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Free November in the Royal Residences
We invite you to visit Warsaw residences – the Royal Castle, the Royal Łazienki Museum, and the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace at Wilanów, where throughout November you will be able to see exhibitions, explore unique spaces, and enjoy educational activities for children and adults alike, all free of charge.
A Vistula autumn, Warsaw style
When the beach season ends, autumn enthusiasts flock to the Vistula River, enjoying nature’s charm. There are countless activities to choose from. For active people, in addition to ice bathing in the Wisła, “Paddle and Sauna” is the perfect activity – after kayaking or stand-up paddling (SUP), you can unwind in the sauna.
End-of-year treats
Discover the sweetness of “pańska skórka” and goose delicacies in a culinary piece by Warsaw guide Agnieszka Kuś. The end of autumn and the beginning of winter mark the time for intense holiday preparations and New Year’s Eve feasts. Find out which treats make the perfect gift, from traditional cold cuts, dried mushrooms, fruits, chocolates, pralines, and halva to Wedel’s bird’s milk chocolates and cakes.
A winter getaway in Warsaw
Are you coming to the capital for a city break at the end of the year? Here are some event suggestions you can’t miss. Christmas shopping, festive lights, and ice rinks – these are just some of the attractions Warsaw is famous for at this time of year. Be sure to check out what the city has in store for this season and choose something for yourself!
Warsaw for kids
The capital is a tourist paradise for families with children. Not only are there traditional museums where additional attractions for younger visitors are often organised, but also places tailor-made for children. The capital is bustling with life all year round. But especially in the autumn, the kids will not get bored here.
Warsaw tenement houses — witnesses of history and survival
Warsaw is a city with a turbulent history that has repeatedly risen from the ruins. Among the modern skyscrapers and restored buildings, you can still find tenement houses dating back to the pre-war times. These surviving fragments of old Warsaw not only contrast with modern steel-and-glass office buildings to create a unique landscape, but old brick buildings also remind us of the stories of past residents and are a symbol of the city’s extraordinary perseverance. We invite you to take a walk in the footsteps of the most interesting tenements of Warsaw’s Wola district.
Opening of the new Museum of Modern Art in the autumn
On October 25, the Museum of Modern Art (MSN) will open its new headquarters on Plac Defilad. The building’s welcome—a programme of events open to everyone—will last three weeks and will herald the museum’s future activities.
An invitation to take a walk around the Old Town
Let’s start with the Old Town Square, which is the central point of the Old Town. Did you know that Warsaw City Hall was once situated here? Later, there was a market here. During World War II, the Market Square, like the rest of the Old Town, was 90% destroyed.
Warsaw, capital of music
Autumn in Warsaw is a time when the city becomes a real music capital. Festivals such as ‘Cross-Cultures’, ‘Warsaw Autumn’, ‘Crazy Days of Music’ and ‘Jazz Jamboree’ are a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of diverse sounds, from ethnic music, through classics and contemporary compositions of classical music, to experimental jazz.
Warsaw autumn flavours
This month, as well as for the next three, everything is in the greatest abundance: game, domestic fowl, vegetables, fruits, with the exception only of veal and dairy products, which are starting to become more difficult.—Lucyna Ćwierczakiewiczowa (1826–1901) told her readers, describing meals that can be prepared in September.
Old Town Summer Sounds
Every Saturday in July and August, the Old Town Square fills with people. At 7 p.m. sharp, a compère takes to the stage and moments later the sound of jazz rings out. The free show – Jazz at the Old Town – is held here every year and is now celebrating its thirtieth anniversary.
Summer on a plate
The end of spring and the beginning of summer is the time that all gourmets look forward to, dreaming of fresh fruit and vegetables. June is primarily the month of strawberries, but often at the end of the month you can taste cherries – both sweet and tart ones – the fruits whose flavour many Polish people associate with the summer.
Swimming and sunbathing – a popular summer in the city
On hot days, the most popular places for young people and families with young children are swimming pool complexes, and the biggest of these are Moczydło Water Park and the Inflancka Centre. In addition to recreational pools they offer slides, aquatic playgrounds, artificial rivers and water curtains. There are also various other smaller swimming centres available in Warsaw during the summer season including at Szcześliwice and on Wał Miedzeszyński.
Warsaw remembers
August 1 is a unique day for the Polish capital. Every year, at the stroke of 5 p.m., life comes to a standstill in the busy metropolis. For a minute, public transport stops, cars and pedestrians come to a halt, and the wail of sirens fills the air. Varsovians pay their respects to the heroes of an event from the times of World War II.
Hidden pearls of Muranów district
Warsaw is a city that hides many extraordinary stories, and the Muranów district is the best example of this. I invite you for a walk during which you will discover an exceptional place in the city. Leisurely strolls in which you get to know a particular quarter of the city better are the best way to immerse yourself in the history and greenery of Muranów.
Visit Warsaw with all your senses
Interactive and immersive exhibitions are a big hit worldwide – and Warsaw too has its modern side, which is worth a closer look. Expositions are not limited only to presenting works of art, but thanks to modern technology are becoming a compelling story in which we play an active part.