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Things to do in Poland

Explore Krakow Old Town
Krakow’s Old Town is especially enjoyable to stroll with its labyrinth of cobbled alleyways, soaring gothic church spires, and partially remaining medieval Town Hall. Listed as one of the first urban UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the historic area was completely rebuilt during the post-war period, recreated just as it was during the Middle Ages. It also boasts one of Europe’s top nightlife scenes.

Get Lost in Warsaw’s Old Town
Warsaw’s Old Town is a bustling hub for tourism, with medieval buildings reconstructed after World War II and cobblestone alleys. Rynek Starego Miasta is at its heart, a lively square with upscale Polish restaurants and burgher houses. The area also hosts the Royal Castle’s manicured gardens and restored apartments, while summer concerts are perfected at the nearby St. John’s Archcathedral.

Discover Old Town Charm in Gdansk
Gdansk Old Town offers many charms, including the spectacular merchant guilds from the Hanseatic era, Franciscan churches and many remnants of its once booming maritime industry. Discover all sorts of magnificent architecture and witness the fusion of Slavic, Baltic and Scandinavian influences in the culture. St. Mary’s Church dominates the old town as one of the world’s largest brick churches.

Visit Auschwitz
Arguably the most sobering reminder of the Nazi regime in Europe, Auschwitz was the largest concentration camp. In just over four-and-a-half years, the Nazis systemically murdered over 1.1 million people here. Today it serves as a memorial and a museum for the Holocaust, chronicling its rise to a death camp and the horrific atrocities that led to the destruction of European Jews.

See Malbork Castle
The 13th-century fortress and Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, magnificent Malbork Castle is the world’s largest by land area and a UENSCO World Heritage Site. One of Poland’s most intriguing medieval relics, its located in the north, along the east banks of the River Nogat and features formidable gatehouse, great bulwarks, spiky turrets and a frenzy of walls.

Go Skiing in Zakopane
The undisputed winter capital, Zakopane is a town of highland taverns and timber-clad cottages in Poland’s deepest southern reaches at the foot of the Tatras Mountains in Western Malopolska, a region rich in cultural and historical heritage. It’s also the best-known ski center in the country, with seven ski areas offering 50+ lifts between them calling visitors to glide down the slopes.

See Lazienki Park
Located in Warsaw, Lazienki Park, often referred to as Royal Baths Park, is the city’s largest park, covering 76 hectares at its center. The most famous attraction in this palace and park complex which draws many locals to enjoy traditional family strolls on Sundays, is the Palace on the Island, originally built in the 17th-century as a private bathhouse.

Discover the Depths of the Wieliczka Salt Mines
One of Poland’s top attractions, the Wieliczka Salt Mine can be explored by taking an underground tour. You’ll see underground lakes, caverns, chandeliers, and salt sculptures. The underground chapel has a unique history, devoted to Hungarian princess Saint Kinga who turned down a marriage proposal from the Polish king by tossing his engagement ring into a Transylvanian salt mine.

Hike the Tatra Mountains
Part of Eastern Europe’s Carpathian Mountain Range, the Tatra Mountains are filled with lush valleys and sparkling lakes, covered with fir trees and scenic trails that wind toward the Slovakian border from the town of Zakopane. The area is protected as national parkland, popular for winter and summer sports, including hiking. Wildlife is abundant too, including bears, lynx and the Tatra chamois.