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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Poland [2025]
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
4.4
/5
117 reviews
6.5
From £5.86
Based on 14,865 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +48122787302
Address: Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
360° view: underground lake & salt sculptures
Explore ancient 9th-century salt mines
Saved by 163 users58% positive reviews
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This salt mine is very interesting. You get an educational tour based on your language and you go deep underground between 60 to 130 meters. You learn about the history and you see some interesting sculptures and an underground church. The only thing that was bad was the price which was close to 60 euros.
Recently visited the salt mine as part of a guided tour, and it was quite an adventure! Be ready for the 380 steps down to the mine, but once you’re inside, it’s absolutely worth it. The chambers are vast, and the intricate salt carvings are incredible. The highlight for me was the beautiful chandelier made entirely of salt—it’s stunning.
The tour itself lasted a little over 2 hours, and even though the site was quite busy, everything was well-paced. The guide was very knowledgeable, sharing interesting details about the mine’s history.
Overall, it was a fascinating experience, and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Krakow!
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Warsaw Old Town
4.6
/5
179 reviews
6.3
Based on 14,038 reviews
Stare Miasto | >100 km from downtown
Phone +48223555170
Address: Warsaw, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Warsaw's center
Colorful historic buildings view
Saved by 144 users43% positive reviews
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Warsaw’s Old Town is a stunning testament to the resilience and rich history of the Polish people. Originally established in the 13th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was almost entirely destroyed during World War II but has been meticulously reconstructed. Walking through the cobbled streets, visitors can feel the blend of medieval charm and historical significance in every corner, from the colorful facades of historic tenement houses to the grandeur of the Royal Castle, which offers a fascinating glimpse into Polish royalty and national history.Market Square is the heart of Old Town, where vibrant cafes, restaurants, and shops offer everything from traditional Polish cuisine to charming souvenirs. Statues and monuments, such as the iconic Mermaid of Warsaw, add to the area’s character and reflect the deep cultural symbolism of the city. Nearby, St. John’s Archcathedral and other churches showcase exquisite architecture and house important religious relics.Whether you're a history enthusiast, a culture seeker, or simply looking for a beautiful place to explore, Warsaw’s Old Town offers an unforgettable experience that celebrates Poland's endurance, beauty, and cultural heritage. It's a place where past and present beautifully coexist, making it a must-visit for anyone coming to Warsaw.
Enjoyed Warsaw Old Town Morning Walking Tour. Cool and fresh air with nice old town building❤️
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
4.5
/5
155 reviews
6.1
Based on 14,892 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +48338448000
Address: Więźniów Oświęcimia 55, 32-600 Oświęcim, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
International monument for reflection
Guided WWII concentration camp tour
Saved by 113 users28% positive reviews
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Seen a lot and learnt a lot about the history from the tour guide. It is really an experience seeing these remains in real life. Must go to really feel it for yourself if you’re in poland.
A sad and awakening experience thinking of what human beings are capable of doing. Felt a cold feeling when entered the cremation chambers. There’s a wall where people were executed, now flowers are layed down in their memory. A part of history, I recommend visiting Terezin as well situated in Czech Republic.
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Museum of Fryderyk Chopin in Warsaw
4.0
/5
33 reviews
5.2
Based on 1,175 reviews
Centrum | >100 km from downtown
Phone +48224416251
Address: Pałac Gnińskich, Okólnik 1, 00-368 Warszawa, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Experience 19th-century concert vibes
Interactive Chopin music experience
39% positive reviews
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Born on March 1st, 1818 in Żelazowa Wola, Fryderyk Chopin is Poland‘s greatest composer and Warsaw‘s favourite son. He has lent his name to everything from vodka to airports. An early age musical prodigy, his life as a musician was full of success. As that of many other artists, however, it was marked by unrequited love, exile, illness, bankruptcy and solitude. He died at age 39 in Paris. His compositions live on and have become a source of Polish national pride.
Taking up four floors the museum features an interactive style and shares the life of Chopin from start to finish leaving absolutely no detail out. Among the 5,000 exhibits are a lock of hair, his school exercise books, a sweet box, a gold watch presented to the ten year old Frederic by an admiring Italian singer and the passport he used to enter England. So comprehensive is the collection it even features the last letter he wrote to his family and dried flowers from his deathbed. Also, of course, are several paintings and sculptures (including his death mask), a recreation of his Paris drawing room, and even an intriguing section on the women who made the man.
One area that is particularly popular is the Composer's Hall, an area where you can listen to all of Chopin's music. Mr Chopin, welcome to the 21st century.
As a museum of a world-famous musician, the Chopin Museum is also a very important memorial hall. Many things here are preserved history. The Chopin Museum opened relatively late, so it doesn't take long to visit.
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Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
4.6
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78 reviews
5.2
Based on 27,047 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +48126161886
Address: Rynek Główny, 31-422 Kraków, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Street theater & folk art festival
Gothic towers & fabric hall plaza
32% positive reviews
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fell in love with this town beautiful. great atmosphere, lots of green around the City
The central square in the old town of Krakow, Little Poland, is one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe. The central square is surrounded by historic buildings. The center of the square is dominated by the fabric hall, and the side of the fabric hall is the city hall tower. On the other side is the 10th century St. Adams Church, and on the north side of the square is the Gothic tower of St. Mary's Cathedral.
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Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection
4.7
/5
42 reviews
5.0
Based on 10,856 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +48124225155
Address: Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Explore Wawel Dragon's mysterious cave
Discover Wawel Dragon's legendary tale
31% positive reviews
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The Wawel Royal Castle (Zamek Królewski na Wawelu) is a castle residency. It's located in centre of Kraków, Poland. The castle, is one of the largest in Poland and represents nearly all architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods.What is interesting, Wawel is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world. 5/5
The Wawel castle, being one of the largest in Poland, represents nearly all European architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods.
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Marie Curie Museum (Muzeum Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie)
4.1
/5
36 reviews
5.0
>100 km from downtown
Phone +48228318092
Address: Freta 16, 00-227 Warszawa, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Discover Curie's life & contributions
Discover Curie's radioactivity research
29% positive reviews
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Marie Curie was born in Poland, went to university in Paris, won two Nobel Prizes, and made outstanding contributions to the development of human medicine by using the radioactivity of radium. The museum contains many biographies of Curie in different languages and literatures.
The Marie & Curie Museum, which is still in the old town of Warsaw Fair, is the place where Madame Curie, two Nobel Prize winners, once lived. The three-storey building has an inconspicuous appearance, just like an ordinary residential building.
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Royal Baths Park
4.6
/5
156 reviews
4.9
Based on 8,756 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +48504243783
Address: Agrykola 1, 00-460 Warszawa, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Beautiful scenery around Chopin statue
Chopin statue summer weekend concerts
38% positive reviews
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This is the best safe haven in the bustling city. The most important thing is that there are white peacocks walking here and mandarin ducks in pairs...a wonderful harmony between the city and nature.
Must see attraction in Łazienki Królewskie (Royal Bath) Park. The monument is very expressive and bigger than anticipated.
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Warsaw Uprising Museum
4.2
/5
22 reviews
4.8
Based on 7,529 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +48225397905
Address: Grzybowska 79, 00-844 Warszawa, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Interactive mirror: find historical "twins"
Warsaw Uprising scenes via multimedia
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If you are in Warsaw, one thing you will realise very quickly - not just in the history but in the very psyche of the city - is that almost all of Warsaw (84%) was destroyed during the Second World War, and any classical-looking buildings you see especially in the Old Town are replicas of the originals built after the war. Along with Dresden and Manila, Warsaw was among the worst destroyed in the war, and the reason is because the Germans razed the city to the ground as a “punishment” for the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.To find out more about the uprising, there is no better place to learn about it than the Warsaw Uprising Museum (Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego), which I visited in May. It is a large museum with many exhibits across several floors, bringing you through interactive displays, artifacts, written accounts, and other testimonies of how life was during the German occupation of Warsaw, the uprising, and its aftermath. There are displays dedicated to each district of Warsaw. There are many free informative leaflets and flyers (in Polish and English), including 63 calendar pages covering the dates from 1 August 1944 to 2 October 1944 – each containing a summary of the most important events that took place on that particular day of the uprising.Definitely should go here to understand not just the particular 1944 uprising but also the Second World War as a whole as many exhibits link this to the broader European war. A history buff like me would definitely love exploring yet be moved by the more personal and emotional artifacts.#poland #warsaw #history
The Warsaw Uprising Museum is a representative building of the World War II period. This museum is also quite distinctive. The history of the city of Warsaw is very representative, and the construction of the museum is also quite elegant.
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Malbork Castle
4.8
/5
7 reviews
4.8
>100 km from downtown
Phone +48556470902
Address: Starościńska 1, 82-200 Malbork, Poland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Malbork Castle in Poland is the largest brick castle in the world and a stunning example of medieval Gothic architecture. Built by the Teutonic Knights, it features impressive fortifications, grand halls, and fascinating museum exhibits. Its rich history and picturesque riverside location make it a must-visit for history and architecture enthusiasts.
Malbork Castle is a famous historical attraction in Poland. I came here on my second trip to Poland. The castle is magnificent and shocking. There are many historical sites in Poland, but they were severely damaged during World War II. It is rare to preserve them so well.
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