Public holidays, observances & traditions in Poland in 2021 and 2022 The list of public/bank holidays in Poland in 2021 In 2021, there are the following public/bank holidays in Poland: Friday, January 1, 2021 – New Year Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – Epiphany Sunday, April 4, 2021 – Easter Monday, April 5, 2021 – Easter Monday…
Polish school holidays: first day of school in Poland and last day of school in Poland The school year in Poland is divided into 2 terms: the first/winter term (pierwszy semestr) and the second/summer term (drugi semestr). While the first and last days of school are set the same for all of Poland, the winter…
Amusement parks and theme parks in Poland “Energylandia” – the biggest amusement park in Poland Photo source: Energylandia “Mandoria” – the biggest year-round theme park in Poland, opened in July 2021 Photo source: Mandoria “Bałtowski Kompleks Turystyczny” – the first in Poland Dinosaur Park, Amusement Park, Zoo, Horse Riding Center, Miniature Park, Prehistoric Oceanarium, Witches’…
Indoor and outdoor aquaparks in Poland We probably won’t be mistaken when we say that a lot of children (and adults!) would indicate water slides in aquaparks as the greatest fun ever. Water parks are the perfect way to escape the heat or hide from the rain! They are good for every season of the year (well, 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 to the Peninsula in Władysławowo, 3 km at the end in Hel…
Summer 2021 in Poland: 2 bank holidays, 2 shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Shopping Sundays in Poland in summer 2021 June 27 and August 29 are shopping Sundays in Poland. You can learn more about Sunday trade ban in Poland in our post: shopping Sundays in Poland in 2021. Public holidays and celebrations in Poland in summer 2021…
Summertime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland Broad bean (bób) – iconic vegetable in Poland Connoisseurs of broad beans (and there are many of them in Poland!) are counting down the days in June when the broad beans are available on the stalls in Poland. And the broad bean season in Poland…
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…
August 2021 in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw Outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area A new outdoor swimming pool in Warsaw, opened on July 3, 2021 Location: Baseny Błękit, Wał Miedzeszyński 407 Street (Praga/Saska Kępa). Location on Google map. The swimming pool is located in the vicinity…
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…