Poland Holidays

Poland boasts 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the old town centre of Kraków and the Wieliczka Salt Mines. There are plenty of opportunities to get up close to the country’s remarkable history, left behind from numerous past uprisings and involvement in both world wars.

Kraków’s magnificent architecture may take centre stage on the surface, but this lively city has a whole other personality hidden below its streets. The Rynek Underground Museum’s a network of tunnels which run underneath the city, where you can discover the timeline of Kraków from its earliest settlements. Elsewhere, you can head to a cellar bar. These subterranean watering holes have become something of a calling card, hosting everything from laidback jazz nights to almost round-the-clock techno parties.

Outside of Poland’s bustling cities, the tempo dials right down, and natural vistas are the order of the day. To the south of Kraków is Poland's only alpine-like mountain range, the Tatra Mountains. Nestled at its feet is the rural town of Zakopane, offering access to the miles and miles of hilltop walks, an emerald-green lake and plenty of culture. The Goral (or highlander) culture, prevalent in various communities across eastern Europe, has made its mark in Zakopane, particularly in its architecture. You can also find traditional clothing, foods and handicrafts at the summer market near the Gubalówka funicular railway station.