Best time to visit Poland
8 THINGS TO DO IN POLAND (DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 21)
Krakow Christmas Market
The iconic central square of Krakow, Rynek Główny, hosts most winter holiday festivities in the city
Warsaw Christmas Market
The best idea for a winter stroll in Warsaw
Christmas Markets in Poland
The main squares of Polish cities turn magical in the winter
Gdansk Christmas Market
One of Poland's coziest holiday markets, jam-packed with festive fun
Hot Beer or Grzane Piwo
The winters in Poland may be severe and frosty, but there are many ways to keep warm. Among the various hot drinks, the most tempting is a hot beer
Skiing in Zakopane
Those who are fond of winter sports shouldn't miss the chance to leave Krakow for a day or two and to visit Zakopane, a town located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Especially, when it takes only two hours!
Poznan Christmas Market
Holiday shopping and entertainment in the city center
Ceska Pivnica
A place with good food, nice atmosphere, and lots of beers in the heart of Lublin
13 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Great Dragon Parade
out of rangeKrakow still has its own dragons. Usually they hide in their cages, but once a year everyone can see them flying around the city. Look up!
Jewish Culture Festival
unconfirmedEvery year the historically Jewish district of Kazimierz turns into a time machine with the sounds of Jewish music
New Year's Eve (Sylwester)
out of rangeWatch the impressive firework show against the backdrop of the gorgeous Palace of Culture and Science
Open'er Festival
out of rangeOne of the leading music festivals in Europe, and what a pleasant surprise—one of the cheapest!
Kraków Nativity Scenes Contest
out of rangeKrakow Christmas tradition of recreating the nativity scene dates back to the 19th century
Easter
out of rangeJoin thousands of cheerful people in Easter celebrations
Painted Cottage Contest in Zalipie
unconfirmedThe best examples of traditional rural architecture—an hour and a half away from Krakow
Krakow New Year's Eve (Sylwester)
out of rangeOne of the largest annual events in Małopolska capital takes place at the central square
Hiking in Ojców National Park
out of rangeKrakow attracts tourists not only with its beauty and rich history but also by its natural treasures. Ojców National Park is well worth checking out!
Krakow Film Festival
out of rangeDon’t miss a chance to visit one of the oldest film festivals in Europe!
Książ Castle (Zamek Książ)
out of rangeA gothic castle built in 1288 is the biggest attraction in Silesia
Siuda Baba
out of rangeOn Easter Monday, there is a high probability of meeting a strange man dressed up as an untidy woman, whose face is blackened with soot. Don’t get scared, this is Siuda Baba–a traditional Polish character
European Shooting Championships
overRifle, pistol, and running target shooting competition in Wroclaw
