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Cities to visit, attractions worth seeing in Poland

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Capital
Warsaw
Currency
PLN
Language
Polish
Best time to visit
May–September, December for markets

A taste of Poland

Krakow survived WWII largely intact, leaving Europe's biggest medieval market square and a Jewish quarter (Kazimierz) now thick with craft bars and milk-bar pierogi joints. Warsaw was rebuilt from rubble, which makes its Old Town a reconstructed miracle and the rest of the city free to lean modern and creative.

South of Krakow, the Tatras give you the Carpathians proper — wooden mountain churches in Zakopane, hiking trails to Morskie Oko. Gdańsk on the Baltic ran Solidarity out of its shipyards and now does cinnamon-laced gingerbread and amber jewelry on the Long Market. Wieliczka's salt cathedrals are 327 meters down and worth the elevator.

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Must-see cities in Poland

Must-see attractions in Poland

Famous sights and local favourites in Poland — many bookable with skip-the-line entry.

  • Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory & Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour + Transfers

    Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory & Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour + Transfers

    Learn about Kraków's history – from WWII bravery to the impressive salt mines

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  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: Entry Ticket, Private Guided Tour + Transport

    Wieliczka Salt Mine: Entry Ticket, Private Guided Tour + Transport

    Visit the worlds oldest salt mine with private transportation

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  • Gdansk: Private Boat Cruise + Drinks

    Gdansk: Private Boat Cruise + Drinks

    Sail on the calm waters of northern Poland while toasting sparkling wine

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  • POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews: Entry TicketMuseum

    POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews: Entry Ticket

    Explore the Jewish hub of Warsaw before and after WWII

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  • Underground Market Krakow: Guided Tour

    Underground Market Krakow: Guided Tour

    Step into medieval Krakow with just a few stairs at the Museum

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  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: Skip The Line Entry + Guided Tour + Transport from Krakow

    Wieliczka Salt Mine: Skip The Line Entry + Guided Tour + Transport from Krakow

    See salt sculptures and learn about the mine’s history

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  • Pleyel Salon Warsaw: Chopin Concert

    Pleyel Salon Warsaw: Chopin Concert

    Enjoy a Chopin concert by award-winning performers

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  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: Entry Ticket, Guided Tour + Transport

    Wieliczka Salt Mine: Entry Ticket, Guided Tour + Transport

    Visit one of the world's oldest UNESCO-listed salt mines

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Common questions about visiting Poland

When is the best time to visit Poland?
May–September, December for markets is generally the most popular window for visiting Poland, with comfortable weather and most attractions open. Check our cities pages for city-specific timing.
Do I need a visa to visit Poland?

It depends on your nationality. Run a quick check to see whether you need a Schengen visa, ETIAS, or can travel visa-free.

What's the currency in Poland?
The currency is PLN.

Poland uses the Polish Zloty (PLN). While an EU member, Poland has not adopted the Euro. Card payments are widely accepted in cities, but carry some Zloty for rural areas, markets, and smaller shops. ATMs (called 'bankomat') are common — use bank-operated ones and decline any conversion offers to avoid poor exchange rates.

Plan the rest of your Poland trip

Schengen day calculator

Plan around the 90 days in any 180 rule — see how long you can stay and when you can re-enter.

Travel insurance for Poland

Medical, cancellation and baggage cover compared — what to look for before you book.

ETIAS — coming for visa-free travellers

What it costs, who needs it, and when this new EU travel authorisation kicks in.

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