The Land of Fields
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces, covering an area of 312,696 square kilometres, and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With a population of nearly 38.5 million people, Poland is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union. Poland’s capital and largest metropolis is Warsaw.
Population: 37.97 million
Capital: Warsaw
Currency: Polish złoty (PLN)
Official languages: Polish
Different ways to move around: In the large cities in Poland the public transportation system is well developed. A lot of people use the bicycle to get around, the majority of the country is flat and you can bring it on the train.
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The journey itself is my home.
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Poland attractions
Tatra mountains
From Krakow, take a direct bus to Zakopane, the gateway to the Tatra Mountains. You can also reach the Tatra
Auschwitz concentration camp
From Krakow, take a train to Oświęcim, then a local bus to Auschwitz. There are parking facilities available for visitors
Gdansk Old Town
Efficient public transport options include buses and trams; Gdansk Glowny, the main train station, is a hub connecting to the
Ojcow National Park
From Krakow, take a train or bus to Pieskowa Skała, the gateway to the park. Local buses further connect to
Bieszczady National Park
Efficient public buses connect major cities to Ustrzyki Górne, the gateway to Bieszczady. From there, local transport or hiking trails
Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
Take a train from Krakow to Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia station; the mine is a short walk away.
Biking in Krakow
Efficient trams and buses make navigating Krakow easy. Biking enthusiasts can use public transport to reach key starting points, with
