The Most Beautiful Spots In Poland

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Joseph Richard Francis

From dense fir forests concealing quaint timber towns to moving sand dunes that shift like waves in the Baltic breeze, this list of Poland’s 10 most beautiful spots is sure to get you hankering for a dose of the Slavic east.

Let’s start with a set of perfect tours and experiences for visitors to the country. From Krakow to Warsaw, why not sample a little bit of everything that makes this destination so popular with visitors around the world.

1. From Krakow: Zakopane & Thermal Springs Day Tour

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Enjoy a private tour to Zakopane and its thermal pools. Experience the charm of this mountain town, explore local attractions, and relax in rejuvenating hot springs. A perfect blend of sightseeing and relaxation.

2. Warsaw Food Tasting Tour with Delicious Poland

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Savor the flavors of Warsaw on this food tour. Sample traditional dishes, visit local eateries, and learn about Polish culinary traditions. Perfect for food lovers exploring Warsaw.

3. Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

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Explore Krakow’s Old Town on a private tour. Visit key landmarks, learn about the city’s history, and enjoy personalized insights from your guide. Ideal for those wanting an in-depth look at Krakow’s heritage.

4. Small-Group Historical Guided Tour of Warsaw with pick up/drop off

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Discover Warsaw’s top attractions on this guided tour. Visit historical sites, learn about the city’s past, and enjoy the vibrant culture with an English-speaking guide. Perfect for first-time visitors.

5. Zakopane & Thermal Baths with hotel pickup

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Visit Zakopane and relax in thermal pools on this private tour from Krakow. Enjoy mountain scenery, explore the town, and unwind in natural hot springs. Ideal for a mix of adventure and relaxation.

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6. Tatra National Park

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Just poking their way into the extreme south of Poland, the boundaries of the Tatra National Park play host to some of the country’s only real mountains. Between these craggy summits of rock and ice lie some of the nation’s most beautiful natural wonders – from the shimmering surface of the Morskie Okolake, to the soaring tip of Rysy (Poland’s highest peak), 2,500 meters up. Given the area’s breathtaking natural beauty, it’s no wonder that it holds that coveted UNESCO biosphere title. It’s also no surprise that it draws visitors to its dense spruce forests, winding hiking trails, snow-packed ski fields and subterranean cave systems right throughout the year.

7. Karkonosze National Park

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A must-see branch of the great Sudetes Mountains can be found within the confines of the Karkonosze National Park, which straddles the border with the Czech Republic 420 kilometers west of the city of Kraków. The reserve is dominated by the soaring peaks of the eponymous Karkonosze Mountains, which find their summit at the pass of Śnieżka, 1,600 metres above sea level. Like the Owls, these have majestic vistas of fir and spruce forests, deep river valleys and rustic towns. There are also some curious geological formations to see, including gushing waterfalls and looming hoodoo cliffs.

8. Słowiński National Park

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A pretty patchwork of pine trees, peat swamps and rolling sand dunes moving out into the swells of the Baltic Sea in northern Poland, the Słowiński National Park was first dedicated as a protected area way back in 1987. One UNESCO biosphere reserve title later and it’s now considered one of the most fascinating natural environments in the country. It’s famed for its deserted beaches, densely linked forests and rugged, windswept sand dunes that move like waves from year to year. But the beauty doesn’t stop there because Słowiński is also prime wildlife spotting territory, with oodles of migrating birds and rare mammals lurking between its borders.

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