A practical guide to Poland with ideas for stays, practical information and addresses.
Poland surprises with its energy and diversity: modern Warsaw, elegant Krakow, Gdańsk facing the Baltic Sea, and Wrocław full of bridges and colourful facades. This practical guide helps you plan a trip that balances historical city visits, culture, gastronomy, and great outdoor experiences, from the Mazury lakes to the Tatra mountains. Ideal for those who want to understand the country's history while enjoying local experiences and well-chosen tips.
Updated by our Petit Futé experts, this guide invites you to explore POLAND:
• Discover the diversity of landscapes, original itineraries, and emblematic places: from the alleyways of Krakow to the shipyards of Gdańsk, from the Mazury lakes to the Tatra trails, the guide offers circuits between cities, nature, villages, and more discreet stops away from overly frequented routes.
• A historical and cultural perspective: landmarks on kingdoms, partitions, World War II, and the communist period, with keys to understanding museums, neighbourhoods, memorial sites, and architecture throughout your visits.
• Detailed maps, clever addresses, and our top picks: clear maps, tour plans, local restaurants, markets, cafes, outing ideas, viewpoints, and tips for organizing your trips, optimizing your budget, and avoiding common mistakes.
A guide made for travelers passionate about history, culture, and urban travel, with beautiful nature escapes, signed Petit Futé.
