Poland: main airports
Poland is served by numerous airports: Warsaw Chopin, the country's main hub, Warsaw Modlin, Kraków, Gdańsk, Katowice, Wrocław, Poznań, Rzeszów, Łódź, Szczecin, Bydgoszcz and Zielona Góra.
The country offers historic towns carefully rebuilt after the Second World War, medieval castles, the Baltic coast and a lively cultural and food and wine scene.
Poland: recommended activities
Poland: visa and entry requirements
Poland is part of the Schengen area: EU citizens can enter with a valid ID card, while other non-Schengen countries can stay for up to 90 days in 180 without a visa if coming from exempt countries (including the US, Canada, Australia).
At the widely available automated gates (e-gates), checks for EU/EEA citizens are fully automated via facial recognition, in under 30 seconds.
Poland: safety
Poland is generally considered a safe country, with contained violent crime.
The usual precautions apply in major cities against pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas. Always check your country's updated travel advisories.
Poland: health situation
No mandatory vaccinations are required for entry. Tap water is generally drinkable throughout the country.
The healthcare system is of good standard: always carry adequate travel insurance (EHIC card for EU citizens).
Poland: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro despite EU membership.
The official language is Polish; English is common among young people and in tourist areas, less so among older generations. Official taxis must display fares on the rear window and be equipped with a working meter, active throughout the ride.
Poland: travel guides
Gdańsk: where the fall of communism began
Katowice: from coal to music
Rzeszów: Poland's gateway to Ukraine
Łódź: from textile industry to street art
Poznań: the butting goats on the Renaissance town hall
What to see in Wrocław in 1 day
A Day in Babimost, Poland
One day in Krakow: itinerary and highlights
Bydgoszcz: the Venice of Poland on the Bromberg Canal
Warsaw in a day: Old Town and the Vistula
