TOURISM · POLAND
What to visit in Poland?
5 cities · 123+ places selected by the community. Landmarks, hidden restaurants, nature and viewpoints.
The country
During the Warsaw Uprising in August 1944, more than 85% of the city's historic centre was destroyed; rebuilt in five years by its citizens, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1980 as an example of near-total reconstruction.
On the Belarusian border, the Białowieża Forest, a primary forest of conifers and broadleaved trees listed in 1979, is home to the largest population of European bison, its iconic species.
Good to know
Before you go
When to go
According to the Polish meteorological institute's 1991-2020 normals, the average temperature in Warsaw ranges from −1.5°C in January to 19.7°C in July, and in Krakow from −1.6°C to 19.3°C. In the mountains it is much cooler: 15.8°C in July in Zakopane, at the foot of the Tatras, and 8.6°C at the summit of Kasprowy Wierch. On the Baltic coast, winter is milder (0.2°C in January at Łeba) and August is as warm as July.
Getting around
PKP Intercity's Express InterCity Premium (Pendolino) trains, running at up to 250 km/h, link the Tri-City (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia) and Warsaw to the major cities of the south and west: Krakow, Katowice, Wrocław and Szczecin.
Hozy tip
In Tatra National Park, from 1 March to 30 November, all trails are closed from dusk to dawn, and you keep to the right on the trails; some sections also have seasonal closures.
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Visiting Poland, in practice
Which cities should I visit in Poland?
Hozy lists 5 cities in Poland: Gdańsk, Krakow, Warsaw, Wrocław, Zakopane. Each city offers landmarks, hidden restaurants, viewpoints and activities selected by the community.
How many days should I plan in Poland?
A 5 to 10 day trip lets you discover 2 to 3 major cities in Poland. For a full tour of the country, plan at least 2 weeks.
When is the best season to visit Poland?
According to the Polish meteorological institute's 1991-2020 normals, the average temperature in Warsaw ranges from −1.5°C in January to 19.7°C in July, and in Krakow from −1.6°C to 19.3°C. In the mountains it is much cooler: 15.8°C in July in Zakopane, at the foot of the Tatras, and 8.6°C at the summit of Kasprowy Wierch. On the Baltic coast, winter is milder (0.2°C in January at Łeba) and August is as warm as July.
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