Family Friendly?
Great for families
School Holidays & Travel Time
Most families travel during summer holidays (July/August). Plan early and book in advance – expect higher prices and more tourists during this time.
Kid-Friendly Infrastructure
Good facilities for families (changing rooms, childcare, etc.)
Planning a family trip to Poland? Here are valuable tips, kid-friendly activities, and everything you need for an unforgettable journey.
Travel Climate for Families
Important information about climate, weather, and the best travel time for your family vacation in Poland.
14–20°C·50–82 mm(moderate rain)
May to September is the best travel time for most regions. May, June, and September are ideal for city trips to Krakow, Gdansk, or Warsaw and for hiking, with long, sunny days and mostly pleasant temperatures. For a beach holiday at the Baltic Sea or the Masurian Lakes, July and August are the warmest, with the Baltic Sea then averaging around 19 to 20 degrees. From November to February, it is cold, with only one to two hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly values are from the Warsaw-Chopin station (climate normal period 1991–2020, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management IMGW) and represent the continental inland. Water temperatures are average values for the Baltic Sea near Danzig (Gdańsk) from the last ten years.
Baltic Coast
The climate is more balanced on the coast: In Kolberg (Kołobrzeg), the January average is 0.7 degrees above freezing, thus milder than in Warsaw (−1.5 degrees); July, at just under 18 degrees, is slightly cooler. The sea warms up slowly, only reaching almost 19 to 20 degrees in July and August.
Masuria
In the northeast, around Allenstein (Olsztyn), it is slightly cooler than in Warsaw, with an annual average of 8 degrees; July is around 18 degrees, January −2 degrees.
Tatra
The mountains have their own distinctly cooler and wetter climate. Zakopane, at 855 meters, has an annual average of 6.2 degrees and about 1,145 millimeters of precipitation; in July, over 190 millimeters fall there on average. On Kasprowy Wierch (1,987 meters), the January average is −7.4 degrees.
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Peak Season: Summer, Baltic Sea and lake swimming
Off-season: Spring and Autumn, good for cities and hiking
Winter: cold and short days
Best Time to Visit
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| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sun (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.5 | 31 | 1.4 |
| February | -0.4 | 30 | 2.4 |
| March | 3.2 | 29 | 4.5 |
| April | 9.2 | 35 | 7.0 |
| May | 14.3 | 56 | 8.8 |
| June | 17.7 | 64 | 9.6 |
| July | 19.7 | 82 | 9.5 |
| August | 19.1 | 61 | 9.0 |
| September | 14.0 | 50 | 6.4 |
| October | 8.7 | 40 | 4.0 |
| November | 3.8 | 36 | 1.7 |
| December | -0.1 | 36 | 1.1 |
Consider School Holidays
The main travel times for families often fall during school holidays (July/August in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). Plan early and book in advance, as higher prices and more tourists are expected during this time.
Summer Holidays
Summer holidays are the most popular travel time for families. In Poland, it can get very warm during this time – make sure to have enough shade, sun protection, and cool activities for the children.
Warning: In the winter months, it can get very cold. Make sure children are dressed warmly and plan indoor activities.
Videos & Reportages
Get inspired by these videos and reportages about Poland and get a first impression of kid-friendly activities and sights.
Das moderne Danzig | Ostseereport
Der NDR-Ostseereport zeigt Danzig zwischen Hansebauten und neuen Quartieren: auf dem früheren Werftgelände, wo die Junge Stadt entsteht, in der Graffiti-Szene und im Europäischen Zentrum der Solidarność.
Rick Steves' Europe: Poland
An hour-long best-of-Poland special from the public television series Rick Steves' Europe. It starts in Kraków and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, continues to Warsaw, Toruń and Malbork Castle and ends in Gdańsk with the story of Solidarity.
Wunderschön! Polens Süden: Von der Hohen Tatra nach Krakau
Ramon Babazadeh fährt mit einem Goralen-Floß durch den Dunajec-Durchbruch im Pieniny-Nationalpark, läuft in der Hohen Tatra, trifft in Zakopane Skispringer Kamil Stoch und erkundet anschließend Krakau.
By tram through the Polish city of Wrocław
DW Documentary rides tram line No. 1 through Wrocław with driver Tatjana Granowska and meets residents along the route, from a houseboat dweller on the Oder to the Colorful Courtyards art project in Nadodrze.
Family Tips for Poland
Beaches, Lakes and Forests
Poland is an easy country to travel with children. The Baltic coast has wide sandy beaches, and Masuria a landscape of thousands of lakes. The Baltic averages around 19 to 20 °C in July and August, while in June it is still fresh at about 16 °C. In Białowieża National Park in the east, the European Bison Show Reserve (Rezerwat Pokazowy Żubrów) lets you see bison up close, and with some luck you will spot them in the wild in clearings at the forest edge. National parks have firm rules, so stay on the marked trails.
Cities and Day Trips
In Warsaw, the Copernicus Science Centre (Centrum Nauki Kopernik) is one of the most popular family destinations: a science centre with around 400 interactive exhibits, workshops and a planetarium. In Wrocław, Hydropolis explains everything about water in seven themed zones. At the Wieliczka Salt Mine near Kraków there are family tickets for the Tourist Route, about 3.5 kilometres long, whose highlight is the underground Chapel of St Kinga; allow two to three hours and more than 800 steps. Energylandia in Zator near Kraków is a large amusement park with many roller coasters and a water park; opening days are listed in the park's calendar.
Practical Tips for Families
Children need their own valid travel document. Travelling by train works well for families, as you can reserve seats on long-distance trains. Check opening hours, prices and age recommendations on the attractions' websites before you go.
General Tips
Planning Activities
Plan varied activities that are interesting for both adults and children.
Timing Your Trip
Keep school holidays, climate, and local events in mind.