The Rough Guide to Poland

Practical travel guide to Poland featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Poland. The Rough Guide to Poland also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Poland, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Poland covers: Warsaw, Mazovia and Lódz, the Bay of Gdansk and the Wisla Delta, Torun, Mazuria and Podlasie, Lublin, Zamosc, the Polish Carpathians, Kraków and Malopolska, the Tatras and the Pieniny, Upper Silesia, Wroclaw and Lower Silesia, Wielkopolska, Pomerania.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Poland, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in The Bieszczady to family activities in child-friendly places, like Słowiński National Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Rynek Glówny.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Poland entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Poland give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for rafting on the Dunajec, hiking, relaxing on the beach or exploring art galleries and museums.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Kraków, the Tatra Mountains, Warsaw and Gdańsk's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Poland, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Poland, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Poland, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Lubiatowo Beach and the spectacular Białowieża Forest.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Tri-City, Katowice and many more locations in Poland, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.