Poland travel guides

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Krakow Golf Cart Tours: The Four Routes, Compared

Four electric cart routes cover the Old Town, Kazimierz, the ghetto in Podgorze and Schindler's Factory. Here is what each one includes, how long it takes and what it costs per person at the summer promotion rate.

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Best Castles in Poland

From the Teutonic fortress at Malbork to the royal seats at Wawel and Warsaw, the Polish castles most worth your time.

Itinerary

3 Days in Krakow

A practical three-day plan for Krakow, pairing the Old Town and Wawel with Kazimierz and one strong day trip.

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Things to Do in Krakow

The sights, neighbourhoods and day trips that make Krakow worth several days, ranked by how essential each one is.

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Where to Go in Poland in Winter: Snow, Spas and Cities

Winter in Poland splits into three trips: snow in the Tatras, hot pools at their foot and city breaks built around Christmas markets and warm museums.

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Public Holidays in Poland 2026 and 2027: What Closes

Poland has 14 public holidays a year, and on each of them most shops close. Here are the dates for 2026 and 2027, what stays open and how they shape a trip.

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Polish Souvenirs: What to Buy in Poland and Take Home

Good Polish souvenirs are things the country is known for: amber, regional foods with protected names and Polish vodka. Some foods, though, cannot go home with you.

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Krakow with Kids: Family Days Out, Prices and Free Days

Krakow is easy with children once you know which museums close on Mondays, which are free on Tuesdays and where the zoo, the aircraft and the water slides are.

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Krakow in Winter: Weather, What to Do and What Is Open

Krakow in winter is cold, often grey and sometimes white. Here is what the weather really does from December to February, what is worth seeing and what closes.

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Krakow Airport to City Centre: Train, Bus and Taxi Prices

The train is the quickest way from Krakow Airport into town, bus 300 is the cheapest and runs most often, and the official taxi charges a fixed fare by zone.

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Christmas in Poland: Wigilia, Traditions and What Is Open

Christmas in Poland centres on the evening of 24 December, the Wigilia supper. Here is what happens at the table, which customs a visitor can see, and what closes.

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How Was Warsaw Rebuilt After the War? The Short History

Most of Warsaw's Old Town was rebuilt after the war, and the rebuilding itself is part of why UNESCO put it on the World Heritage List.