A trip to Poland is above all a chance to rest, relax and have fun. However, anywhere you go you may encounter situations which turn out to be less pleasant. Therefore before setting off it is worth finding out some basic information about how to cope with unforeseen events.

Emergency numbers

Here are the important emergency contact numbers in Poland:

To call an emergency service using a landline or a public phone, please dial
999 – Ambulance
998 – Fire Brigade
997 – Police
986 – Municipal Wardens (Straż Miejska)

To call an emergency service using a mobile phone, please dial
112 - all services

As soon as the call is connected, you will be transferred to the appropriate service. You may also use this number if you are unsure which of the three emergency numbers (997, 998, 999) should be alerted.

Calling water and mountain rescue services (WOPR, GOPR)
In Poland, you can also contact special rescue services responsible for lifesaving operations in the mountains and on lakes and waterways :

Mountain rescue service (GOPR) – + 48 601 100 300
Water rescue service (WOPR) – +48 601 100 100

Please note: the numbers above should be used only in cases of emergency - never to obtain tourist information.