POLAND TRAVEL GUIDE
Amongst towering oaks, wolves and lynx reside concealed, as bison stand oblivious, shrouded in steam. Alongside them, beaver, elk and more than 250 species of birds, too, make the most of one of Europe’s most important wetland habitats. This is a side to Poland that’s way beyond weekend city breaks where Białowieża forest and the Biebrza marshes provide protection for some of Europe’s most magnificent mammals, and the onset of snow offers ample alternatives to the allure of Christmas markets.
Poland has risen like the proverbial phoenix to rebuild Old Town districts and protect Europe’s primeval forests without compromising contemporary city settings.
Head south and the Carpathians form natural borders with Slovakia as trails over the High Tatras tempt hikers and cyclists to discover life in the mountains as told by the Goral people. Investigating the atrocities of the past is equally as important as revelling in the positivity of proud Poles and trips to Krakow and onwards to Auschwitz will open your heart, and mind, as you embark on what can be a challenging and enlightening experience way beyond average expectations.
Our Poland Holidays
Poland bison safari in the Primeval Forest
Short break wildlife adventure in the Bialowieza Forest
From
PLZ2420 to PLZ3310
4 days
ex flights
Poland holiday, small group tour
A beautiful country full of history and a proud people
From
£1219 to £1299
8 days
inc UK flights
Poland walking holiday in the High Tatras
Rugged mountains and the historic city of Krakow
From
£1159 to £1229
9 days
inc UK flights
Poland adventure holiday
Hiking, kayaking, wildlife watching plus Kraków and Warsaw
From
PLZ8700
15 days
ex flights
Poland wildlife holiday, birds & mammals
Wildlife tour in Bialowieza Forest and Biebrza Marshes
From
PLZ5560
8 days
ex flights
Cycling holiday in Poland
Cycle in medieval towns & unspoilt Poland
From
£970 to £1045
8 days
inc UK flights
Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland family tour
Action-packed Eastern European family week.
From
€899
8 days
ex flights
North Eastern Europe motorcycle tours
Enjoy North Eastern Europe with friendly guides + good bikes
From
€6299
18 days
ex flights
Central European tours
A fascinating and varied journey through the heart of Europe
From
£1749 to £1849
14 days
inc UK flights
Eastern Europe overland tour
A fascinating overland tour of Eastern Europe
From
£7325
4 weeks
ex flights
The Baltic experience tour
Experience the diverse delights of the Baltic states
From
£1945 to £2100
15 days
ex flights
Wolf tracking short break in Poland & Slovakia
Wildlife & wolf tracking in the Eastern Carpathians
From
PLZ3875 to PLZ4320
4 days
ex flights
Poland wildlife short break, beaver and balloon adventure
Short break wildlife adventure in the Biebrza Marshes
From
PLZ3870
4 days
ex flights
Poland and the Baltics small group holiday
Uncover the treasures of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia
From
£1830
11 days
ex flights
Tatra mountains winter holiday
Wander through the stunning Tatra Mountains
From
£870 to £915
8 days
ex flights
Berlin to Venice small group holiday
Adventure-filled Central Europe tour from Germany to Italy.
From
£1535 to £1655
15 days
ex flights
Vienna to Budapest tour
Travel five countries for memories to last a lifetime
From
£1660 to £1825
15 days
ex flights
Poland is/isn't
Poland is...
rebuilt and ready to reignite your love of city sightseeing and getting lost in the sanctity of nature.
Poland isn’t...
empty.
Our top Poland Holiday
Poland bison safari in the Primeval Forest
Short break wildlife adventure in the Bialowieza Forest
From
PLZ2420 to PLZ3310
4 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Nov
2019: 22 Feb, 5 Apr, 19 Jul, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 22 Nov
2018: 23 Nov
2019: 22 Feb, 5 Apr, 19 Jul, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 22 Nov
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POLAND MAP & HIGHLIGHTS
Poland borders seven countries as well as the Baltic Sea, and explorations south, over the Carpathians into Slovakia and the Czech Republic, are often too much to bear for hikers and bikers. Straddling the northwest border with Belarus, Bialowieza forest provides natural habitat for over 800 European bison and continue for two hours north and you’ll find one of Europe’s largest and most important wetland areas, the Biebrza marshes. Round trips in an anticlockwise direction take cultural sightseers on an architectural odyssey of rebuilt old town districts with Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Wroclaw, Krakow and Zakopane, in the High Tatras, all achievable highlights during a week away.
1. Gdansk
2. Krakow
3. Tatra National Park
4. Torun
5. Warsaw
6. Wroclaw
2. Krakow
3. Tatra National Park
4. Torun
5. Warsaw
6. Wroclaw
Gdansk
1. Gdansk
Nowhere is Poland’s post war rebuilding project more evident than Gdansk. This seaport suffered considerably in WW2 and reconstruction efforts eradicated all traces of Germanic influence with French, Flemish and Italian-style architecture now dominating. Follow pedestrianised thoroughfares lined with former merchant houses, to historic fountains and St. Mary’s, the second largest brick church on earth.
Krakow
2. Krakow
Synonymous with Wieliczka and Bochnia salt mines, Wawel Royal Castle and one of the world’s most challenging historic locations – the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and museum. Krakow is also a bastion of the arts with operas, theatres and galleries combining wonderfully well with live jazz hangouts and the historic townhouses, churches and dominating Cloth Hall, found in the main market square.
Tatra National Park
3. Tatra National Park
The High Tatras boast more than 250km of trails leading past limestone gorges, vast cave systems and breathtaking views over the Valley of Five Lakes. Point to point treks to high altitude mountain huts offer opportunities to scale some of Poland’s highest peaks whilst more level gradients lead through forests of beech, spruce and silver firs as well as inviting opportunities to cross into Slovakia.
Torun
4. Torun
The rumoured birthplace of Renaissance astronomer Copernicus features Poland’s highest collection of Gothic houses as well as medieval city walls, a ruined Teutonic castle and Torun's very own leaning tower. Keep an eye out for gingerbread houses and waffle windows before brushing up on your Polish and visiting the ethnographical museum or strolling past the illuminated Cosmopolis fountain at night.
Warsaw
5. Warsaw
WW2 put paid to most of Warsaw’s historic buildings; however, reconstruction projects, particularly in the UNESCO old town, have preserved 17th century townhouses overseeing markets and outdoor cafes. Follow Krakowskie Przedmiescie from the Old Town to Zamek Królewski (the Royal Castle) and disappear down a less touristy side street en-route to the Barbican, one of Warsaw’s last remaining fortifications.
Wroclaw
6. Wroclaw
Not only was Wroclaw the joint 2016 European Capital of Culture but it’s also hosted many other international art, literature and sports events. The pedestrianised medieval central square is home to one of Europe’s largest markets, and numerous other notable landmarks – from the Old Town Hall to a multimedia fountain and Poland’s largest model railway – ensure Wroclaw is a city you’ll never forget.
More about Poland
If you’re wondering when is the best time to visit Poland then it all depends on whether you’re looking for animal or Nordic ski tracks in the snow or hoping to make the most of the beautiful beaches along the Baltic coastline.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Piotr Zajc] [Is/isnt: Pawel Kazmierczak]
[Map topbox: wer mei]
[Gdansk: Brunswyk]
[Krakow: FotoCavallo]
[Tatra National Park : Adam Baker]
[Torun: kishjar?]
[Warsaw: Carlos Delgado]
[Wroclaw: NeonFor]
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