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

At a glance

• Opolskie winter holidays 2026 run from 2 to 15 February, shared with five other voivodeships
• JuraPark Krasiejow is one of the region's most popular family attractions, open during the holidays
• Moszna Palace hosts the Robot Factory at 2 Zamkowa Street, with tickets from 25 zloty reduced, 29 zloty standard
• Opole Zoo is open daily from 09:00 to 16:00; admission is 46 zloty standard, 35 zloty reduced
• Direct trains connect Opole with Wroclaw, Poznan, and Krakow; the Opole Zoo is about 7 km from the station
• The Opawskie Mountains offer scenic winter walking trails just outside the main city of Opole

Poland's smallest province of Opole is a truly inspiring place - great for a winter holiday in the company of loved ones. This year, plan a family trip full of outdoor activities, discovering local flavours, admiring nature (e.g. the extraordinary Opawskie Mountains) and visiting fascinating places such as the castle in Moszna.

What's more, you can travel to the 2026 winter holidays in Opole in a convenient and environmentally friendly way - by train. The extensive rail network and the comfortable PolishTrains service make planning such a trip extremely easy. Trains reach, among others, Opole, Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Brzeg, Strzelce Opolskie and Nysa, making it possible to avoid traffic jams and enjoy the beautiful landscapes behind the train window And why should you be tempted to visit the Opole region? Read on and you are sure to be inspired by our tips.

Winter holidays in the Opolskie Voivodeship in 2026 will take place from 2 to 15 February. This is an excellent opportunity to make the most of the winter weather, for example by exploring scenic walking trails or using local ice rinks.

The region's attractions include not only the Nysa Kłodzka Valley, the Opawskie Mountains or Opole's palaces and castles, but also, among others, the Robot Factory, located at 2 Zamkowa Street in Moszna. In this unique place, you can admire painstakingly constructed robots inspired by sci-fi films.

In February, the museum is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays; during the week, the exhibition can be viewed by telephone appointment. A normal ticket costs PLN 29, a reduced ticket costs PLN 25 and a family ticket (two carers and two children) costs PLN 100.

Another place worth mentioning is the Opole zoo, open daily from 09:00 to 16:00. The cost of a normal ticket is 46 zlotys and a reduced ticket costs 35 zlotys. Children under 3 years of age visit the garden free of charge.

The zoo is about 7 km from the Opole railway station, but the journey is worthwhile - if the weather is nice - on foot. It leads through the picturesque Nadodrzański Park and the Irena Sendler Bridge, which offer beautiful views of the river and the surrounding area. This walk is not only pleasant, but also allows you to relax in nature for a while.

It is advisable to plan your 2026 holidays in Opolskie now and buy your train tickets through the PolishTrains service to fully enjoy what the Opolskie Voivodeship has to offer during the 2026 holidays.

The Opole Voivodeship is a great place for winter holidays for the whole family. Small in area, the region offers a variety of attractions for children and adults.

These include the Opawskie Mountains, Brzeg Castle, known as the Silesian Wawel, a medieval castle in Byczyna, a knight's castle in the village of Biskupice on the Biskupice-Brzózki reservoir or the Opole Village Museum (in winter, you can visit only the park areas - it is not possible to see the interiors of historical buildings or temporary exhibitions).

Are you planning attractions for the holidays? Opole invites you first of all to the capital of the voivodeship! There are plenty of attractions for the whole family, e.g. ice rinks in Toropol at 13 Norberta Barlickiego Street and in Toyota Park at 70 Oleska Street, as well as numerous playrooms for the youngest (e.g. Hoplandia at 60 Jerzy and Ryszarda Kowalczyków Street or Bajlandia at 21 Niemodlińska Street).

Once you are in the Opole area, take the train to Krasiejów, some 28 km away. Here the JuraPark will be waiting for you - a unique place with an educational path with dinosaurs, the Evolution Park, the Paleontological Pavilion and the Prehistoric Oceanarium. A normal ticket costs PLN 132, a discounted ticket costs PLN 119. JuraPark is open during the week from 09:00 to 16:00, and at weekends from 10:00 to 17:00, while the Science and Human Evolution Park is open during the week from 09:00 to 15:00 and at weekends from 10:00 to 16:00.

Children during the winter holidays in Opole can also take advantage of the offer of a number of establishments which organise special half-day camps. In Opole alone these include:

• Młodzieżowy Dom Kultury,

• Inter-School Sports Centre,

• La Fontaine Foundation,

• K2 Arena.

Details of organised activities are available on the centres' websites.

The Palace in Moszna is a true architectural gem, which in winter turns into a fairytale setting straight out of Disney princess films. This impressive building with 99 towers and 365 chambers delights both children and adults. During the winter season, the building is open for tours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The standard normal ticket, which includes a tour of the chambers and admission to the park, costs PLN 26 in February, while discounted tickets cost PLN 16 on weekdays and PLN 28 and PLN 18 respectively at weekends.

Are you dreaming of more adventures during your holidays in the Opole region? Try the special tour "Everyday life in the castle" with tickets priced at 72 zlotys (normal) and 57 zlotys (concessionary). Be sure to book the tickets in advance for yourself and your loved ones so that you and your guide can explore the nooks and crannies of the castle for 100 minutes and deepen your knowledge.

There are several ways to get to the site. For example, you can take the train to Prudnik and from there take the bus to Moszna (journey time is half an hour and the distance is 22 km). If you are travelling by car with your family, it will take you roughly 38 minutes from Opole along the DW414 route (it is 33 km).

The Opawskie Mountains, located in the south-western part of the Opolskie Voivodeship, are the perfect place for an active holiday during the 2026 winter holidays in Opolskie.** Families with children will particularly enjoy the friendly hiking trails of varying levels of difficulty, with one of the most popular destinations being the picturesque Biskupia Kopa.** From its summit, there is a magnificent view of the surrounding area, which is a great reward after an undemanding but attractive hike.

After a day full of activity, it is worth visiting the Spa Park in Głuchołazy, which was severely affected by flooding in 2024 - such a trip will be a kind of support for the local community and a contribution to the rebuilding of the region. In the area around Głuchołazy, you can also visit picturesque valleys and nature reserves, and history lovers will appreciate the nearby monuments, including the spa buildings from the turn of the 20th century.

Głuchołazy and the Opawskie Mountains can be reached via the Czech Republic (we recommend checking the PolishTrains website or mobile app for current timetables and transfers), by bus (e.g. from Opole, the journey will take about 1 hour 50 minutes) or by car (e.g. from Warsaw, along the A1 motorway, it is about 415 km, from Wrocław, along the A4 and DW401, about 110 km, and from Opole, 65 km along the DW414).

Not sure what to do during the 2026 holidays? Opole is a province that tempts with monuments - it is worth putting them on your list of attractions. The Ducal Castle in Niemodlin is another example - it is another attraction worth visiting during winter holidays in the Opole region. This medieval castle invites you to discover fascinating stories about the old times. We especially recommend a guided tour of the castle chambers - a way for children and adults to take a fascinating history lesson.

The itinerary includes:

• the entrance to the park area,

• the bridge with the statues of the four saints,

• the Renaissance inner courtyard of the chateau,

• the neo-Gothic chapel,

• castle cellars (crypts, icon gallery, armoury, alchemical exhibition, torture chamber, ceramic exhibition, wine cellar),

• Stone of Power,

• Tunnel of Power (possibility to download the energetic earth),

• exhibition of contemporary artists,

• hypocaustum (medieval heating system),

• music room,

• library with original castle furniture

• bedroom.

Doesn't it sound inviting?

You can get to the castle in Niemodlin with the whole family without too many problems. For example, you can travel by train to Opole and from there take a bus - it takes about 36 minutes. If you prefer to go by car, take the DK46 route from Opole. From Wrocław, take the A4 motorway to Niemodlin and then the DK46 (just over 86 km). Are you getting ready for your 2026 holidays in the Opolskie Voivodeship? Use the EuroPodrooje service and check out the easiest way to get there by train - an ecological and at the same time fascinating way to see Poland!

The winter holidays in 2026 are a time that offers the opportunity to explore diverse corners of Poland. The division of the winter holidays into four different dates for individual voivodeships favours both travellers and the tourist infrastructure, allowing winter attractions to be enjoyed in less crowded places.

From 19 January to 1 February, the holidays will start in the Mazowieckie, Pomorskie, Podlaskie, Świętokrzyskie and Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodeships.

Next, from 2 February to 15 February, pupils from the provinces of Opole, Lower Silesia, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Łódź, West Pomeranian and Lesser Poland will go on holidays.

Between 16 February and 1 March, residents of the Podkarpackie, Lubelskie, Wielkopolskie, Lubuskie and Śląskie voivodeships will join the winter adventure.

Winter holidays 2026? Opolskie invites you! This voivodeship offers a variety of attractions that will satisfy both lovers of active leisure and seekers of tranquillity in natural surroundings. Take advantage of your child's holidays and winter break from school - the Opole region is waiting for you to discover it!

Which means of transport are best for winter travel in the Opole Voivodeship?

The best way to travel around the Opole Voivodeship in winter is by train - you avoid traffic jams and the risk of slippery mountains. The region has an efficient network of rail connections between major cities including Nysa, Brzeg and Opole. You can get to the voivodeship's capital from Poznań, Wrocław or Cracow, among others.

Is it worth spending your 2026 winter holidays in the Opole Voivodeship?

The region offers a unique combination of nature, monuments and attractions for children. These include the Opawskie Mountains, the palace in Moszna and numerous museums and theme parks. The Opole area is also a great base for ski resorts in Zieleniec Ski Arena and Czarna Góra Resort.

Are there any special attractions for children in the Opole Voivodeship during the winter holidays?

During the 2026 winter holidays, Opole does not forget about the youngest. In Opole itself, numerous sporting and cultural activities offered by city institutions are available as part of the winter holidays. The offer is enriched by numerous playgrounds such as the Hoplandia trampoline park or the family amusement park O! Pole.