Travel Guide to Poland

What to see in Poland

Warsaw is the capital of Poland and has its own page - Warsaw

Kraków - is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Its historic centre was inscribed on the list of World Heritage Sites as the first of its kind. Situated on the Vistula River  in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. The historical centre is filled with old churches and many monuments, the largest European medieval market-place, and plenty of magical pubs and cafes.

Gdansk - is the4th largest city and major seaport with a historic centre.

Seaside Resorts - The main coastal resorts in Poland are Sopot, Miedzyzdroje, Kolobrzeg, Leba, Wladyslawowo, and the Hel Peninsula.

Tatra Mountains - in the south of the country are popular for hiking and skiing.

Bialowieza National Park — a huge area of ancient woodland straddling the border with Belarus which is designated as a World Heritage Site.

Malbork Castle — a beautiful huge Brick Gothic castle, the largest one in Europe.

Auschwitz — The former German Nazi concentration camp. 

Szczecin — one of the most important cities in Pomerania since the Middle Ages. An enormous harbour, monuments and old parks in the centre are numerous museums and galleries. 

The Masurian Lake District -  is a lake district in northeastern Poland containing more than 2,000 lakes.