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The 16th Chopin and his Europe Festival underway in Poland

?Are you ready to take part in the 16th Chopin and his Europe Festival? This year it’s available to enjoy the festival online.?

??The Chopin and His Europe Festival is considered as one of the most important international music events in Europe to present the work of Fryderyk Chopin through masterpieces of other artists. Every year, many outstanding musicians are invited to perform at the festival, including stars of the world’s pianism, eminent chamber musicians, virtuososos of various instruments, conductors, world-renowned ensembles, and so on.

??There’re 26 recitals, chamber concerts, an opera production as well as an educational concert in the programme this year. Four concerts will feature Beethoven’s string quartets as part of the celebration of the composer’s 250th birth anniversary. Besides, you will listen to a number of pianists associated with the Chopin Competition, including two of its winners – Yulianna Avdeeva and Kevin Kenner.  And the highlight of the festival is a concert performance of Stanisław Moniuszko’s opera The Countess by the Italian ensemble Europa Galante conducted by Fabio Biondi. Amid limits on the size of the audience, most concerts will be available free of charge on YouTube and social media of the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, selected concerts will also be broadcast by Polish Radio.

The festival this year runs until August 31. It has been held in Warsaw by the Fryderyk Chopin Institute every year since 2005.

?More info: https://nifc.pl/en/

Photo by Narodowy Instytut Fryderyka Chopina

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Kayaking in Masuria was listed as one of the ten magical holidays in Europe

??Kayaking in Masuria was listed as one of the ten magical holidays in Europe by British The Telegraph! ?

?‍♂️?‍♀️Known as “The land of a thousand lakes”, Masuria is a picturesque region recognized as one of the best kayaking spots in Europe. It is a paradise for kayakers, there are forests, lakes, and kayak routes everywhere. Kayak trail on the River Krutynia is often hailed as the most beautiful waterways in Europe. This varied trail, which is 109km long, runs from the Mokre Lake, through the Puszcza Piska and Masurian Landscape Park which was created in 1977. The most popular part of the kayak trail begins in Sorkwity and ends in Ruciane-Nida. It will take 7 to 8 days to finish the whole trail, and it’s also possible to select some sections for one day trip. Kayaking along the picturesque Krutynia River, it’s a good opportunity to admire a wide variety of scenery and water birds as well as the many attractions including the Filiponi Monastery in Wojnow and the Wild Animal Park in Kadzidlowo. Its natural beauty, clean air and silence captivated all who visit here.

In addition to kayaking, there are plenty of activities you can join in, from cycling and horse riding among thick forests, to sailing and fishing on Poland’s biggest lakes. If you are fed up with being at home and eager to immerse yourself in nature with clear water and baking sun, then a holiday in Masuria will ensure that you’ll be spoilt for choice. ?‍♀️??⛵️?

Apart from the natural landscape, there is a multitude of historical places you can visit as well, such as Teutonic castles, beautiful historic churches and palaces as well as Hitler’s former Second World War military headquarters. When you done with various activities of the day, you can also experience local life to stay as a guest on a smallholding or farm in villages where you can tase some of the local organic food, and the price is very reasonable. However you explore Mazuria, you can’t help but unwind.

Do you remember the last time that you kayaked across the placid water, the world kept silent except for the dip of the oars? Start planning your travel in Masuria now and you will be blown away by the experience.?

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A mystery forest with no straight answer in Poland’s Crooked Forest

???We would like to share with you an amazing forest full of curved pine trees in Poland. Close to the German border, there’s a grove of 400 oddly-shaped pine trees that were planted in the village located 40 km south from Szczecin. Each pine tree bends sharply and kind of looks like shepherd’s crooks, all pointing in the same direction — north. The strange shape of the grove earned it the title of “The Crooked Forest” and became one of nine most amazing forests in the world (according to Daily Mail). Visitors from all over the world come to admire this magical scenery and immerse themself in nature with relaxing. So far, there is no definitive answer that can explain this phenomenon.

A mystery forest with no straight answer, are you ready to explore this magical place with us? ?

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Bielsko-Biała won the most beautiful flower-flourished city title!

???Bielsko-Biała won the most beautiful flower-flourished city title in the Poland Terra Flower Power polls. Congratulations!???

Wandering around the city, it is hard not to be seduced by the flower tower and streetlamps decorated with flowers in various shapes. You can easily take beautiful photos set against the backdrop of flowers, it feels like walking into the fairy tale strewn with flowers.

Bielsko-Biała is an absolutely charming town, is often described as ‘Little Vienna’. There are lots of buildings modelled on Vienna and the majority of them were built in the style of Revival, Art Nouveau and Classicism. The 15th-century St. Nicholas Cathedral is considered to be among the most beautiful architecture which was built originally in the Gothic style and rebuilt completely according to the designs of a Viennese architect. The 19th century paintings and stained glass windows with figures of saints captivate all who visit here.

Apart from being a beautiful city, thanks to its prime location situated at the foot of the Beskid Mountains, the city has a beautiful surrounding landscape and is also a convenient base where visitors can easily walk into the natural world. People can hike here, or take a cable car up to the peak of Szyndzielnia Mountain to see sweeping views across the city, or continue to climb up an observation tower to get a 360-degree view of the area and even the Tatra Mountains on a clear day.

Photo by Paweł Sowa / Wydział Prasowy UMBB

More info (in polish) : http://www.bielsko.biala.pl/aktualnosci/43793/bielsko-biala-jest-najpiekniej-ukwieconym-miastem-w-polsce-foto

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? Łódź Four Cultures Festival is set to open on September 3

Located right in the centre of Poland, Łódź used to be a multicultural city in which Polish, Jewish, German and Russian nations lived and worked together here.

In an atmosphere of acceptance and tolerance, they left their mark on the early development of Łódź and become part of this beautiful city they were building together. For years Łódź had been a melting pot of four cultures and nationalities, where synagogues, tserkvas, as well as Catholic and Protestant shrines got along well with each other in peace. It‘s a good opportunity for travellers to get a greater understanding of Łódź roots through concerts, performances, literature and various activities.

The motto of this year’s festival is A Future Without Return, which was also a sort of a metaphor for the current pandemic reality.The programme includes a concert by the German artist Niklas Paschburg of his debut album ‘Oceanic’, a walking tour following the path of long-gone places in Łódź, Gaga/people dance workshops with Israeli choreographer Adi Weinberg, a music show of URBAN WEEDS, circus workshops for children and a jazz concert performed by the students of the Jazz Institute at the Academy of Music in Łódź,

Today, with plenty of events, Łódź is aptly described as the country’s top cultural hotspot in Poland, from festivals to concerts, from theatre shows to dance performances, from exhibitions to movie premiere.

? More info https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/lodz-four-cultures-festival-to-be-held-in-early-september-14935

? If you want to visit Łódź, check out our Lodz City Break to find more multicultural heritage and charming attractions. ?

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The Most Beautiful Gothic Town in Poland

You must have heard the famous leaning tower in Paris, but did you know that there was another leaning tower in Toruń, Poland?

With a vertical deviation of about 1,5m, The Gothic Leaning Tower was built by a Teutonic knight from Toruń, which dated back to the 14th century, was once used as part of old Torun’s fortifications. It is said that those who can keep their balance while clinging with their backs and legs to the wall of the tower and stretching out their arms are justice, faithful and honest. This unique test of integrity and ethics makes it become one of the highlights of all tourists’ visits to the Toruń.

Located on the banks of the Vistula river, Toruń is a historic city that boasts numerous preserved medieval structures representing the magnificent achievements of brick Gothic architecture in Europe. The entire town was added to UNESCO List in 1997 for being an uncommonly well-preserved example of a medieval European trading and administrative centre. You can find vast Gothic cathedrals, imposing Gothic Old City Town Hall, ruins of the very first in Poland Teutonic Knights’ Castle, St Mary’s Church with high ceiling and stained glass windows, St James’ Church with Gothic murals and spectacular stellar vaults, many Gothic townsmen’s houses and the long defensive city walls with Gothic gates and turrets. It is also the place where the famous Nicolaus Copernicus was born, many visitors come to stunning red-brick Copernicus Museum to find his traces and spirit. Right next to Copernicus Museum it’s the living museum of gingerbread, where the air was scented with a sweet smell and visitors can discover how gingerbread was baked in Medieval Times and even try to bake one on their own.

Today, Toruń is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland and attracts1.5 millions of tourists to visit each year. This magnificent walled Gothic town should be high on every traveller’s list.

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The first luxury Mövenpick Hotel in Polish is set to open in Zakopane.

The first luxury Mövenpick Hotel in Polish is set to open in Zakopane. Offering 136-rooms and a SPA & wellness center with a swimming pool as well as an observation deck on the roof, this first hotel in Poland under the luxurious Accor brand Mövenpick is expected to be completed in 2022, with the total value of the investment rumoured to be 60 million złotys.

In addition, Switzerland’s five-star Mövenpick hotel brand also undertakes the construction of a luxury project in Kołobrzeg on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The premium hotel will be famous for its 266 rooms occupying six storeys, as well as a good location inside Kołobrzeg’s so-called “spa zone”. The hotel is facing the sea and direct access to the beach. Guests may have a perfect spa experience with advanced spa equipment in the hotel as well. This premium hotel in Kołobrzeg will become one of the most important holiday resorts by the Polish seaside.

Not only tourists but also more and more investors are focusing on Poland since polish resorts are gaining more international acclaim.

More info: https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/moevenpick-hotel-brand-to-open-luxury-project-in-kolobrzeg-and-zakopane-cementing-polands-growing-reputation-as-tourist-hotspot-14774

photo by thefirstnews

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UK tourists cleared to visit Poland without worrying about quarantine restrictions!

???‍♀️?‍♂️✈️??Included on the UK’s safe list of ‘air-bridges’, Poland is ready to welcome travellers back since governments have reopened their borders and resumed direct flights between UK and Poland. UK tourists cleared to visit Poland without worrying about quarantine restrictions.

Both The British Travel Weekly UK and the Northern Irish NI Travel News published articles on tourism in Poland to introduce its stunning cities and towns.

From Krakow’s breathtaking Royal Route and Warsaw’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, to Gdansk’s magnificent architectural heritage and Wroclaw known as 2016 European Capital of Culture. You will be seduced by the incredible charm of each city and create unforgettable memories especially when there is a lack of tourists.

?  Browse our tours page to find your ideal trip in Poland!

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Come to experience Polish health resorts

??Did you know that the oldest professional track and field athletes is Stanisław Kowalski, a Polish centenarian? He was born in 1910 and ran a 100-meter dash race in 2014, becoming M100 world record holder in Europe. If you want to explore the secret of health and longevity, then you should definitely come to Poland and experience polish health resorts that may give you some inspiration.
There are more than 40 health resorts in Poland! You can choose the picturesque spa town Lądek-Zdrój situated in southwestern Poland. Lądek-Zdrój is one of Poland’s most famous spa resorts and dates back to the late 15th century, and it is famous for the natural thermal mineral waters which are rich in fluorides, sulphides, hydrogen and radon. Or you can come to Krakow and visit the stunning Wieliczka Salt Mine, where you can find a unique health resort to enjoy one of the cleanest and purest anywhere in the world at a depth of 135 meters or 443 feet.
? Check out our Luxury break in Southern Poland or contact us to plan your perfect trip to Poland!
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Słowiński National Park and Moving Dunes

Słowiński National Park situated on the Baltic coast, one of the only two seaside parks in Poland, is renowned for its largest stretch of moving sand dunes in Europe.

The park’s area was once a Baltic Sea bay, under the influence of sea’s activity, the sand dunes were formed and it gradually separated the bay from the Baltic Sea. As waves and wind carry sand inland, the dunes slowly move to the east by up to 10 metres each year. Climbing up the Rowokół hill, which is the highest peak of the park, you can take in the sweeping views from the watchtower.

In addition to the moving dunes, lakes were also one of the highlights of Park. All of the lakes are shallow lagoons, both surrounded by peat bog, meadows and woods, which are home to many protected species of plants, various mammals and up to 260 species of birds including herons, cranes, ospreys and white-tailed eagles. The Park was designated as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO under its Programme on Man and the Biosphere in 1977. Today parts of the lakeshores have been made into strict no-access reserves to protect the stability of plants and animal species with their habitats.

A health resort city of Łeba, about 8 km east of the park, is a great place for visitors to stay before or after exploring the park, which offers endless dunes and sun-baked Baltic sea coast.

Stay a night at beach cabanas, experience horseback riding right on the sand, admire the stunning sand dunes, come to Poland and you will be spoilt for choice.

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