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There
are many things to do in Poland and that is the main reason that more and more
families are choosing Poland for their family vacation. Polish attractions
encompass festivals, events, sporting events, parks, majestic scenery, and
spectacular Gothic churches and Renaissance castles.
Practically
almost any time you travel, you will find a festival or an event to take part
in. One of the most popular Polish attractions in the way of a festival is
Shanties held in Krakow.
This awesome festival takes visitors and guests back to a time of sailors with
sailor’s songs and the pure enjoyment of honoring these old time sailors.
The
Heineken Opener Festival is one of the most popular Polish attractions home in Gdansk.
This is one of the most talked about festivals throughout Europe with
celebrities such as Franz Ferdinand to please the crowd of visitors from around
the world.
Zakopane
is a dream come true for skiers. This town brings you to the Tatra Mountains and
offers many wonderful accommodations with the skier in mind. Skiers love
visiting and trying out the ski jump at Wielka Krokiew due to the fact it was
the host of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in 1929, 1939, and 1962.
The
Tatra Mountains offers skiing at its finest for beginners to experts with
magnificent views from the highest mountain in Poland. The Tatra Mountains are
always at the top of the list for Polish tourist attractions especially Wielka
Krokiew, which is a ski jumping venue.
Historical
sightseeing
History
is abundant in Poland, and Czestochowa
is one of the sought after Polish tourist attractions mainly due to this fact.
This unique town is surrounded by Jurassic rocks with ruins of Medieval castles
looking down upon Czestochowa. Along with being a historical town with
magnificent scenery, the town is also known for being the home of many miracles
at the Jasna Gora Monastery. Many that visit this Poland attraction stand in awe
at the architectural design of this 15th century monastery.
Another
top historical Poland attraction is the Auschwitz concentration camp. There are
three major camps here to explore on the Auschwitz camp area, which is about 37
miles west of Krakow. Many visitors walk away realizing that what they have
heard and seen is only a small part of the tremendous inhumane acts that
occurred.
Nature
Adventures
When
anyone talks about Poland attractions and things to do in Poland, the Bieszczady
Mountains are at the top of the list of must see. The spectacular view of wildlife
and beauty is like no other in this secluded are of Europe. The San River
divides the mountain and is other popular Poland attraction that invites
visitors on a raft trip in traditional wooden boats from May to October.
Those
that love the outdoors and the beauty of lakes never leave the Mazury Lakes off
the top of Polish tourist attractions. The Lake District of Poland is home in
the northwestern part of Poland where you will find all kinds of wonderful
things to do in Poland including water sports and outdoor fun to enjoy. Families
love this area due to the fact that there is so much to do from sailing,
canoeing, horseback riding, and of course fishing. If you want to mix a bit of
history in with your outdoor fun, then stop by Gierloz the home of Hitler’s
headquarters and Wolf’s Lair. In Ketrzyn, you will find a beautifully
preserved 16th century castle and in Kadzidlowo, an animal preserve.
Warsaw
is a city with many activities and things to do from visiting the 13th century
Royal Castle to enjoying traditional Polish cuisine at the various restaurants.
Warsaw is aslo home to Old Town which offers cobblestoned streets, markets, and
various charming shops for all kinds of items. The city of Warsaw is one that
offers a unique nightlife as well with chic and local clubs along ul. Mazowiecka
in Śródmieście. The Lazienki
Royal Gardens and the Palace on the
Water may be one of the most popular attractions in Warsaw. You can visit the
park for a stroll or a picnic without any cost, however, a visit to the musuem
will cost a small fee.
Black
Madonna and Barbakan
Krakowski
The
city of Czestochowa is home to the national monument, the Black Madonna. The
Black Madonna is one that have been visited for many years as a pilgrimage
destination. Tours of the monastery include this miraculous Gothic painting of
the Our Lady. Many believe that miracles occur here and come hear to pray for
forgiveness or for healing. You can enjoy the tour of the monastery along with
other attractions in Krakow including the Eagles Nests Trail which is a unique
system of watchtowers and castles built to protect the city during the 15th
century known as Barbakan Krakowski.
Warsaw, Poland Average Weather
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| Jan | 2 | -6 | 0 | -29 | 11 | - | 90 | 84 | 27 | 15 |
| Feb | 2 | -6 | 0 | -27 | 13 | - | 89 | 80 | 32 | 14 |
| March | 3 | -2 | 6 | -14 | 18 | - | 90 | 70 | 27 | 11 |
| April (expected) | 5 | 3 | 12 | -6 | 27 | - | 85 | 61 | 37 | 13 |
| May | 8 | 9 | 20 | -3 | 34 | - | 80 | 56 | 46 | 11 |
| June | 8 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 34 | - | 82 | 59 | 69 | 13 |
| July | 7 | 15 | 24 | 7 | 35 | Moderate | 86 | 63 | 96 | 16 |
| Aug | 7 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 33 | Moderate | 90 | 63 | 65 | 13 |
| Sept | 5 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 31 | - | 92 | 64 | 43 | 12 |
| Oct | 4 | 5 | 13 | -9 | 26 | - | 93 | 73 | 38 | 12 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 17 | - | 93 | 83 | 31 | 12 |
| Dec | 1 | -3 | 2 | -26 | 13 | - | 92 | 87 | 44 | 16 |