Poland Travel Guide

Poland is one of Europe's most recent must-do holiday destinations, easily accessible from all Europe's major cities.

Poland

Situated on the edge of western Europe bordering Germany to the west and the Ukraine to the east, Poland mixes the best of both eastern and western Europe, traditional and modern.

From the fashionable clubs and cafes of the capital, Warsaw, to the medieval architecture of Kraków, Gdansk, Poznan and Wroclaw, Poland has much to offer any tourist.

Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science. — Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science

Poland City Guides

Warsaw - Poland's vibrant capital now painstakingly restored after the damage of World War II. Warsaw is a city of about 1.7 million people, making it the ninth largest city in Europe.

Gdansk - a jewel of a city full of historic buildings on the Baltic Coast. Today canal-crossed Gdansk is one of the most popular and beautiful cities in Poland and somewhat reminiscent of Amsterdam.

Poznan - known for its lovely Old Square, Trade Fairs, classical music and vibrant student lifestyle. Poznan is located in the west of Poland and the history of the city is tied up with the history of the Polish nation itself.

Wroclaw - formerly Breslau, this relaxed and peaceful city has a beautiful Old Town. Wroclaw pronounced "Vrots-lav" is Poland's fourth largest city and the main city in southwestern Poland.

Krakow - a UNESCO World heritage site famous for its superb Old Town, a perfectly preserved masterpiece of historic architecture. The city's "Golden Age" took place in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Sopot and Slowinski National Park are easily reached from Gdansk. Most activities in Sopot revolve around ulica Bohaterow Monte Cassino (Heroes of Monte Cassino Street), the pedestrianized road which slopes down towards the sea and the famous wooden pier - the longest in Europe.

Kornik and Rogalin are within easy reach of Poznan. Around 18 km away from Poznan is the lakeside village of Kornik, home to a grand neo-Gothic castle with wonderful interiors and furniture.

Swidnica and Ksiaz are both close to Wroclaw. Swidnica is an old town 50 km south west of Wroclaw. From the train station it's a couple of minutes' walk to the lively main square which is predominantly Baroque in architectural style.

Kampinos Forest and Konstancin-Jeziorna are close to the Polish capital Warsaw.

The infamous Auschwitz concentration camp near Krakow. For many of the young visitors to Auschwitz, the tragic events that happened here during World War II are a distant memory. They must not be allowed to forget.

Things to do in Poland

Hike in the lovely and unspoiled Polish countryside or visit the completely restored port city of Gdansk on the Baltic - home of the reform movement as the country threw off its Stalinist shackles.

Visit our guides to Poland to find the best recommendations on accommodation, flights to the region and domestic travel for Warsaw, Kraków, Lublin and Wroclaw.

Trains in Poland - traveling the country by train.

Buses in Portugal - getting around Poland's cities by bus.

Taxis in Poland - taking a cab.

Weather in Poland - forecasts for the major urban areas.

Festivals in Poland - Poland's festival calendar.

Polish Culture

Information about Poland and Polish culture including Polish food with Polish beer and vodka. Find out about football in Poland including the major clubs and stadiums.