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Winter in the Tatra Mountains — Zakopane

?? Poland features medieval and neoclassical towns, rich historical sites and relics, diverse culture and folklore, local specialties and comfortable accommodations. Many people might tend to head to the big cities like Warsaw, Kraków or Gdansk, on their first visit to Poland, while outside the cities Poland also boasts unique and beautiful natural sights—the mysterious Crooked Forest, the largest moving sand dunes in Central Europe, wide and white sandy beaches on the Baltic Coast, a land of thousand lakes, lush forests and spectacular scenic mountain landscapes—waiting to be explored.

? If you are a mountain lover and planning for an exciting winter holiday. You should definitely visit the Tatra Mountains in Poland, which is a perfect mountain resort packed with the landscape whether it’s summer or winter.❄️Since the first snow of this season has arrived in Poland and left lots of snow, the Tatra Mountains and their capital Zakopane has again become a tourism hotspot. According to INSTAGRAM, Zakopane has been tagged a massive 1,439,744 times, which is number one in the top-ten tagged ski ground on Instagram.

Located at the foot of the Tatra mountains, Zakopane is an attractive city for visiting and staying, not only for its clean air, beautiful views, thermal spas, and various winter activities, but also as the centre of Polish highlander culture, with its unique folk music, stunning wooden architecture, delicious regional cuisine and beautifully ornamented traditional costumes. Apart from the magnificent mountain landscape and culture, Zakopane is also known for its beautiful wooden villas. It would be a wonderful experience to live in lovely chalets, to taste traditional Highland cuisines, and shopping along Krupowki Street for traditional leather Highland shoes and socks. Don’t miss out on visiting Zakopane!

⛄️Since winter holiday is just around the corner and, If you don’t ski but like going to the snowy mountains to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the breathtaking view of the slowly rising sun glinting on the snow-capped peaks of the Tatra mountains, then our 3-day trip to Zakopane would be perfect for you.

? Check out our tour package Ski break in Zakopane to make the best of your time in Zakopane with us! ?

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GDAŃSK and WARSAW voted as some of the Best and the Safest European Christmas Destinations 2020.

Following recommendations made by the World Health Organization, the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization has unveiled a carefully selected list of destinations located in countries less affected by the coronavirus where it will be possible to enjoy the magic of Christmas while still following strict health and sanitary rules. And we are delighted to share the good news with you that two Polish cities of GDAŃSK and WARSAW were voted onto the list of the safest Christmas markets in Europe for Covid-19. Congratulations!???

?Gdańsk Christmas market is probably the most romantic Christmas market in Europe where you can find the fairy-tale Christmas fairs situated in the historical center of Gdańsk with its unique atmosphere and beautiful scenery. The streets and squares would be illuminated by colorful Christmas lights, and visitors will find many festive displays on the streets only for this special time of year such as the two-level Gdańsk Carousel, food and drink wooden stalls offering ethnic culinary specialties, craft workshops, and street performances. Do you know that the Gdańsk Christmas market was also nominated as the only one from Poland for the “Best European Christmas Market 2020” award In 2019? The Gdańsk market is definitely worth a visit.

Date: 20 November – 27 December, 2020

?As one of the most incredible cities in Europe, the capital of Poland, Warsaw is very impressive with its historic center declared a Unesco World Heritage. Visitors can find two Christmas markets here, the main Christmas market is held in Castle Square in front of the Royal Castle where you will be captivated by the giant colorful Christmas Tree and the abundance of colors and smells coming from the wooden stalls. In addition to seeing the stunning Christmas decorations and tasting local treats, ice-skating around the mermaid statue in the Old Town Square would also be an awesome experience. Another Christmas market can be found in front of the Palace of Culture and Science packed with lovely wooden stalls filled with ceramics, jewelry, candles, amber, hand-made crafts.

Date: 25 November – 27 January (Castle Square)

Photo from bozonarodzeniowy.gda

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The cutest guidance on social distancing measures for the EU states

How to get to know the EU social distancing measures quickly??‍♂️??‍♀️
At least distance yourself from others:
one bison in Poland?
two wolves in Estonia??
three pulis in Hungary???
? Take a look at the photo above, short and sweet!
? Well, if you haven’t met Bison in the wild, I strongly recommend you to visit Białowieża Forest in Poland to see the king of the forest – the bison!?
? Click on the link Europe’s last well-preserved primeval forest to find more information about the amazing forest and legendary creatures.

Photo from europapont.blog.hu

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Autumn in Poland

Autumn has officially arrived in every corner of Poland. If you want to visit Poland to explore wonderful landscapes and romantic historic towns, the best time of the year is about now!

??? Early autumn in Poland is mostly warm and sunny, visitors can enjoy themselves thoroughly in peaceful and pleasant places surrounded by natural beauty and without worrying about the rain and big crowds.

Though all of the regions in Poland are beautiful and worth visiting, we’d like to share three special places where boast extremely beautiful views in autumn.

?Bieszczady mountains
One of the best regions to see during autumn in Poland is the Bieszczady mountains, located in the most south-eastern part of Poland on the border with Slovakia and Ukraine. The most beautiful part of the mountain range is protected by the Bieszczady National Park, which is the third-largest national park in Poland. 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.

?Białowieża Forest
One of the most famous Forest in Poland, Białowieża Forest is the last remaining fragments of Europe’s primeval forest that once stretched across the European Plain. Known for its beauty and natural values, this ancient forest is hardly untouched by humans. There are many trails for pedestrians and cyclists in the forest. The must-see attraction is the European bison Show Reserve, where visitors can see the king of the forest – the bison! In addition, there are a unique museum, church, numerous hotels and restaurants, making it the perfect place to visit in autumn.

?Polish Baltic Coast
Though autumn may not be the perfect time to go swimming in the Baltic Sea, it is an ideal time to explore the Tri-City area (Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot). Wandering the beach, admire the spectacular views along the Baltic Coast, It is exceptionally beautiful at this time of year. With fewer tourists, it is the perfect time to visit some of the museums, castles, and other historical sites around the cities as well. Don’t forget to visit the incredible new Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk, you will be blown away by the experience!

Polish autumn is truly beautiful, if you have any chance to visit Poland during autumn, do not miss it!?

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Escape to Poland

Escape the heat of summer and enjoy the beauty of nature in Poland. There are always various activities you can be involved in, such as hiking in Tatra national park, cycling along the Baltic Sea Coast and rafting down the river Dunajec. Come to Poland, you will be spoilt for choice.

Hiking in Tatra national park ?

Poland is an ideal destination for a walking holiday, with over 15000 miles of marked trails that go through the mountains, lakes and forests. If you want to look down from above the clouds to admire the beauty of nature, the Tatra mountains would be your best choice. As the highest mountain range in the Carpathian Mountains, Tatras are one of the most stunning places to visit, with a lot of picturesque valleys, lakes, peaks and mountain trails, covering the area of nearly 180 square kilometers within Poland. There are various trails satisfying hiking lovers of all levels, some of those trails are short and flat which are perfect for families with children.

Cycling along the Baltic Sea Coast ?

The Baltic Sea Cycle Route in Poland is part of the EuroVelo 10 (EV10), which is 582 kilometers long and starts at the Polish-German border in Swinoujscie, passing through the picturesque seaside resorts. You can cycle directly along the sea, which makes a regular rest at picturesque bays and white beaches possible. The route in Poland is mostly flat and well suited for a cycling trip at any level of preparation, especially for families. Experience Baltic Sea and beautiful scenery by exploring Poland on two wheels.

Rafting on the river Dunajec ?

Rafting on the Dunajec River is a relaxing experience for everyone, enjoying the natural surroundings on a traditional wooden rafting boat, listening to the old legends and stories about the river and surroundings. It’s the best way to admire the beautiful landscapes of Pieniny National Park in 2-3 hours trip.

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A Charming Polish Village, Zalipie!

Zalipie is a small village in southeast Poland, considered as the prettiest village in Poland. This small village is known for its unusual tradition that the house inside and outside decorated with lovely floral patterns.

?  Where does the tradition of painting houses come from?
It’s not entirely clear, but it might relate with a poorly ventilated stove. A long time ago, the interior of small and quite poor huts was covered with   soot from a home stove. There was no chimney in the room, and the hearth area quickly blackened with smoke. Thanks to resourceful Zalipian women who came up with the idea of decorating darkened walls with white irregular spots to tidy up and brighten up their homes. After ventilation improved, villagers (mainly women) continued to conduct their folk art, moving from ceilings to walls to bridges and everything in between.

? The Painted Cottage competition

The Painted Cottage competition (called Malowana Chata) has been held regularly every spring since 1948 which continuously added new colorful floral patterns on cottage walls, continuing a tradition over 100 years old. Its initial purpose was to cover up damages after the war and put a new face on the village again. The starting date of the Malowana Chata has a very special meaning, as it began right after the WW2 ended.

? Felicja Curyłowa, a local art museum

Despite its beauty and attractiveness to tourists, the village is not an open-air museum but a place where people lived their normal lives, creating and developing their tradition. For visitors, there is a museum well worth a visit which was the three-bedroom cottage of a resident named Felicja Curyłowa. After her death, her beautiful house was turned into a museum where visitors can admire her work.

Zalipie is about 70 km from Krakow, if you are planning to travel to Krakow, don’t forget to stop by here!

Photo by mzphotos from Pixabay

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The Best Seaside Resort in Poland

There is nothing more refreshing than a holiday by the sea. ?  If you feel the same way, then Sopot which is located on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea would be an ideal destination for you.

Sopot is an elegant seaside resort town in northern Poland, which lies between Gdańsk to the southeast and Gdynia to the northwest. They are interconnected and together form a metropolitan area called the TriCity.

? In Sopot, you can stroll along the longest wooden pier(Molo) in Europe, extending into the Baltic sea to a length of over 511 m. It’s a perfect place for a romantic walk.

? You can also unwind on the white sand beach which stretches for 4.5 kilometers from the southern to the northern boundaries of the city and make up one of the most popular attraction during the summer.

? For outdoorsy people, there is a bike route from Sopot to Gdansk which is a great way to enjoy stunning views of the Baltic coast.

❤️ Start planning your best seaside holiday in Poland!  ?  3 days trip to TriCity.

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Polish Airlines LOT plans to resume international connections on July 1

We are pleased to inform you that Polish Airlines resume international connections from July 1, that means you can book airline tickets for PLL LOT international connections to 20 airports from today. ?

At Polish Travel Quo Vadis you can buy a ticket for travel to the following airports:

? Prague,
? Dusseldorf,
? Vilnius,
? Budapest,
? Berlin,
? Vienna,
? Brussels,
? Kiev KBP,
? Bucharest,
? Amsterdam,
? Tbilisi,
? Oslo,
? Barcelona,
? Split,
? Dubrovnik,
? Zadar,
? Podgorica,
? Corfu ,
? Chania,
? Varna.

? Please visit our website where you can buy airline tickets online. https://www.aironline.pl/

? If you are looking for accommodation, we recommend visiting the site where you can book a hotel online. https://www.hotele.eu/

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Wilanów Palace, the Polish Versailles

?  The Wilanów Palace is a royal palace located south of Warsaw. As one of Poland’s most important monuments, it survived Poland’s partitions and both World Wars, people can admire the culture and art of the Polish state before the 18th century.

The Wilanów palace is composed of the baroque palace, its decorations and works of art, gardens and sculptures located in the park and also numerous buildings and monuments raised in the location since 1677. This baroque palace was a gift of King Jan III Sobieski to his beloved wife, Marie Casimire Louise. In the palace, you will see the king’s apartments and the suites of Queen Maria Kazimiera, which include the Chinese, Dutch and Antiquities rooms and the Potocki Museum, as well as rich collections of paintings, antique vases, and works of Oriental crafts. 

The park spreading out around the palace appears different styles: there is a bi-level Baroque Italian garden and a romantic English-Chinese park fitted with park buildings, like the Chinese Gazebo and the Roman Bridge. In summer, various sculptures, fountains, charming alleys, a lake and a cascading stream make the surrounding park a perfect place to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city. In winter, Wilanów turns into a special Royal Garden of Light filled with thousands of colorful diodes mimicking the baroque shapes of plants.

?  If you would be interested, check out our  Warsaw City Break ！

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The gems of Gdansk

With a tradition spanning over 1000 years, Gdansk as Poland’s maritime capital and one of the largest ports on the Baltic sea is a unique metropolis that has always been characterized by a spirit of freedom and courage.

Central Gdansk is one of the most pleasantly walkable cities in central Europe. You couldn’t ask for a more strikingly beautiful and colorful main street than Duga and Dugi Targ, the thoroughfare of the Main Town (Gówne Miasto).

As you walk its length, from the Golden Gate at the western end to the magnificent Green Gate at the eastern end, the bas-reliefs and colorful frescos on the burgher houses and gabled town houses will keep your eyes darting about.

Walk around the old town in Gdansk, you can also find an iconic landmark the Neptune Fountain, the largest port crane in Europe and one of the three largest brick couches in the world.

Find more itineraries on our websites !

? 3 days trip to TriCity (Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot)

? 7 days trip from Warsaw to Gdansk

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