Originally a part of Germany, Wroclaw was nearly destroyed during WWII. Today it is one of Poland’s most multicultural and bustling cities, as well as holding the title of the fourth largest city in the country. Wroclaw is very unique when compared to other Polish destinations, it is made up of 12 islands connected by roughly 130 bridges. So if unique architecture, a rich history and a unique city appeals to you, Wroclaw won’t disappoint. Would you like to visit Wroclaw this year?
Wroclaw’s Old Town, or Rynek, is the beating heart of the city. Once the economic centre, the market square, it has now evolved into the cultural and social bud of Wroclaw. Here you’ll find some of the city’s famous Gnomes, plenty of incredible places to eat and drink and some insta worthy buildings. Despite being nearly destroyed during WWII, today the craftsmanship that restored it in the 15th century is on full display. The city’s key landmark is the stunning Town Hall, an excellent starting point to explore the nearby shops, eateries and colourful flower market, or Plac Solny.
Now this may be a given when exploring a new city, but you want to keep yours peeled in a city like Wroclaw. Aside from the stunning architecture that you’ll no doubt be taking in, be sure to keep a look out for the dwarves, or gnomes, scattered throughout the city. The dwarves originally made an appearance out of protest against communism and disappeared. Today, they’ve made a strong resurgence with over 350 dwarves hidden throughout the city to delight tourists and locals. How many can you discover?
Known as the ‘Venice of the North’, Wroclaw is a network of islands connected by multiple bridges. So, pack your walking shoes and get exploring! Riverside parks and boats are excellent stops for a drink in the sun. We recommend starting in the old town and making your way out from there – the market square is beautiful and be sure to visit Cathedral Island.
They don’t call Wroclaw the ‘Venice of the North’ for nothing. As you explore the city, you’ll no doubt encounter its numerous canals and bridges, taking you along the Oder River. Stop for a drink and enjoy the view or get amongst the numerous water based activities on offer!
Wroclaw is home to a truly unique masterpiece. Standing at 15m’s tall and stretching 114, the Panorama Racławicka is truly something to behold. The 19th century panoramic artwork depicts the battle of Racławicka and is immersive, it has a dedicated room all to itself. Make some time for this one, you won’t regret it!
Wroclaw is a multicultural hub in Poland. This is evident in its architecture, its culture and the welcoming attitude of its people. This is exemplified in the District of Four Denominations and Mutual Respect. You’ll find a Synagogue, Roman Catholic Church, Evangelical and Orthodox Church all within a short distance of each other. This sums up the spirit of acceptance in this beautiful city.
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| 23/6/2021 | Kings Of Leon The concert of multiple Grammy Award winners will be a compilation of tracks from all seven studio albums. Find out more. | |||||||
| 25/6/2021 | The Backbeat Beatles The Backbeat Beatles faithfully reproduce the originals, not only because of the music, but also because of the costumes and choreographies. Find out more. | |||||||
| 21-28/6/2021 | Jarmark Świętojański A fair on Wrocław Market Square celebrating Kupala Night, a traditional Slavic holiday Find out more. | |||||||
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| July | Wroclaw Zoo Wroclaw ZOO has more than 150 year old history, making it the oldest in the country. Afrykarium is the biggest attraction of the zoo – Poland’s first oceanarium and a unique one in the world. Find out more. | |||||||
| July | OPEN AIR Theatre Festival International festival of street theatre and circus art Find out more. | |||||||
| July | Panorama of the Battle of Racławice A 400ft x 50ft painting that commemorates the Battle of Raclawice in 1794. Find out more. | |||||||
| 9–10/7/2021 | Stay Wild Festival 2021 The first Stay Wild Festival will take place near the unique Partynice Hippodrome. Polish and foreign artists who react creatively to what’s around them have been invited to join the line-up. Find out more. | |||||||
| July | Summer Sounds 2021 Wroclaw A series of summer concerts throughout the entire summer. The audience in Wrocław will be able to see performances of the most popular Polish artists. Find out more. | |||||||
| July | Music Festival Wizard This year’s edition of WROsound Festival presents a line-up inspired mainly by electronic music and rap, and promises additional attractions for participants and fans of the event. Find out more. | |||||||
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| August | Summer Sounds 2021 Wroclaw A series of summer concerts throughout the entire summer. The audience in Wrocław will be able to see performances of the most popular Polish artists. Find out more. | |||||||
| August | Japanese Garden An exotic garden for the Centennial Exhibition that is home to almost 270 taxa of woody plants, as well as 78 species of Asian plants Find out more. | |||||||
| August | The Games and Computers Museum of the Past Era In our Museum of Games and Computers, you will move to the old days – ’70s, ’80s and ’90s when the video game industry and the IT industry were thriving. Find out more. | |||||||
| August | Neon Side Gallery A selection of historic neons from Wrocław and Lower Silesia. Find out more. | |||||||
Poznan airport is conveniently located 5km from the city centre,which means it’s super convenient for travellers. Airlines such as RyanAir offer regular direct flights here.
Public transportation : here. Cheap and reliable trams and buses will easily connect you to all areas of the city.
Electric scooters, rental bikes and Uber/Bolt are very popular ways to go from one point to the other in the city: they are very affordable and easily ordered from your phone (just download the app).
Milk Bars are a Polish institution and for one of the best in Wroclaw, look no further than Bar Mleczny Mewa. Located in the heart of the city, you’ll find great Polish classics at an even better price.
They say ‘when in Rome’, and when in Poland you want to eat like the locals. For something a step above a milk bar, with an excellent atmosphere, come to Pod Fredra. Come for the on site smokehouse, stay for the modern updates on Polish Classics.
For something slightly different and a bit more upmarket, treat yourself to an evening at La Maddalena. Here you can enjoy modern mediterranean cuisine, which draws inspiration from areas such as Corsica and Sardinia, all in a insatworthy setting.
There are plenty of nice spots for your stay whilst in Wroclaw. You can’t grow staying around the old town, however other areas to consider are Stare Miasto or Srodmiescie which are both quite central. If you’d like to stay slightly further out, which will be more affordable, you could consider Krzyki or Psie Pole. There are a number of Air BnB’s throughout the city and some great hostels too.
