The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in poland"
Named by 7 of 81. KrakówPolandKraków was not destroyed in World War II, so it looks much as it did centuries ago.The historic centre is a UNESCO site with Europe's largest market square.
Named by 6 of 82. WarsawPolandWarsaw works well as a weekend trip.Its Old Town and Royal Castle are on the UNESCO list.
Named by 5 of 83. GdańskPolandA Baltic port city with notable architecture, in northern Poland.Known as the amber capital of the world.
Named by 4 of 84. Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains
Lesser Poland, Poland
Hiking in summer and skiing in winter.
About two hours by bus from Kraków.
Named by 3 of 85. SopotPolandA coastal spa city on the Baltic.Listed among the places to cycle on the coast.
Named by 2 of 86. WrocławPolandA colorful city that suits a shorter stop.Visitors look for the small dwarf figures around town.
Named by 2 of 87. LublinPolandThe Old Town came through WWII relatively unscathed.One writer sums it up as culture and history.
Named by 2 of 88. PoznańPolandDescribed as Poland's birthplace, known for its goat figures.
9. Białowieża National ParkPolandHome to some 800 bison.A place to connect with Polish nature on an early walk.
10. ŁódźPolandKnown for its street art.Has well over 200 public artworks to find on foot.
11. ToruńPolandCalled a gingerbread city by one writer.
12. Hel PeninsulaPolandReached by boat from Gdańsk, with long sandy beaches.
13. GdyniaPolandA port city on the Baltic coast known for its ships.
14. Kazimierz DolnyPolandCastle ruins make it a good place for photos.
15. ZamośćPolandA 16th-century Old Town centered on an arcaded plaza.
16. ZalipiePolandA village known for painted houses.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name May to June and September as the best time to visit Poland.
Named by 7 of 81. KrakówKraków was not destroyed in World War II, so it looks much as it did centuries ago.The historic centre is a UNESCO site with Europe's largest market square.
Named by 6 of 82. WarsawWarsaw works well as a weekend trip.Its Old Town and Royal Castle are on the UNESCO list.
Named by 5 of 83. GdańskA Baltic port city with notable architecture, in northern Poland.Known as the amber capital of the world.
Named by 4 of 84. Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains
