Vantage Points
Warsaw is located on the flat ground of Mazovian Lowland, meaning that there is a lack of natural vantage points from which you can get an unimpaired view of the city. Thankfully, for those who wish to see Warsaw from a great height, there are many specially constructed places to scale and admire the view – such as the 30th floor of the Palace of Culture and Science, the tower of the Warsaw Rising Museum or one of the city’s man-made hills.
Museum of Warsaw
Climb the historic staircase to the fifth, top floor of one of the townhouses that make up the Museum of Warsaw. Admire the picturesque panorama of the Old Town and the Old Town Square, surrounded by colourful townhouses, where groups of tourists stroll around.
- Rynek Starego Miasta 28-42
Warsaw Uprising Mound
This artificial elevation (with a height of 120 m) was built from the rubble left after Warsaw was almost totally destroyed in WWII. At its peak is a monument which is reached by climbing 400 steps. During commemorative ceremonies of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, a fire burns at the top of the mound, in somber remembrance of the city’s dramatic resistance against Hitler’s occupying troops.
- ul. Bartycka
Norblin Factory
Norblin Factory is one of the legacies of former industrial Wola. Once you have strolled around the revitalised site and enjoyed its attractions, climb up to the viewing terrace, which offers a magnificent view of the former factory and the skyscrapers of Warsaw’s city centre.
- ul. Żelazna 51/53
Copernicus Science Centre – roof garden
Open from May to October, the roof of the Copernicus Science Centre is like being on a different planet. Stroll along the sun-warmed alleys and admire the dozens of thermophilic plant species there. Reach further afield and marvel at the green Vistula shoreline created by nature.
- ul. Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20
Polish History Museum
The rooftop viewing terrace at the Museum is the perfect spot to admire the panorama of Warsaw and the picturesque Vistula River. Open to everyone without the need to buy a ticket, it offers an excellent vantage point to see the city from a completely new perspective. Covering an impressive area of 1,950 m², the terrace is an ideal place to relax, unwind, and take a break amidst the historic buildings and contemporary architecture of the capital.
- ul. Gwardii 1
E.Wedel Chocolate Factory
From the rooftop terrace of the E.Wedel Chocolate Factory, you can admire a unique view of the center of Warsaw, the PGE Narodowy Stadium, the green Skaryszewski Park, and Kamionkowskie Lake. You can access it with a museum tour ticket, so you’ll also have the chance to learn about the history of the sweetest factory in the city.
- al. Emila Wedla 5
Forest
To admire the magnificent panorama of Old Powązki against the backdrop of Warsaw’s skyscrapers, be sure to go to the roof of the Forest building on the site of a former lace factory. The terrace is open daily from March to the end of October from 6 am to 9 pm. The most beautiful views unfold at the end of October when the trees at Old Powązki turn yellow and gold.
- ul. Burakowska 14
Pedestrian and bicycle bridge
From the new pedestrian and cycling bridge, there is a magnificent view of the Vistula River and the city skyline. It’s the perfect spot to admire both nature and urban architecture, including the PGE Narodowy Stadium, the center of Warsaw, and the Old Town.
Gdański Bridge
The picturesque, double-decker Gdański Bridge is a major attraction in itself. However, when you stand at its Praga end and look towards the Vistula, a wonderful picture painted by nature and man appears before your eyes. It features the Vistula River and boulevards in the foreground, with the Old Town and skyscrapers in the background.
Siekierkowski Bridge
The bridge is a long way from the city centre, so the best way to get there is by bike. The cycle path on the north side of the bridge offers a postcard-perfect view – the gently curving Vistula creates the illusion that the centre of Warsaw rises straight out of the river.