Łódź Voivodship winter holidays 2026 - when are they and what's worth seeing? | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Lodz Voivodeship winter holidays 2026 run from 2 to 15 February (second national round)
• EC1 Lodz houses the Planetarium and Centre of Science and Technology for family visits
• Zalecze Landscape Park is reachable by train to Patnow Wielunski, then bus to Kamion
• The Maurzyce open-air museum is accessible via Niedzwiada Lowicka rail stop
• Lodz's famous Piotrkowska Street offers restaurants, cafes and cultural venues
• Statutory rail concessions for children and young people apply on domestic routes

During the winter holidays this year, break away from everyday life and discover the less obvious corners of Poland together with your loved ones. The Łódzkie Voivodeship is certainly one such place - although it is mainly associated with the industrial city of Łódź, in winter it surprises with its diversity and wealth of attractions.

It is an ideal destination for a family trip in search of peace and inspiration. In this unique region you will find almost everything - from the picturesque landscapes of Załęcze Landscape Park, through atmospheric manor houses and castles, to unique places in the heart of the voivodeship's capital (e.g. EC1 or the famous Piotrkowska Street).

However, before you book your train ticket to Łódź via PolishTrains, check out when and why you should visit. Let the 2026 winter holidays in Łódź Voivodeship be an extraordinary experience!

In 2026, pupils in the Łódź Voivodeship will begin their winter holidays on 2 February and end them on 15 February, meaning that the region enjoys a middle term in which a longer day meets winter weather. There are plenty of activities to enjoy during this time - whether you prefer long walks through the Załęczański Landscape Park or rather exploring the industrial architectural gems in Łódź. Read on to find out just how much there is to discover during the 2026 winter holidays. Łódź is a province that can surprise!

Planning your 2026 winter holidays? The Łódź region will allow you to explore the nooks and crannies of Łódź, take a walk on the Sulejów Reservoir, visit the Bolimowski Landscape Park and even visit the Museum in Lipce Reymontowskie and the Castle in Oporów.

In winter, the region is vibrant with numerous events organised specifically for tourists. Thanks to its central location in Poland and a well-developed transport network, every place in Łódź Voivodeship is within easy reach. What is worth seeing first? You'll find out in a moment!

The Łódź Voivodeship is the ideal place for exciting winter holidays with children! What can you do during a break from school? There are plenty of ideas! One of them is a visit to the Łódź Zoo, whose undoubted attraction is the Orientarium, a pavilion dedicated to the fauna of South-East Asia (you can see Indian elephants here!). For the 2026 holidays, the facility has prepared a special promotion: for 2 tickets purchased, you will receive 2 more free of charge.

Another place worth visiting is the family amusement park in Rzgów near Łódź: City of Adventures Mandoria. It's a much-loved Renaissance park where you can have fun with the whole family, including carousels, mazes and more. It's easy to get to Rzgów from Łódź by bus - such a journey will take around 25 minutes. If you plan to buy a ticket on the spot, you will spend 139 PLN for an all-day pass for one person - it will be cheaper via the facility's website. The Mandoria is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.

EC1 Łódź is a unique cultural and educational centre, which in winter becomes one of the most interesting places to visit in the Łódź region - regardless of the weather outside. Located in former power station buildings, it allows interactive entertainment for the whole family, offering a range of attractions: The Planetarium, which transports visitors to outer space through state-of-the-art projections, and the Science and Technology Centre with interactive exhibitions allowing visitors to discover the secrets of physics, chemistry and technology.

During the winter holidays in 2026 you will have time to see the fascinating temporary exhibition "EC1 Łódź. City from-new", which shows how the city of Łódź has changed over the decades. If you value education "served" in an extremely accessible and interesting way, you cannot miss this place.

While strolling around the complex, you can admire the beautifully restored buildings and relax in one of the cafés or eat something tasty in the on-site restaurant. An additional advantage? The proximity of the Łódź Fabryczna railway station makes it easy to get to EC1 for tourists from all over the voivodeship and other regions of Poland - it is only 2 km away, which you can easily cover on foot or by public transport (just take bus 86 at the station and get off at the Familia Poznańska - Łódź Fabryczna railway station stop).

And when you go on holiday to Łódź, be sure to take advantage of the workshops for children organised in the city. For example, MONOsfera Kreatywności (60a Dr. Stefan Kopcińskiego Street) offers chess classes and a course in LEGO robotics and programming - GO4Robot.

In addition, the Warsztatkowo centre (ul. Białostocka 7c) offers sensory and musical workshops, priced at PLN 60 per session. This is a great opportunity for children to develop their interests and learn new skills in a creative and inspiring atmosphere.

Załęczański Landscape Park is located in the north-western part of the Łódzkie Voivodeship, on the border with the Silesian and Opolskie Voivodeships. If you are nature lovers and winter walkers with the whole family, this is the perfect place for you!

The park, encompassing the picturesque Warta Valley, captivates with its diverse landscapes. Forests, meadows and river meanders create fairytale-like scenery, inviting you to wander and observe nature closely.

Numerous nature trails and footpaths are suitable for family walks and, if you are lucky, you may spot wild animals or admire their tracks.

It is also worth visiting the Snake Nature Reserve located within the park (here you can see unique rock formations and caves), as well as the viewpoints of Pomegranate Springs and Mount Saint Genevieve.

How to get to Załęczański Landscape Park? The best way is by train to Pątnów Wieluński station, and from there by bus to the village of Kamion, which is located on the border of the forest complex. From there, it is worth taking a walk of about two hours to reach the Snake Nature Reserve. Just remember to plan your trip for the morning hours - it gets dark quickly in late February and early March. The PolishTrains service can help you organise your trip.

If you don't yet know what to do during the winter holidays, Łódzkie 2026 will offer you quite a few attractions.

One of them is the Skansen in Maurzyce, located near Łowicz. This is a unique place - it literally transports visitors into the world of the former Łowicz village. The traditional wooden cottages look like they have been taken out of a postcard! From 01.11 to 31.03, the open-air museum is only open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10.00 to 15.30, and the buildings can be viewed from the outside. A walking ticket is then required, which costs 8 zł.

Another noteworthy place to visit during a visit to the area is the Łowicz Museum, located in the Old Market Square, where you can see permanent exhibitions with Baroque art in Poland, objects illustrating the history of the city and the whole region. The exhibitions Ethnography of the Duchy of Łowicz and the Chamber of Memory of the Łowicz Jews are also worth a visit. There is also an open-air museum next to the museum, but its buildings, like those in Maurzyce, can only be visited from the outside (there is also a walking ticket, here it costs 7 zł).

How to get to these fascinating places? The ideal choice is the railway - from Łowicz Główny station it is less than a kilometre to the museum in the old town. You can get to Maurzyce by train on the Łódź Agglomeration Railway (get off at Niedźwiada Łowicka station). However, if you decide to take the car, you can get here via the A2 motorway (e.g. from Warsaw it is less than 100 km, and from Poznań about 250 km).

The 2026 winter holidays in Poland have traditionally been divided into three different dates, which are conducive to an even distribution of tourist traffic across the country. When do the holidays start in Łódź, and when do pupils from other voivodeships set off on their holidays?

The first group of voivodeships will start their holidays from 19 January to 1 February, opening the winter travel season. On this date, pupils from the Mazowieckie, Pomorskie, Podlaskie, Świętokrzyskie and Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodeships will enjoy their winter break.

The second round of holidays, from 2 to 15 February, is planned for the Dolnośląskie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Łódzkie, Małopolskie , Opolskie and Zachodniopomorskie voivodeships - regions full of winter attractions such as ski slopes and climatic seaside resorts.

The last date, from 16 February to 1 March, falls on the provinces of Lubelskie, Podkarpackie, Lubuskie and , Śląskie, offering an excellent opportunity to end the winter season in a calmer atmosphere and in the light of increasingly longer days.

This holiday schedule is an opportunity for families and travel lovers to flexibly plan their trips and enjoy a wealth of winter attractions in various corners of Poland.

Planning your holidays? Łódzkie 2026 invites you! This voivodeship offers a variety of attractions in winter to satisfy both lovers of active leisure in the city and seekers of tranquillity surrounded by nature. We are sure that this region will provide you with unforgettable experiences and will make your winter holiday 2026 special!

What means of transport are best for winter travel in the Łódź Province?

In winter, the best choice is the train - comfortable and safe, it allows you to travel without worrying about traffic jams and slippery roads. A well-developed network of connections makes it easy to get to Łódź of smaller tourist destinations.

Is it worth spending winter holidays in the Łódź Province?

Definitely yes! Winter holidays 2026 in Łódź are an excellent destination for families with children, and active leisure. Popular winter attractions include Arena Laser Games, Saltos trampolines and Ski Resort - a covered ski slope at 10b Starorudzka Street. In the evening, we recommend a family bowling tournament at Jazda Park Manufaktura.

Are there special discounts for children and families during the winter holidays in the Łódź region?

Yes, during the winter holidays many places prepare special promotions and discounts for families with children. Periodic discounts are in place at amusement parks, museums and aquaparks, among others. Holidaymakers can also take advantage of discounts on PKP train fares, such as the Large Family Card, weekend tickets or Cheap with Relatives.