Summertime in Poland is rich in seasonal fruits. Don’t miss super-nutritious bilberries, juicy cherries, tart rhubarb, knockout gooseberries or unique wild strawberries! Wild strawberries, woodland strawberries (poziomki) Wild strawberries in Poland grow in open fields, forests, meadows. They look like tiny strawberries, are extremely delicate and rare. Their taste and aroma are exceptional. In the…
Poland in August: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland Weather in Poland in August The average monthly temperature in August – the last summer month in Poland – is 18,5°C / 65°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 66 mm. In Poland, the name of the month (sierpień) comes from the sickle…
Poland in July: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland Weather in Poland in July July is a month characterized by hot weather and warm nights in Poland. The average monthly temperature in July in Poland is 19°C / 66°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 89 mm. July is the warmest month…
Poland in June: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland Beach towns and Baltic seaside resorts in Poland Hel Peninsula / Półwysep Helski – for those looking for wide sandy beaches or those who want to learn windsurfing Hel Peninsula is one of the most picturesque destinations in Poland. Just beautiful. It’s 34-km long, narrow (100 m at the entry…
Botanical gardens in Poland Where to see nature’s blooming beauty in Poland? Where to immerse yourself in nature – admiring the intense colors and smells of plants? There are many wonderful parks in Poland, and botanical gardens are the largest and most diverse oases of nature. The botanical gardens in Poland are run by universities and scientific…
Out of 516 national parks in Europe, 23 national parks are located in Poland National parks in Poland contain many of the most treasured landscapes, from the majestic mountain ranges to the beaches, ancient forests, lush green valleys. It’s tough to choose which natural wonders in Poland you should visit first. If you’re a lover of the outdoors…
Sunday trade ban in Poland and shopping Sundays in Poland in 2021. Public holidays in Poland in 2021 Stores in Poland can be open only on selected Sundays. Starting from 2020, shopping Sundays will be on the following days: two Sundays immediately before Christmas Day; one Sunday immediately before Easter; the last Sunday in January, April,…
Best castles in Poland to add to your Polish travel bucket list Visiting castles is like diving into Polish history – return to the past of kings, wars, alliances. They are the perfect background for photos and souvenirs from travels around Poland, but they can also be a living history lesson. Here fantasy novels get real, often taking us…
Frequently asked questions about 500+ child benefit in Poland If you work in Poland and your children live with you here, you may be entitled to obtain monthly benefits from a government program Rodzina 500+ (Family 500 PLUS). What is the Rodzina 500+ program and how does it work? A government program Rodzina 500+ or…
6 springtime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland After months of winter root vegetables and frozen or canned veggies, spring in Poland welcomes us with first fresh local treasures. In Polish they have a special name – ‘nowalijki’ – bringing something new. Don’t miss them! Some of the vegetables come…