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? Poland received the Golden Travel Destination Award 2021, a prestigious award in the Netherlands, which is the result of high ratings for destinations in Poland from travel organizations and visitors. Poland is a traveler’s dream destination, which is full of history, culture, stunning views and world-class attractions. Whether in the vibrant Warsaw, the history-filled Krakow, or the beautiful seaside city of Gdansk, there is no shortage of things to see! From the famous Old Town in Warsaw and the magnificent Wawel Castle in Krakow to the Royal Route lined with ornate buildings in Gdansk, Poland has something for everyone. Visitors will marvel at its rich culture and an abundance of sites and attractions.

With the arrival of spring, the days are sunny though cool, which is perfect for taking a stroll outside to capture the beauty of spring. If Poland isn’t a destination you’ve considered visiting before, maybe it’s time you add it to your travel bucket list. ?

Poland boasts a wealth of natural beauty and rich cultural history. Although there are countless ways to experience nature and enjoy the charm of Polish culture at the same time, a bicycle tour is among the most exciting ways to explore the hidden treasures and the most beautiful places in Poland that can’t be reached by vehicles. Spring is a perfect time to dust off your two-wheeler or rent a bike for bicycle adventures! ?

Admire the UNESCO heritage sites?, indulge yourself in unspoiled nature?, go deeper into the dense forest?, cycle up the beautiful trails to the Gubałówka Hill?, enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Tatra Mountains?. If you don’t want to miss out on all this fun, go ahead to our website to check the amazing adventures that we have planned for you.?

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With spring bringing warmer weather☀️, the trees turn green? and the flowers bloom?, everything comes to life again?. It’s time to strike out into nature! 

Poland is a beautiful country with lofty mountains, thousands of lakes, lush forests, and sunny beaches. It’s stunning all year round, but there is something about Spring that makes it unusually beautiful. With the Easter holiday approaching, we want to introduce you to some nice ideas for a spring tour around this colorful country.

?Tatra Mountains

The Polish Tatra Mountains are the highest mountains in the country that are recognized by many as the most beautiful ones. With breathtaking landscapes and many picturesque towns, Tatra Mountains attract millions of tourists all year round, but the mountains feature an incredible allure in the spring when the crocuses are beginning to bloom and the whole valley is covered with a violet carpet of blooming crocuses. Especially beautiful is Chochołowska Valley, where is the best place to admire the blooming crocuses in late March or early April and has many nice easy trails, which make it ​an ideal place for gentle walks with small children, the elderly, and even pets. ???

?Sudety Mountains

Sudety Mountains are the second oldest mountain range in Poland. The highest part of this old and eroded chain of mountains is the Karkonosze, reaching 1602m at Mount Śnieżka. There are many marked hiking trails of varying difficulty from the Polish side to the top, each of them providing unforgettable views. You can set off from the Polish town of Karpacz, and enjoy the picturesque view over the Karkonosze Mountains and the town. There’s also an option to take a chairlift from Karpacz to Mount Kopa (1,377 m), and then to hike up to the peak of Śnieżka, which significantly shortens the way to the summit. Apart from the baroque Chapel of St. Lawrence that has over 350 years of history and interesting mountain huts along the way, the famous UFO-like meteorological observatory on Śnieżka is well worth a visit.

?Bieszczady mountains

Located in the most south-eastern part of Poland on the border with Slovakia and Ukraine there are Bieszczady mountains
 which can be a nice spring getaway. With many gorgeous hiking trails, lovely little towns scattered all around and delicious food served in local restaurants it is a perfect destination for a calm, relaxing weekend away from the city. By day, you can take a hike to the highest peak of Bieszczady Poland, or walk along the wooden architecture trail filled with historical attractions and beautiful wooden churches. By night, you can also find the darkest place in Europe here, up to 7,000 stars may be seen by the naked eye at Starry Sky Park. Bieszczady is definitely a perfect area for hiking if you don’t like crazy steep mountains!

?Mazury

If you enjoy water sports, Mazury (Masuria) is the perfect region for you to visit. Known as “The land of a thousand lakes”, Masuria is a picturesque region recognized as one of the best kayaking spots in Europe. With two of the largest lakes in Poland and hundreds of smaller ones, it is simply perfect for camping, swimming, kayaking as well as sailing. Its natural beauty, clean air, and silence captivated all who visit here. If you are fed up with being at home and eager to immerse yourself in nature with clear water and fresh air, then Masuria is the best spot for you.

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Located in the extreme north-west of Poland, the Świnoujście is the only town in Poland situated on 44 islands, home to many unique historic monuments in Europe and the tallest brick lighthouse in Poland as well as in the world. Built in 1858, this lighthouse is almost 75 meters tall and its lantern emits light from a height of 68 meters above sea level. A climb of 308 steps to the top of the Świnoujście lighthouse offers a breathtaking view of the Baltic coastline, the islands of the Świnoujście, and neighboring resorts. This is a romantic spot for lovers! Moreover, you can find the Maritime Rescue Museum in the vicinity where you can explore a lot of interesting exhibits, including a historic diving suit weighing 70 kilograms with 12 kg oxygen canisters and a powerful 4,200 W bulb.

Today, the lighthouse still serves navigational purposes and was opened to visitors in 2000. Take a leisurely stroll along Poland’s widest beach and enjoy a stunning panoramic view from the terrace. The lighthouse is definitely a landmark of Świnoujście and one of the biggest tourist attractions on the Polish coast.

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Pszczyna Castle, also known in English as Pless Castle, which probably dates back to the 11th century, is one of the most grandiose and extravagant residences in Poland. Located in the town of Pszczyna, just 37km south of Katowice. Surrounded by the wonderful English-style landscape park, this picturesque castle was originally built in a gothic style in the 13th century and then rebuilt as a Renaissance palace in the 17th century. Today, It’s considered an example of Neo-Baroque architecture, whose shape is the result of several expansions and reconstructions in the 18th and 19th centuries.

In the past, the castle was once a residence of Polish Piast nobles, then the Promnitz family and later the German von Pless family. The castle became a state-owned property after the death of the last Prince of Pless, Hans Heinrich XV in 1936 and turned into a museum in 1946, which is still in operation. Today, this castle museum features a dozen rooms over three floors decorated with exquisite interiors from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries that miraculously survived the war, including the original antique furniture, walnut wood flooring, art collections, porcelain, rugs, and aged paintings.

The Pszczyna castle is one of the very few museums of this kind in this part of Europe with so many elements of preserved historical furnishings and was voted as one of the “Seven Architectural Wonders of the Silesian Voivodeship” by the Silesian authorities. If you prefer to visit some authentic castle residences in Poland, don’t miss out on this beautiful castle in Pszczyna!

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