Anything you can dream of you will find in the Polish capital: interesting history, a wealth of events, exciting nightlife, Michelin-starred restaurants, and an abundance of green areas. Check out the charming Old Town and take a stroll down the Royal Route. Learn about the city's history in one of Warsaw's many interactive museums. Spend a wild evening by the Vistula and chill out listening to a Chopin concert at Łazienki Royal Park. No doubt, Warsaw is a must-see on the tourist map of Europe.
Old Town
Łazienki Royal Park
The Warsaw Rising Museum
Vistula Boulevards
Palace of Culture & Science
National Museum
Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Copernicus Science Centre & Planetarium
Fryderyk Chopin Museum
The Royal Route connects three former residences of Polish rulers: The Royal Castle, Łazienki Królewskie and Wilanów Palace. It is the city’s most famous route. Among the buildings lining the streets Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat are the Presidential Palace, the Warsaw University campus, as well as beautiful churches and townhouses. The Route continues along the elegant and green Aleje Ujazdowskie, with embassies and ministries situated along the way. The historical route ends at Wilanów Palace. The Route is not to be missed in the wintertime when it is illuminated with thousands of lights as part of the Great Illumination.
Castle Square
Krakowskie Przedmieście
Nowy Świat Street
Aleje Ujazdowskie
Ujazdowski Park
Warsaw University Botanic Garden
Łazienki Royal Park
Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów
No other river in Europe is like the Vistula flowing through Warsaw. Its natural banks, inhabited by wildfowl, are right next to the city’s boulevards. In the summer, the weekend city life comes alive here — trendy bars and clubs, charming bistros, and outdoor events attract both city dwellers and tourists, while the sandy beaches are the perfect place to chill out. A cruise down the river to see the city from the water is also an interesting option.
Multimedia Fountain Park
Museum on the Vistula
Vistula Boulevards
Cruises on the Vistula
Warsaw Beaches
Warsaw is the city of Fryderyk Chopin. It is here that he spent his childhood and early youth. It is also in Warsaw that Chopin’s musical talent was discovered and where his international career began. Discover the places connected with Chopin. You will be assisted by mobile applications and a website available in a number of languages.
Statue of Fryderyk Chopin
Holy Cross Church
Trail of the Playing Benches
Fryderyk Chopin Museum
You must have heard of her — the woman who broke all stereotypes! She was a double Nobel prize winner, a professor at the Sorbonne University and one of the first women to get a driver’s licence. Did you know that she was born in Warsaw? Take the opportunity to visit her house, see where she was born and check out the places she held dear. See Warsaw through Maria’s eyes and see what a long path she had to tread before finally being laid to rest in the Pantheon in Paris.
Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum
Church of the Visitation of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary
Central Agricultural Library
Vistula Embankment
Before the war, Warsaw was home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe. Jews made up 30 per cent of the city’s population and were a major part of the city’s exceptional ethnic mix. They had synagogues, schools, and hospitals here; ran handicraft stores, manufacturing plants and banks; and were also engaged in freelance professions, many as artists. Though the Holocaust put an end to centuries of Jewish history in Warsaw, traces of their existence are still present. You can see how Jews have impacted the city’s development.
Jewish Cemetery
Nożyk Synagogue
Memorial Route of Jewish Martyrdom & Struggle
Fragment of the Ghetto Wall
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Situated on the right bank of the Vistula, Praga is seen as the most genuine and authentic part of the city. During World War II, it did not suffer as much as the city centre; hence, you can still admire its original architecture. The charming alleys, restaurants pulsating with life, trendy art galleries, and exceptional combination of historical industrial architecture with modern design concepts have made Praga a favourite spot among Warsaw’s artists and creatives.
Warsaw Zoo
Museum of Warsaw Praga
Neon Museum
National Stadium
Skaryszew Park
When travelling with children, you can be sure to find places in Warsaw where the whole family is going to have a blast. Just about everyone is enchanted by the city’s many parks and gardens, as well as the beautiful riverbanks. Be sure to plan a visit to one of Warsaw’s interactive museums and see how much fun learning can be. Get to know the city’s sweet side by trying some delicious local ice cream, or, if you’re travelling in the winter, a cup of hot chocolate at Wedel’s.
Multimedia Fountain Park
Dollhouse Museum
Warsaw Zoo
Playgrounds & Outdoor Sports Gyms
Warsaw University Library Garden
Copernicus Science Centre & Planetarium
Warsaw is more than the beautiful historical architecture of the Old Town and its fascinating history. It is also a city that is alive, that is transforming and discovering new directions. If you want to really feel the atmosphere of the Polish capital and the people who make it so special, stray off the beaten path and seek out new adventures.
Soho Factory
Hala Koszyki
Warsaw University Library Garden
City Cruises in Old Cars from Communist Times
Museum of Life under Communism
Murals & Street Art
Breakfast Fairs
Warsaw tempts with its abundance of cultural events. Regardless of whether you are a music lover or a sports fan, whether you are interested in design and fashion or simply want to know what is hot in the city, there is a wide-ranging offer of regular and temporary events for you to choose from. Take a peek at our calendar — we’re bound to have something that will catch your eye.
Chopin’s Music Concerts at Łazienki Royal Park
Orange Warsaw Festival
Jazz in the Old Town International Festival
Warsaw Film Festival
Warsaw Restaurant Week
Warsaw Marathon
Singer’s Warsaw Festival of Jewish Culture
Garlands on the Vistula
Holiday Illumination in Winter
Warsaw cuisine is like the city: diverse, multicultural, delectable, and full of energy. Book a table at a Michelin-star restaurant or experience the atmosphere of the communist era in a so-called milk bar. Allow yourself to be seduced by local desserts like W-Z cake, zygmuntówka, or organic ice cream. Take a peek at a breakfast fair, sit on the grass, and celebrate food. Besides the classic Polish specialities, Warsaw's restaurants have dishes from all corners of the world, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free cuisine.
Hala Koszyki
Night Market
Stary Dom
InAzia
Restauracja Różana
Tel Aviv Food & Wine
Warszawa Wschodnia by Mateusz Gessler
Breakfast Fairs
Pierogi
Herring Warsaw-Style
Pork Knuckle in Jelly
Pyzy
Pork Chops with Potatoes & Cabbage
Chłodnik (Cold Soup)
Żurek
Borsch
W-Z Cake
Zygmuntówka
Chocolate by Wedel
Manekin
Cafe Kulturalna
Staroswiecki Sklep (Wedel Chocolate Lounge)
Bułkę przez Bibułkę
Cafe Bristol
The night is still young, and you feel like going out in the city? A whole array of places await you, such as the popular clubs at Plac Zbawiciela or the hottest bars and clubs by the Vistula, where the nightlife gets going in the summertime. If you want to party, check out the party zone on Parkingowa, Nowogrodzka, and Mazowiecka Streets. If you want to see the city’s skyline from the top floor, no problem. There are clubs with beautiful panoramic views.
Clubs by the Vistula
Parkingowa, Żurawia & Nowogrodzka Streets
Mazowiecka Street
Kredytowa Street
The Pavilions
Kufle i Kapsle
Bars at Hala Koszyki
Pub Crawl
Shopping malls, small designer boutiques, flea markets and fashion fairs are some of the tempting shopping options available in Warsaw. You can find stores featuring the leading global and European brands, both from the top shelf as well as more affordable options. A good idea would be to get yourself something special and choose Polish fashion designs and products tagged “Made in Poland”. If you are looking for bargains, on the other hand, check out the Warsaw outlets.
3 Mysia Street
Vitkac
Złote Tarasy
Arkadia
Mokotowska Street
Three Crosses Square
Galeria Mokotów
Annopol & Ursus Outlet Factory
Fashion House Outlet Centre
Public Transport
You can reach most attraction in Warsaw on foot or by public transportation. There are buses, trams and a metro. At night, you can use the metro, which operates until midnight on weekdays and until as late as 3 am on weekends. You can also use night buses marked with the letter “N”. Timed tickets for shorter or longer trips can be purchased in the ticket dispensers at stops, in buses, or at kiosks. The same tickets are used in all types of public transport.
Bus line 180
This is a regular bus line to most of the interesting tourist attractions in Warsaw. The route runs along the Royal Route all the way to Wilanów.
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Website: www.wtp.waw.pl/en/public-transport-step-by-step
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Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Most planes land at the Chopin Airport in Warsaw, which is just 30 minutes from the city centre by public transport. If you have a long layover in Warsaw, use the time and visit the city. Skip the traffic jams and take the SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska – Fast City Train), lines S2 and S3, or bus line 175, for example.
Address: Lotnisko Chopina w Warszawie, ulica Żwirki i Wigury 1, Warsaw
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Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
This airport is 35 km from Warsaw, but with convenient connections to the city. To get to Warsaw from Modlin Airport, you have a choice of special Contbus and Flixbus, as well as a train operated by Koleje Mazowieckie. All these means of transportation arrive in the very centre of Warsaw right by the Palace of Culture and Science.
Address: Ulica Generała Wiktora Thommée 1a, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland
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Phone: +48 22 315 18 80
Website: en.modlinairport.pl
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Warsaw Central Train Station
Located in the very centre of town in front of the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw Central is the biggest station in Warsaw. Once you have seen all there is to see, you can explore other Polish cities.
Address: Warszawa Centralna, aleja Jerozolimskie 54, Wasrsaw
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Veturilo City Bikes
Bicycles in Warsaw can be rented at over 300 stations. The first 20 minutes are free.
You can rent a bike in one of three ways. The first is to log in to the website and pay an initial fee of PLN 10. The second is to register with a credit card at a rental station terminal. The third is to use the Nextbike mobile application.
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