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Places to see in Poland, from Kraków to Warsaw, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Poland
KrakówOld Town and Wawel CastlePhoto: Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0
WarsawA rebuilt old townPhoto: Emptywords · CC BY-SA 4.0
GdańskHanseatic harbour cityPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
Tatra MountainsZakopane and alpine lakes
WrocławIslands and colourful squaresPhoto: Jar.ciurus · CC BY-SA 3.0 pl
Best time to go to Poland
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Poland
What surprised you most about Poland?
Every trip to Poland brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Poland?
The best time for Poland depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Poland you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Poland – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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