POLAND
April 2023
Easter roadtrip around Poland. Our first stop was Krakow, where we can feel the the horrible past that Poles and Jews endured during the second world war, also we enjoy with an incredibly beautiful city, how surprising it was preserved very well during the war. Here provably we try the best food in Poland and also the most liveliest nightlife. Two hours to the south by car we found Zakopane, our base camp to discover the Tatras National Park. We were very cold because it snowed both days, but the landscapes and treks were incredible.
Next stop was Auschwitz-Birkenau, here we were able to feel the Holocaust first hand, without words.
During the next two days we visited Wroclaw and Warsaw; The first one surprised us a lot, in fact it was the city that we liked the most (along with Krakow). The city center, riverside and the aula leopoldina were amazing.
The last stop was the Białowieża National Park, the goal was to see the last wild European Bison, and we did! Although we had to get up very early (and get cold). We also saw white storks, roe and red deer, moose and an endless number of birds. Apart from the wild animals, the hiking trails through this National Park in the border with Belarus never cease to amaze you, simply a wonder of nature.
Last European bisons (Białowieża National Park, Poland)
TRAVELMAP & DAILY DETAIL
Day 1, 2 & 3 - Krakow
Wawel castle & cathedral / Oskar Schindler factory / Jewish quarter / Rynek Główny / Saint Mary's Basilica / Juliusz Słowacki Theatre
Day 4 & 5- Tatras National Park
Morskie Oko Trekking / Droga Pod Reglami Trekking / Zakopane
Day 6 - Auschwitz-Birkenau
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Day 7 - Wrocław
Wrocław cathedral / Old town square / Aula Leopoldina (in University of Wrocław)
Day 8 - Warsaw
Castle Square / Rynek Starego Miasta / Warsaw Barbican / Pałac Kultury i Nauki
Day 9 & 10 - Białowieża National Park
Wild Bison, Roe deer, Red deer, Moose and white stork watching / Zebra Zubra trail / Białystok
HIGHLIGHTS
FOOD AND RESTAURANTS
Krakow, Poland.
8
Milkbar (serving daily menu) specialized in local soups and pierogi. Really center located and cheap. 4€ pax.
Krakow, Poland.
9
Tradicional restaurant in the Jewish quarter where they cook traditional dishes very tasty and generous portions. Excellent service and good price. 20€ pax.
Warsaw, Poland
7.5
Traditional place next to Warsaw Barbican where they cook traditional dishes. Excellent service. 15€ pax.
Zakopane, Poland
7
Tradicional place in the old town of Zakopane where they cook traditional dishes, excellent soups and homemade pierogis. 15€ pax.
Krakow, Poland.
8
Autentic traditional local (before was a synagogue) perfect to have a drink in a great atmosphere. Located in the jewish quarter of Krakow.
Krakow, Poland.
8
Unique bar to have a drink, where all the tables are Singer sewing machines. Really great atmosphere (its permitted to smoke inside).
Zakopane, Poland
7
Traditional place Zakopane where they cook traditional dishes. Very tasty, really generous portions and excellent service. 15€ pax.
Białystok, Poland
9
Modern place in the old town of Białystok where they cook excellent traditional dishes, especially the chop pork and the pierogis. Very tasty and very good price. 10€ pax.