55 days in Poland Itinerary

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Change things up with these side-trips from Krakow: Oswiecim (Muzeum Zamek w Oswiecimiu & Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, get to know the fascinating history of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, examine the collection at Wieliczka Salt Mine, and contemplate the long history of Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Krakow vacation planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Krakow. January in Krakow sees daily highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can catch the train to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Change things up with a short trip to Parabellum Shooting Range in Sulejowek (about 32 minutes away). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, take in panoramic vistas at Palace of Culture and Science, and examine the collection at Pinball Station - Pinball & Arcade Museum.

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You can take a train from Krakow to Warsaw in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In January, daytime highs in Warsaw are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Gdansk.

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

Explore Gdansk's surroundings by going to Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku (in Malbork) and Spas (in Gdynia). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Old Town, make a trip to Dluga Street (ul. Dluga), get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and stop by IVO&CO Galeria Bursztynu.

To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Gdansk journey app.

Getting from Warsaw to Gdansk by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. January in Gdansk sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Wroclaw.

Known for its relaxed and liberal atmosphere, the energetic city of Wroclaw lures visitors with its rich cultural heritage and pedestrian-friendly old town.

Step out of Wroclaw with an excursion to Muzeum Gazownictwa in Paczkow--about 1h 25 min away. Spend the 19th (Tue) among pleasant surroundings at Rynek of Wroclaw. The adventure continues: have fun and explore at Museum of Games and Computers of the Past Era (Games Museum), examine the collection at Panorama Raclawicka, make a trip to Wroclaw's Dwarfs, and get a sense of history and politics at Wroclaw Town Hall.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Wroclaw online travel route planner.

You can fly from Gdansk to Wroclaw in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zakopane.

Home to Poland's indigenous Goral people, Zakopane sits at the foothill of the Tatra Mountains, an area serving as one of the country's most fashionable year-round vacation getaways.

Zakopane is known for nature, museums, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gubalowka, don't miss a visit to Krupowki Street, admire the masterpieces at The Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Cmentarz Zasluzonych na Peksowym Brzyzku.

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You can drive from Wroclaw to Zakopane in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Wroclaw in January, expect Zakopane to be little chillier, temps between 0°C and -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can go by car to Tatra National Park.

Tatra National Park is known for nature and trails. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rysy Peak, admire the sheer force of Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza - Waterfall, appreciate the views at Dolina Koscieliska, and explore the activities along The Black Pond.

For maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Tatra National Park trip maker site.

Tatra National Park is just a stone's throw from Zakopane. On the 29th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Swinoujscie.

Świnoujście is a city and seaport on the Baltic Sea and Szczecin Lagoon, located in the extreme north-west of Poland. Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Swinoujscie Beach, then enjoy the sea views from Stawa Mlyny, and then make a trip to Punkt widokowy Gosan. Keep things going the next day: step off the mainland to explore Karsiborska Kepa, then take in the awesome beauty at Kawcza Mountain, and then examine the collection at Natural History Museum of Wolin National Park.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Swinoujscie trip maker app.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Tatra National Park to Swinoujscie in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In January, daytime highs in Swinoujscie are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can go by car to Leba.

On the 1st (Mon), get a new perspective on nature at Muzeum Bursztynu, enjoy the sand and surf at Beach, then get in on the family fun at Park Dinozaurow, and finally make a trip to Wydma Łącka.

For photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Leba road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Swinoujscie to Leba takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Swinoujscie in January since evenings lows in Leba dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Czestochowa.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Czestochowa: Planetarium Slaskie (in Chorzow), Zabrze (Guido Mine and Coal Mining Museum & Queen Luiza Groove) and Amphitheatre on St. Anne's Mountain (in Gora Swietej Anny).

For maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Czestochowa driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Leba to Czestochowa in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In February in Czestochowa, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Hel.

Hel is a town in Puck County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, located on the tip of the Hel Peninsula, some 33km from the Polish mainland.HistoryEarly developmentsThe Kashubian village of Hel was first mentioned in 1198 as a centre of herring trade area named Gellen. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hel: Avenue of Merit of the Sea People and Cross of the Sea in Rewa (in Rewa), Hel (in Baltic Coast) and Jastarnia (Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Jastarnia & Gora Libek). There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Muzeum Obrony Wybrzeza, examine the collection at Fisheries Museum, take a leisurely stroll along Jetty in Jastarnia, and identify plant and animal life at Fokarium.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Hel driving holiday planner.

Drive from Czestochowa to Hel in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In February in Hel, expect temperatures between 2°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Szklarska Poreba.

Szklarska Poręba is a town in Jelenia Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Szklarska Poreba: Boleslawiec (Wiadukt kolejowy w Boleslawcu & Manufaktura W Boleslawcu), Zamek Ksiaz w Walbrzychu (in Walbrzych) and Stolowe Mountain National Park (in Kudowa-Zdroj). There's still lots to do: hit the slopes at Bieg Piastow, look for all kinds of wild species at Geopark Luk Muzakowa, take some stellar pictures from Zloty Widok, and admire the sheer force of Wodospad Kamienczyka.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Szklarska Poreba online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Hel to Szklarska Poreba takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Hel in February: highs in Szklarska Poreba hover around 6°C, while lows dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to drive to Szczawnica.

Szczawnica is a resort town in Nowy Targ County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Venture out of the city with trips to World War I Cemetery no 51 (in Regietow), Zamek Stara BaSn (in Grybow) and Church of St. Parasceve in Kwiaton (in Uscie Gorlickie). Spend the 13th (Sat) exploring nature at Pieniński Park Narodowy. The adventure continues: hit the slopes at Arena Narciarska Jaworki Homole, stroll the grounds of World War I Cemetery no 70, go for a walk through Szopczanski Gorge, and don't miss a visit to Skansen Wsi Pogorzanskiej.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Szczawnica driving holiday planning site.

Drive from Szklarska Poreba to Szczawnica in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Szklarska Poreba in February; daily highs in Szczawnica reach 2°C and lows reach -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Krynica Morska.

Krynica Morska is a town and coextensive municipality on the Vistula Spit in northern Poland with 1,364 inhabitants . Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Port Morski Krynica Morska, enjoy the sand and surf at Krynica Morska Beach, then enjoy the sea views from Lighthouse, then contemplate the long history of Stutthof Concentration Camp, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Sacred Heart Church.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Krynica Morska trip itinerary maker app.

Explore your travel options from Szczawnica to Krynica Morska with the Route module. Traveling from Szczawnica in February, expect a bit warmer with lows of -3°C in Krynica Morska. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Ustka.

Ustka is a town in the Middle Pomerania region of northwestern Poland with 17,100 inhabitants . Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Jack's Church, pause for some serene contemplation at St.Joseph's Chapel, and then pause for some photo ops at Monument of Henryk Sienkiewicz in Slupsk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Fri): steep yourself in history at St. Gertrude’s Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parafia Rzymskokatolicka pw. Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej, then see the interesting displays at Muzeum Kultury Ludowej Pomorza, and finally steep yourself in history at Bluecher Bunkers Ustka.

To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Ustka trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Krynica Morska to Ustka by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Bialka Tatrzanska.

Bialka Tatrzanska is known for spas, winter sports, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Kaniowka Ski Area, fly down the slopes at Rusin-Ski, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Czarna Gora Peak, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Anne Church.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Bialka Tatrzanska online visit planner.

You can drive from Ustka to Bialka Tatrzanska in 9 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Ustka in February, plan for slightly colder nights in Bialka Tatrzanska, with lows around -7°C. On the 24th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Poznan.

Poland's original capital, Poznan boasts centuries of rich history and culture, as well as a modern town center drawing a growing number of weekend revelers with its vibrant nightlife and diverse restaurant scene.

Venture out of the city with trips to Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nicholas (in Lad), Bydgoszcz (Bydgoszcz Basilica & Cathedral of St. Martin's and St. Nicholas) and Muzeum im. G.J. Osiakowskich (in Kalisz). There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church), make a trip to Domki Budnicze, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Nicholas Church, and have fun and explore at Museum of Antiques of Technology Culture.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Poznan trip itinerary maker tool.

You can drive from Bialka Tatrzanska to Poznan in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Bialka Tatrzanska in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Poznan, with lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.