Poland, land of pierogies and forests, historic cities and conviviality. A warm welcome is a prerequisite, a toast over cherry liquor a rite of passage. In its cities it is arty and cultural, modern and historical, with a surprising beauty that destroys any myths that it’s all concrete and grey. The opposite is true; pastel colours and soft gables line old town squares that hum with the clink and chatter of morning coffee, trendy districts outlier the centres and throw art galleries, foodie hotspots and great bars into the mix. And even better, whether it’s Baltic Gdansk or regal Kraków, you’re never far from the beautiful Polish hinterland, from coast to forest to mountain. Explore four of our favourite Polish cities in the articles below, and discover how you can add to your stay with a sojourn into the wilds…
Wrocław: the Silesian old town a stone’s throw under the mountains
Wrocław is one of Poland’s oldest cities, and it shows. There’s a wealth of old culture and scenic riverside living, set on the idyllic Oder river. Old town charms abound,…
Read articlePoland’s oldest city: the unmissable regal gem that is Kraków
Poland’s old regal capital is awash with historic charms, undercut by a youthful edge that makes it an artsy escape brimming with culture. Discover royal heritage and old town beauty,…
Read articleWarsaw: the glossy capital of culture and wild forests
Poland’s capital encapsulates a lot of what makes the country so fascinating. A city reborn, it has emerged from war and freedom struggle to become a thoroughly modern and culturally-rich…
Read articleBaltic beats, amber and seaside resorts in Gdansk, Poland
Gdańsk is like no other Polish city. A sea of Flemish gables, cobbled streets and seafaring heritage make this a gorgeous outpost along the Baltic, with a culture thrust between…
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