with headphones (and some in Russian). Admission to the Planetarium is only for children over 3 years old. Click here to read our tips on visiting the Planetarium.
Chopin music piano recitals in the Old Town
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), May 1: 4 pm, 5.30 pm, and 7 pm, May 2: 4 pm, 7 pm, May 3: 4 pm, 5.30 pm, and 7 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Facebook page in English and Polish. Website in English.
The Palace and Park of the King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów
Location: Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (Wilanów). The Palace/Museum opening hours: 10 am – 4 pm. The park’s opening hours: 9 am – 9 pm (last entry 8.30 pm). The park is a part of the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace – a baroque summer residence of King Jan III Sobieski and his wife, Queen Maria Kazimiera. It’s a vast park (45 hectares!) with gardens of different styles (Baroque, English landscape garden, rose garden, Anglo-Chinese garden) as well as Wilanowskie Lake, and lots of beautiful nature. You can buy tickets online. More about the park and beautiful photos in our post.
Botanical Garden of the Warsaw University
Location: Aleje Ujazdowskie 4 Street (city center), the garden on Google Maps. The Garden is located next to the Łazienki Royal Park (in 1818, the Botanical Garden was separated from the Łazienki). Opening hours in May: 10 am – 8 pm (every day, including public holidays). Our tips in English on visiting the Garden.
Botanical Garden of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Powsin
Location: Prawdziwka 2 Street, 02-973 Powsin. The Garden is located in Powsin, in the suburbs of Warsaw – between Wilanów and Konstancin. Opening hours: 9 am – 8 pm (every day, including public holidays). Our tips on visiting the Garden (ticket info, location, photos).
Picnic on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union
Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, Agrykola 1 Street, 10 am – 6 pm. Attractions include military and police band parades (11 am – 1 pm), outdoor theater for children (11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2.30 pm), live music, games and workshops. Click here to read our tips in English on visiting the Park. More in Polish about the event.
Free entrance to the exhibitions/museums in Łazienki, including Palace on the Isle
Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, Agrykola 1 Street. May 1: 10 am – 6 pm, May 2-3: 10 am – 4 pm. The Park is open every day (6 am – 9 pm). Click here to read our tips in English.
The Viewing Platform of the Palace of Culture and Science
Location: Plac Defilad 1 (city center). The platform is located on the 30th floor (114 m high) of the Palace of Culture and Science. Online tickets. Our tips about visiting the platform. May 1-3: 10 am – 8 pm.
Smart Kids Planet – an edutainment center with playing zones dedicated to children aged 0-10
Location: Smart Kids Planet, Fabryka Norblina, level -1, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola/city center), May 1-3: 9 am – 8 pm. It is recommended to buy tickets online – to avoid crowds, Smart Kids Planet has entry limits per hour. When you buy a ticket online, you can be sure that you will enter at the selected time. Workshops, birthday parties, trips for schools and kindergartens, cheerful and smart fun in 9 innovative and interactive zones for smart play. All in Polish and English. We are excited to be the media partner of this amazing place. Website in Polish, website in English, Facebook, Instagram.
Fun Park Digiloo – indoor playing area
Location: Fun Park Digiloo, Merliniego 2 Street (Mokotów). May 1-3: 10 am – 8 pm. Website in Polish & English.
The Warsaw Railway Museum
Location: Stacja Muzeum, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm. Children up to 7 free entrance. The museum is located in the former main train station in Warsaw, at the junction of three districts: Wola, Śródmieście, and Ochota. In addition to the exhibition inside the building (the history of railways in Poland and in the world), 50 rail vehicles built in different periods of history can be seen on the platforms of the former railway station. Online tickets. The Museum website in English.
Museum of Life under Communism
Location: Muzeum życia w PRL, Piękna 28/34 Street, next to Plac (Square) Konstytucji (city center). May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm. The Museum presents how people used to live during communist times in Poland. There are a few different sections where you can experience propaganda, lifestyle, politics or ordinary day from times. The exhibition has descriptions in Polish and English. There is also an audio guide available in English (to be downloaded on the phone). More in English about the Museum.
The Warsaw Royal Castle
Location: Zamek Królewski, Plac Zamkowy 4 / Castle Square 4, May 1 – CLOSED, May 2: 10 am – 6 pm, May 3: 10 am – 6 pm. Our tips in English on visiting the Castle.
The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Location: Anielewicza 6 Street (Muranów), May 1 and May 3: 10 am – 6 pm. The Museum is CLOSED on May 2. Free entrance to a kids-
The Warsaw Rising Museum
Location: Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, Grzybowska 79 Street (city center/Wola). May 1: 10 am – 6 pm. May 2 – CLOSED. May 3: 10 am – 6 pm. More in English about the Museum.
The National Museum
Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), May 1 – CLOSED, May 2: 10 am – 6 pm, May 3: 10 am – 6 pm (FREE ENTRANCE). Our tips in English about visiting the National Museum.
The Neon Museum
Location: Muzeum Neonów, Soho Factory, Mińska 25 Street, building no. 55 (Praga). May 1-3: 12 pm – 6 pm. The Neon Muzeum is dedicated to the documentation and preservation of Cold War-era neon signs. More in English about the Museum.
Museum and park at the birthplace of Frederic Chopin in the village of Żelazowa Wola
Location: Chopin Museum and Park, 96-503 Sochaczew, Żelazowa Wola 15 (50 km west of Warsaw). Opening hours on May 1-3: 10 am – 8 pm, online tickets. If you are not sure if it is worth going there, read our article with photos from a trip to Żelazowa Wola: Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin, and… one of the most beautiful parks in Poland. And here you will find our tips for visiting Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin.
Retro train trips for tourists – narrow-gauge train
The trips are organized by the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in the town of Sochaczew (about 60 km from Warsaw). Location and the meeting point: Muzeum Kolei Wąskotorowej, Licealna 18 Street, 96-500 Sochaczew, the Museum’s location on Google Maps. Agenda: 9.50 am – guided tour in the outdoor train museum, 10.30 am – train travel to the Kampinos Forest, 11.45 am – a guided walk in the Kampinos Forest, 12.34 pm – a picnic and bonfire (you can bring your food for a picnic and campfire or buy it on-site at a catering point – cash only), 2.14 pm – 3.20 pm – a trip back to Sochaczew. You can buy tickets online. Regular ticket – 43 PLN, reduced ticket for children – 34 PLN, ticket without seat reservation for children up to 4 – 10 PLN. More in English about the retro train trips and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw.
Dzielnica Filmowa amusement park, 25 km from Warsaw
Location: Dzielnica Filmowa, Wczasowa 1 Street, 05-540 Zalesie Górne, location on Google map. May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm. Dzielnica Filmowa amusement park – it is a combination of an outdoor film & cartoon museum, playground, forest, and picnic area (a collection includes several dozen of the most famous movie and cartoon cars and motorcycles; replicas of robots from popular film productions; monster trucks, giant mushrooms, dinosaurs). More in English about visiting the Park and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.
Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw), 12 pm – 6 pm. Special attractions are planned at the Castle during the long May weekend: every day, April 29 – May 3. Attractions include knight’s tents, including one open to the public, an armory, an archery track and fencing with safe training weapons, medieval board games and other games, presentations of selected crafts, and medieval fashion shows (1 pm). Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.
An idea for a spring walk: Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library
Location: Dobra 66 Street (Powiśle), the building of the Warsaw University Library. The roof garden is closed during the winter season and opens on April 1st. Opening hours in April: 8 am – 6 pm. Free entrance. Open every day. From the top, you will have a wonderful view of Warsaw, including the Vistula river and the Palace of Culture and Science. More in English about the Roof Garden and lots of photos in our post.
An idea for spring hiking: the Kampinos Forest near Warsaw
The Kampinos Forest (Puszcza Kampinoska) is located right next to the northwestern border of Warsaw. Most of its area is protected within the Kampinoski National Park (admission to the park is free). In our post on the website, you will find a detailed description of selected hiking trails (e.g. starting point, where to leave a car) and our tips.
Relax in one of many Warsaw parks
After long months of autumn and winter, Warsaw is bursting with intense green! The city comes alive with trees and blooming flowers. You can read our tips about 15 parks in Warsaw worth visiting in our post: Discover green Warsaw: charming parks and gardens in the Warsaw area to enjoy the beauty of nature. Please note that you will need to buy tickets to selected parks: Wilanów, Botanical Garden in Powsin, Botanical Garden in the city center, and Park in the birthplace of Chopin.
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