Stories
Stories from Poland
Seasonal ideas and longer reads, for when you are planning and for when you are just dreaming. Where the travel guides tell you how, the stories are about when and why: the times of year and the moments that make a trip to Poland worth taking.
Poland changes a lot with the calendar. Summer brings the Baltic coast and long days in the lake country; autumn turns the forests and city parks; and winter fills the market squares with Christmas stalls and mulled wine. These pieces follow that rhythm, pairing what to expect in each season with the places worth building a trip around. For the practical side, from when to visit to getting around, head to the guides, then come back here for the inspiration.
All stories from Poland
A Summer on the Baltic Coast
Poland's Baltic coast comes alive in summer with long sand beaches, the Tri-City of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia, and cool, clean water.
Where to Go in Poland in Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times to visit Poland: thinner crowds, golden forests and crisp hiking weather. Here is where to make the most of it.
Christmas Markets in Poland
Where and when to find the best Christmas markets in Poland, from Krakow's main square to Wroclaw and Gdansk, and what to eat and buy.