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Things to do in Warsaw during the May long weekend – what’s open on May 30
Please note that in the second half of May, we will add more ideas/places to the list – once businesses announce their opening hours on May 30 – stay tuned!:)
Food halls in Warsaw – opening hours on a public holiday – May 30
Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center). May 30: restaurants open 12 pm – 12 am (stores closed). Website in English.
Elektrownia Powiśle, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle). May 30: 12 pm – 11 pm. Website in English. Food Hall’s Facebook.
Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). May 30: 8 am – 1 pm. Website in Polish.
Browary Warszawskie, Grzybowska 58 Street (Wola/city center), May 30: 12 pm – 12 am. Website in English.
Click here to read our post featuring food halls in Warsaw.
What’s open in Warsaw on May 30 – ideas for things to do in Warsaw during the long weekend
Alpine Coaster in Warsaw’s Ochota district
Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. May 303: 10 am – 8 pm. The “Alpine Coaster” in Ochota reopened after winter break on March 15, 2024. 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 ride: 1 point 12 PLN, 2 points 20 PLN, 6 points 50 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.
Donutting on a dry ski slope in Ochota
Open daily. Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. May 30: 1 pm – 7 pm. 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. 2 runs – 12 PLN, 4 runs – 20 PLN. It is recommended to use helmets. More in Polish.
Waterland – a circus on the water, a show for children and adults
Location: Waterland Circus tent, Górczewska 124 Street, next to Wola Park shopping center (Wola). May 30: 5.30 pm. Circus, acrobatic, and ballet shows with water in the background – fountains, pools. More in Polish and online tickets. Children up to 3 years of age do not need a ticket (they sit on their parent’s lap).
An exhibition: “KLIMT – The Immersive Exhibition”
Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga). May 30: 10 am – 8 pm. Tickets are to be purchased online. Children up to 6 years old have free entrance. 300 of the artist’s works are presented. Visitors will not only see beautiful paintings by Klimt but also explore his biography and his work as a painter and decorator. Art, technology, music, and virtual reality are an integral part of the exhibition. The exhibition is in Polish, but an audiobook for this exhibition has been created and is available in Polish and English – visitors scan the QR code on the wall and listen to information using their phone (it is recommended to have headphones). The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
“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 30: 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.
Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours: weekdays 9 am – 6 pm, weekends 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.
Bowling in Ochota
Location: Klub Arco, Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920r. 19 Street (Ochota). May 30: open from 4 pm. Website in Polish.
The Copernicus Science Center
Location: Centrum Nauki Kopernik, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle), May 30-31, June 1-2: 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 30-31, June 1-2: 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.
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 30: 10 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.
Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), May 30: 5.30 pm, 7 pm, May 31: 5.30 pm, 7 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Facebook page in English and Polish. Website in English.
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: 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 – 6 pm (every day, including public holidays). Our tips on visiting the Garden (ticket info, location, photos).
Indoor mini zoo/petting zoo
Location: Mini Zoo, Kolorowa 19 lok. 156 Street, poziom/level -1 (Ursus), May 30: 10 am – 6 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.
The Neon Museum
Location: Muzeum Neonów, Soho Factory, Mińska 25 Street, building no. 55 (Praga). May 30: 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.
The Warsaw Railway Museum
Location: Stacja Muzeum, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), open daily: 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 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.
The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Location: Anielewicza 6 Street (Muranów), May 30, 31: 9 am – 6 pm, June 1-2, 5: 10 am – 8 pm. Free entrance to a kids-
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 30: 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.
Dzielnica Filmowa amusement park, 25 km from Warsaw
Location: Dzielnica Filmowa, Wczasowa 1 Street, 05-540 Zalesie Górne, location on Google map. May 30 – June 2: 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), May 30-31: 11 am – 6 pm. Special attractions are planned at the Castle during the long 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. 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 May: 8 am – 8 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.
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.
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. 2 runs – 12 PLN, 4 runs – 20 PLN. It is recommended to use helmets. More in Polish.
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 reopened after winter break on March 15, 2024. 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 ride: 1 point 12 PLN, 2 points 20 PLN, 6 points 50 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.
High ropes courses: a fun way to be active in the open-air
High ropes courses are a series of challenging obstacles situated in trees that you cross one by one – you move across obstacles, platforms, and bridges constructed in trees. We’ve rounded up 7 high ropes courses in Warsaw (in the districts of Praga, Ursynów, Bielany, Ursus, Wesoła, and Powsin) in our quest to help you discover fun outdoor activities in Warsaw. And if you are looking for an idea for a day trip from Warsaw, our post includes also 6 rope parks in the vicinity of Warsaw. 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw.
Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
From May 1 until September 28. Location: Multimedia
Famous outdoor piano recitals in the Łazienki Royal Park
From May 19 until September 29. 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 19, every Sunday, 2 concerts: 12 pm and 4 pm. Free entrance. Our tips in English on visiting the Łazienki Royal Park.
“Nocny Market” – street food in Wola
From May 10 until the end of the summer season. Location: Nocny Market, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola). Friday-Saturday 5 pm – 1 am, Sunday 4 pm – 11 pm, free entrance. “The Night Market” is located on the platforms of the closed railway station. Facebook. Instagram. More about street food markets in Warsaw in our post.
An exhibition: “KLIMT – The Immersive Exhibition”
Until July 7. Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga). Open every day 10 am – 8 pm. Tickets are to be purchased online. Children up to 6 years old have free entrance. 300 of the artist’s works are presented. Visitors will not only see beautiful paintings by Klimt but also explore his biography and his work as a painter and decorator. Art, technology, music, and virtual reality are an integral part of the exhibition. The exhibition is in Polish, but an audiobook for this exhibition has been created and is available in Polish and English – visitors scan the QR code on the wall and listen to information using their phone (it is recommended to have headphones). The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon – an immersive multi-sensory exhibition
Until June 31. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). Online tickets (children under 3 years old free entrance). The exhibition can be visited with the application (English version available). The exhibition is an immersive biography that takes visitors on a journey through the life of one of the most influential artists of all time. The exhibition shows the many faces of Frida Kahlo through archival photos, films, projections, digital installations, collectibles, and newly composed music accompanying the virtual reality experience. The exhibition has a rich educational offer – guided tours on request (available in English), lessons for schools (available in English), events and workshops. More in English about the Exhibition.
A multimedia exhibition of dinosaurs: Jurassic Adventure
Until May 5. Location: Muzeum Nowa Praga, Jagiellońska 82A Street (Praga), location on Google map. Open every day 9 am – 8 pm. Tickets are to be purchased on-site or online. Children up to 2 years old have free entrance. The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram. You can park your car in the free parking lot next to the exhibition. The exhibition is accessible to people in wheelchairs. Attractions include over 50 life-size animated dinosaurs; the “excavation zone” where children can play paleontologists and dig up dinosaur bones hidden in the sand; the VR zone; a playing zone for kids. Photos in our post on Kids in the City’s Instagram.
Open-air cinema in Ochota
From May 14 until September. Location: Park Pięciu Sióstr, Chono Lulu Bistro & Bar (Ochota). Facebook event in Polish.
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 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.
Food tour in the Old Town of Warsaw guided in English
A guided walk around the Old Town and 10 delectable tastings of authentic Polish food. The tour is conducted by a local food expert and a tour guide, who is passionate about Warsaw. 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 exhibition entry ticket price. The tour includes a new exhibition: “A Tiger Came into the Garden. Art of Maria Prymachenko”. More about the exhibition in English. Facebook event in English.
Relaxing in the 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. Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm (Upper Garden), 10 am – 10 pm (Lower Garden). Free entrance. More about the Gardens of the Royal Castle in our post.
Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack
Selected weekends. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), 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, 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. Facebook event in Polish.
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, and 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, 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. 30-minute 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 the 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), and kayaks (for 2 adults with an additional child seat). 30-minute gondola rides every hour (up to 12 people). You can pay with a card. Facebook. Instagram.
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, Instagram. The new season starts in April. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled last minute (it’s recommended to check their social media for information before heading out).
Ice skating on the indoor ice rink, open until mid-May
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. The Torwar ice rink is open until mid-May.
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.
An exhibition at the Museum for Children (Muzeum dla Dzieci) – “Polish Flowers”
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: 19 PLN. Reduced ticket: 10 PLN (students and seniors). Children up to 7 years old have 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), online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. 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 food halls in Warsaw (Elektrownia Powiśle, Hala Koszyki, Browary Warszawskie – Warsaw Breweries, Fabryka Norblina).
Free yoga in a park in Ursynów
Every Saturday until September 7. Location: Park Romana Kozłowskiego – ‘Kopa Cwila’ (Ursynów), free entrance, 9 am. More in Polish.
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.
Stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids in Warsaw on a rainy day? We’ve rounded up the best indoor and soft play areas in Warsaw in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions in Warsaw. From slides and climbing frames to ball pools, role-play games, and trampolines, parents have been telling us their favorite play centers in Warsaw. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! More in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.
Events in Warsaw in May
Family Fest in Wesoła
May 3-5. Location: a parking lot next to the Wesoła District Office, 1 Praskiego Pułku 33 Street (Wesoła), free entrance, Friday: 1 pm – 9 pm, Saturday: 12 pm – 9 pm, Sunday: 12 pm – 7 pm. Attractions include food trucks, an inflatable playground, concerts, games for children. Facebook event in Polish.
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 5. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, 10 am, 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.
A concert of classical music at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 5. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałaca na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 17 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.
Waterland – a circus on the water, a show for children and adults
May 9 – June 9. Location: Waterland Circus tent, Górczewska 124 Street, next to Wola Park shopping center (Wola). Circus, acrobatic, and ballet shows with water in the background – fountains, pools. More in Polish and online tickets. Children up to 3 years of age do not need a ticket (they sit on their parent’s lap).
Street Food Festival in Wilanów and Holi Festival of Colors (on Sunday)
May 10-12. Location:Plaża Wilanów, the area between Aleja Wilanowska Street and Przyczółkowa Street (Wilanów), 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 (Facebook event in Polish).
Street Food Festival in Bródno
May 10-12. Location: Park Bródnowski (Bródno), 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 10-19. Locations: Kinoteka, Kino Luna, Kino Muranów, Kino Atlantic. 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.
Speedway Grand Prix of Poland
May 11. Location: PGE National Stadium, Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), online tickets. More in English. Facebook event in Polish.
Warsaw Caravaning Festival
May 11-12. 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.
International Cat Show
May 11-12. Location: Hala Sportowa MARECKIE Centrum Edukacyjno Rekreacyjne (Sports Center), Wspólna 40 Street, 05-260 Marki, 10 am – 5 pm. More in Polish.
Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
May 12. Location: Park Moczydło, the area next to Deotymy Street (Wola), free entrance, 10 am – 4 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Railway Modeling Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
May 12. Location: Warsaw
“Designer Market” – Fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design
May 12. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
33rd Mozart Festival in Warsaw
May 13 – June 30. 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.
Interactive 3D show “In the World of Dinosaurs”
May 15. Location: Kino Elektronik, Zajączka 7 Street (Żoliborz). The show is recommended for children from 3 years old, as well as teenagers and adults. More in Polish and online tickets.
Book Fair
May 16-19. Location: PGE National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga). Thursday 10 am – 6 pm, Friday, Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm. More in Polish and online tickets.
Picnic at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW)
May 17-18. Location: Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) Campus, Nowoursynowska 166 Street (Ursynów), free entrance, 10 am – 4 pm. Attractions include shows of dogs, police horses, concerts, workshops, games for children. More in Polish.
Street Food Festival in Bemowo
May 17-19. Location: Park Górczewska (Bemowo), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Food truck festival in Wola
May 17-19. Location: Park Szymańskiego (Wola), Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
The Long Night of Museums (Noc Muzeów) – events in 267 venues all over Warsaw
May 18. Warsaw institutions (not 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).
Ice Cream Festival
May 18. Location: Park Świętokrzyski (the green area between the Palace of Culture and Świętokrzyska Street), free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Knight’s Tournament at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
May 18-19. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw). Facebook event in Polish. More in Polish. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.
Fair of Polish slow fashion, accessories, jewelry, natural cosmetics
May 18-19. 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.
Warsaw International Book Fair
May 23-26. 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 23-26. Location: Plac Defilad, a square next to the Palace of Culture and Science (city center), free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Saska Kępa Festival
May 25. 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.
Drawing workshop for teenagers and adults
May 25. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 5 pm, tickets 10 PLN. More in Polish about the workshop and online tickets. More in English about the Museum.
Runmageddon – mud run & obstacle course race for adults, kids, and families
May 25-26. Location: Twierdza Modlin, Józefa Bema 200C, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki. The spring edition of the event includes intro, recruit, kids, junior, and family runs. More in Polish. Facebook event in Polish.
Survival Race KIDS
May 25-26. Location: Park Szymańskiego (Wola). Races in 3 age groups: children aged 3-6, 7-10, and 11-13. Facebook event in Polish. More in Polish, including registration, location, etc.
Designer Fair WZORY – fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, upcycling, design
May 25-26. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
May 26. Location: ParkSowińskiego, Elekcyjna 17 Street and Wolska Street (Wola), free entrance, 10 am – 4 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 26. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, 10 am, 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.
A concert of classical music by young artists at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 26. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałaca na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 11 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.
Street Food Festival in Ursynów
May 31 – June 2. Location: a parking lot next to Ursynów District Office, Imielin metro station, al. KEN 61 Street (Ursynów), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Special attractions for Children’s Day. 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 at the racetrack.
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 2024, the season began on April 20, and the last race will be on November 17, 2024. 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. 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
Water attractions in Warsaw are usually available from the end of April to September/October.
Please note that due to weather conditions or the water level in the Vistula River, some cruises can be temporarily suspended. It’s recommended to check the website/Facebook page of a cruise provider before heading out.
Our post covers:
- Cruises on the Vistula River in Warsaw.
- Gondolas, canoes, and wooden boats in the Wilanów district of Warsaw.
- FREE ferries across the Vistula River in Warsaw.
- All-day boat trips on the Vistula River to the town of Serock near Warsaw, to Zegrzyńskie Lake.
- Kayak rental in Warsaw and kayaking trips along the Vistula River in the Warsaw area.
- Ferry across the Vistula River near the town of Konstancin – an idea to spice up your bike trip.
For more information (locations, photos, contact info), please read our post: Cruises and boat tours on the Vistula River in Warsaw, kayaking in the Warsaw area.
Day trips from Warsaw
Spring is the perfect time to go outside Warsaw and explore the surrounding area! You will find 20+ ideas in our post: One-day trips from Warsaw. And below there are two examples of a trip 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 occur 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, 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 October.
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, agenda, 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, ticket 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/półkolonie in different districts of Warsaw. You will find something for 1-year-old children and 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
In 2024, spring accelerated in Poland, and what usually happens in nature in May happened already in April:)
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 month’s name (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 the 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 2024
In May 2024, all Sundays in Poland are trade ban Sundays. The next shopping Sunday in Poland is June 30, 2024. 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, and shopping centers are closed. Only some smaller local convenience stores can be open. Stores at gas stations are open every day, 7/24. 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 (Thursday in 2024). 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 in the world (after the American one). Usually, Constitution Day is celebrated with speeches, military parades, and picnics.
- May 19
Whit Sunday / Pentecost / Zielone Świątki
A public 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.
- 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 30
Corpus Christi / Boże Ciało
A public holiday in Poland. Stores, malls, and shopping centers are closed. Only some smaller local convenience stores can be open and stores at gas stations. The Catholic church organizes in each parish huge outdoor procession (in many places in Poland traffic is stopped during the processions). The procession stops at four altars temporarily built on the streets. Girls dressed in white scatter flower petals. The altars are decorated with birch-tree twigs which can be later taken home and are kept the whole year to protect a family.
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.
Elektrownia Powiśle, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle). May 1: 12 pm – 11 pm, May 3: 12 pm – 12 am. Website in English.
Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). May 1: 8 am – 11 pm, May 3: 8 am – 1 am. Website in Polish.
Browary Warszawskie, Grzybowska 58 Street (Wola/city center), May 1: 12 pm – 12 am, May 3: 12 pm – 2 am. Website in English.
Click here to read our post featuring 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
Picnic in the Old Town on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union (May 1)
Location: Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, 12 pm – 6 pm, free entrance. Attractions include live music, dance shows, street theaters, workshops, games, the culture and cuisine of the European Union countries. More in Polish.
Picnic on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union (May 1)
Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, Agrykola 1 Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Attractions include military and police band parades (10.45 am – 2 pm), live music, games and workshops for children, a picnic, free entrance to the Łazienki buildings/museums. Click here to read our tips in English on visiting the Park. More in Polish about the event.
“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.
Multimedia evening shows at Fountain Park
Location: Multimedia
Alpine Coaster in Warsaw’s Ochota district
Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. May 1, May 3: 10 am – 8 pm. The “Alpine Coaster” in Ochota reopened after winter break on March 15, 2024. 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 ride: 1 point 12 PLN, 2 points 20 PLN, 6 points 50 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.
Donutting on a dry ski slope in Ochota
Open daily. Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. May 1, May 3: 1 pm – 7 pm. 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. 2 runs – 12 PLN, 4 runs – 20 PLN. It is recommended to use helmets. More in Polish.
Bowling in Ochota
Location: Klub Arco, Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920r. 19 Street (Ochota). May 1-3: open from 4 pm. Website in Polish.
A multimedia exhibition of dinosaurs: Jurassic Adventure
Location: Muzeum Nowa Praga, Jagiellońska 82A Street (Praga), location on Google map. May 1-5: 9 am – 8 pm. Tickets are to be purchased on-site or online. Children up to 2 years old have free entrance. The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram. You can park your car in the free parking lot next to the exhibition. The exhibition is accessible to people in wheelchairs. Attractions include over 50 life-size animated dinosaurs; the “excavation zone” where children can play paleontologists and dig up dinosaur bones hidden in the sand; the VR zone; a playing zone for kids. Photos in our post on Kids in the City’s Instagram.
An exhibition: “KLIMT – The Immersive Exhibition”
Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga). May 1-3: 10 am – 8 pm. Tickets are to be purchased online. Children up to 6 years old have free entrance. 300 of the artist’s works are presented. Visitors will not only see beautiful paintings by Klimt but also explore his biography and his work as a painter and decorator. Art, technology, music, and virtual reality are an integral part of the exhibition. The exhibition is in Polish, but an audiobook for this exhibition has been created and is available in Polish and English – visitors scan the QR code on the wall and listen to information using their phone (it is recommended to have headphones). The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours: weekdays 9 am – 6 pm, weekends 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.
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. April 29 – May 3: 12 pm – 10 pm, May 4-5: 10 am – 10 pm. Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram. Online booking.
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
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), May 1: 2.30 pm, 4 pm, 5.30 pm, 7 pm, May 2: 5.30 pm, 7 pm, May 3: 5.30 pm, 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: 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 – 6 pm (every day, including public holidays). Our tips on visiting the Garden (ticket info, location, photos).
Free entrance to the exhibitions/museums in Łazienki, including Palace on the Isle
Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, Agrykola 1 Street. May 1: 10 am – 5 pm, May 2-3: 10 am – 6 pm< May 4: 12 pm – 8 pm, May 5: 10 am – 4 pm, May 7,8: 10 am – 5 pm. The Park is open every day (6 am – 9 pm). Click here to read our tips in English.
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 1-5: 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, May 2: 10 am – 8 pm, May 3: 10 am – 9 pm. Website in Polish & 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.
The Warsaw Railway Museum
Location: Stacja Muzeum, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), open daily: 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 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, 2: 10 am – 6 pm, May 3: 12 pm – 8 pm, May 4, 5: 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 – 5 pm, May 3: 10 am – 5 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, 2 and 3: 9 am – 6 pm, May 4, 5: 10 am – 8 pm. 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: 8 am – 6 pm, 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 (FREE ENTRANCE), May 3: 10 am – 8 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.
Educational park in the Wkra river valley in Pomiechówek
Location: Park Dolina Wkry, Nasielska 1 Street, Pomiechówek (40 km from Warsaw). May 1-5: 10 am – 6 pm. Attractions include a rope park, a nature educational trail, an observation deck, a playground, and a treetop route. The park includes almost 10 hectares of land with educational routes. More in English about visiting the educational park in Pomiechówek.
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, April 27 – May 5: 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook, website. Our tips on visiting the maze and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.
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). May 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Location and the meeting point: Muzeum Kolei Wąskotorowej, Licealna 18 Street, 96-500 Sochaczew, the Museum’s location on Google Maps. Agenda: 9.20 am – guided tour in the train museum, 10.30 am – train travel to the Kampinos Forest, 11.45 am – a guided walk in the Kampinos Forest, 12.25 – train travel to the next stop, 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 – 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 1-5: 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), May 1-5: 11 am – 5 pm. Special attractions are planned at the Castle during the long May 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. 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 May: 8 am – 8 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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