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Swinoujscie Swinoujscie is a spa city which is an administrative part of Western Pomerania. It is a seaside resort, situated in the north-western part of the province at the mouth of the River Swina with the Baltic Sea. The three islands on which the city... Swinoujscie Swinoujscie is a spa city which is an administrative part of Western Pomerania. It is a seaside resort, situated in the north-western part of the province at the mouth of the River Swina with the Baltic Sea. The three islands on which the city is located, Uznam, Wolin and Karsibor, are inhabited and communicatively […]

Drawa National Park

Its area covers 11,019 hectares, 83% of which are forest areas (9119 hectares). The diversified landscape was formed during the socalled Baltic glaciation period. Its remainders are the elevations of an end moraine, ravines, erratic boulders, ribbon lakes, water ponds and peat bogs. The three... See more articles about the National Parks:

Wolinski National Park

The special features of the park are: the most beautiful stretch of the Polish cliff coast, the unique island-like delta of the Swina River, as well as the coastal strip of Baltic waters. The symbol of the park is a white-tailed eagle which can be... Almost the whole area of the park is covered by forest, mostly mixed forest with beech, oak and pine trees. WNP introduces us to the world of plentiful plant and animal species. Ornithologists have recorded as many as 200 species of waterfowl, wetland birds, forest birds and meadow birds. There are ten-odd European bisons in […]

Ojcowski National Park

Numerous caves, scenic ravines, rocky passes and spectacular rock formations, the famous “Hercules’ Club”, have been created here by nature. Almost 400 caves are scattered around the park with the Łokietka, Ciemna and Zbójecka caves amongst the biggest. Basic information Area: 21,46 km² Date of... Forests, mainly mixed, cover the major part of the park. As for the park’s flora, the most characteristic species are those of high mountain grasses and steno thermal lichen. The insect population is extremely diversified (over 3,300 species) including 1,142 species of beetles and 520 species of butterflies. The caves are a perfect shelter for […]

Białowieza National Park

Poland’s historic sites number in the thousands, but only one can claim it has been standing the longest – Bialowieza Forest. This ancient forest sits on the border between Poland and Belarus, in Podlasie Region. UNESCO named the site a Biosphere Reserve in 1977 and... This primeval forest is home to animal and plant species typical of both Eastern and Western Europe. It’s the only place in the world where you can see European bison freely roaming. Some other species that call the forest home include elk, wolves, red and roe deer, lynx, and wild boar. Amidst the pine, oak, […]

Muskauer Park

The landscape park of the eccentric Prince Hermann Ludwig Heinrich von Pückler-Muskau in Bad Muskau, known on the Polish side as the Mużakowski Park in Łęknica, is one of the most outstanding achievements in European landscape architecture of the 19th century. The park extends along... On May 1st of 1815, 30 year old Hermann von Pückler, owner of Muskau estates for four years, announced in an open letter to the citizens of the city of Muskau that he wishes to create a naturalistic park in the scenic area where the Neisse cuts through the terminal moraine called the Łuk Mużakowa […]

Rzeszów

Discover the charming capital of Podkarpackie province; the main economic, academic, cultural and recreational hub in south-eastern Poland with a fascinating history of Knights and legends… Basic information Area: 129,01 km² Population: 196 726 (2023) www Miracles on the River Wisłok It’s hard to think... Miracles on the River Wisłok It’s hard to think city of this size that offers such an incredible variation of attractions: from grizzly punishment devices, torture chambers and a castle-fortress to stunning Art Nouveau villas, Rzeszów offers something for everyone. And who could forget Colargol (aka Barnaby), the most famous resident of the Museum of […]

Kraków

A world brand and the most precious of the pearls in the tourist crown of Małopolska, Kraków is the ideal city for sightseeing, culinary adventures, active leisure, and fun. It is perfect for a quick city-break as well as for longer stays. It is one... City of Kings on the UNESCO World Heritage List Kraków can be absorbed with all the senses. This was once the case, and this is still the case now. The historic capital of Poland, full of legends – for example about Krak, the legendary founder of Kraków – extraordinary stories, priceless monuments, magnificent works of […]

Kielce – city on the crossroads

As the capital of the Świętokrzyskie Province, Kielce is the region’s center of commerce and culture. The city has several monuments, churches, and other landmarks that travelers can enjoy when visiting Poland. Kielce sits on the Silnica riverbanks and is surrounded by forests. It has... Sienkiewicza Street is the city’s main street. Shops, restaurants and monuments can all be found on this important road that goes directly to the train station. The city is very easy to reach as it sits on the main bus and train lines that run between Warsaw and Kraków. Kielce is one of the few […]

Katowice

The capital of Śląskie province, and an important hub of the giant Silesian region, Katowice offers many attractions for tourists to discover, from the classic and charming to the industrial and innovative… Basic information Area: 164,64 km² Population: 282 755 (2022) www Mines, Museums and... Mines, Museums and Music Approved by UNESCO Over the past decade, Katowice has been going through a noticeable metamorphosis, working hard to bring new life to its urban space. Today, it’s a vibrant, modern city; the beating heart of Poland’s first metropolis, the host of many major events and a UNESCO-recognised city of music that […]

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