Q: When to Visit Poland?

April to September is the best time to go, as the weather is much warmer now and the colors of spring/autumn will make Poland even more colorful than usual. One downside is that there will be lots of people everywhere. In order to avoid that, I would stick to the beginning (April - May) or towards the end (August - September) of the peak season, as the weather becomes cooler and it is not as crowded. Poland in winter is its own beast, with beautiful snow everywhere, contrasting with the colorful architecture, and far fewer people, but still maintaining its beauty. The weather does get really cold, though (I experienced -16°C once), and because of that, many viewpoint towers are closed. So, weigh the pros and cons and prepare accordingly.

Question 1

Why Visit Poland?

Accepted Answer

More often than not, people have come to associate Poland as a less developed country in Europe. But after spending more than 3 months in Poland, I can say that Poland is developing fast with all the facilities you'd expect from the West, but at a much cheaper price.

It has become a country in its own league with its unique traditions, language, and tragic history to draw from. All these points make Poland a great country to visit for all kinds of travelers, from history buffs to off-the-beaten-path adventurers alike.

Question 2

When to Visit Poland?

Accepted Answer

April to September is the best time to go, as the weather is much warmer now and the colors of spring/autumn will make Poland even more colorful than usual. One downside is that there will be lots of people everywhere. In order to avoid that, I would stick to the beginning (April - May) or towards the end (August - September) of the peak season, as the weather becomes cooler and it is not as crowded.

Poland in winter is its own beast, with beautiful snow everywhere, contrasting with the colorful architecture, and far fewer people, but still maintaining its beauty. The weather does get really cold, though (I experienced -16°C once), and because of that, many viewpoint towers are closed. So, weigh the pros and cons and prepare accordingly.

Question 3

How to Get to Poland?

Accepted Answer

You can fly into Warsaw or Krakow, depending on where you want to begin your trip. You will likely find more flights going into Warsaw, though. However, for the best possible deal, I would recommend browsing through Skyscanner or Expedia to compare prices and find the cheapest one for your trip.

If you are already in Europe and are on a budget, you can also take a bus from anywhere with Flixbus for only a few euros.

Question 4

How to Get Around Poland?

Accepted Answer

Buses and trams in Poland are pretty accessible with the help of the Jakdojade website, where you can select a city and enter your destination to find out which bus number or tram you need to take. This service works in every city on your itinerary, and you can either access its website or download the app (Android | iOS) on your phone.

For traveling from city to city, you can either use Flixbus or the train. They are both really accessible and quite cheap, especially buses, and you can book all of them online. When it comes to buses, I'd recommend booking directly with Flixbus or through Busbud.com. As for trains, you can book a train ticket online on the Intercity website.

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