Valentine's Day trip | PolishTrains
Valentine's Day is a holiday that has permanently entered our calendar. Despite being in the middle of winter, 14 February warms hearts and encourages spending time with two people. This year, the day of lovers falls close to the weekend. Where should you go for a romantic getaway?
At a glance
At a glance
- Zakopane and Szklarska Poręba offer ski resorts and thermal baths for a romantic winter break
- The Baltic coast in February is uncrowded, ideal for quiet walks and walrus sea swimming
- Kraków's Wawel Castle and Market Square provide a picturesque setting for a Valentine's dinner
- Gdynia, Sopot and Gdańsk all offer varied accommodation and atmospheric Valentine's Day restaurants
- Wrocław and Kraków are the top two cities for a short romantic city break in February
- PolishTrains allows booking domestic tickets up to 30 days in advance with seat selection
Valentine's Day in the mountains
A winter landscape in the mountains is undoubtedly one of the most romantic settings. Long walks, warm thermal baths and regional cuisine are an unfailing way to enjoy a successful weekend for two. If you like skiing, you will enjoy ski resorts such as Zakopane, Szklarska Poręba or Jaworzyna Krynicka with Wierchomla located a few kilometres away. All the resorts are well connected with the rest of the country, so you can easily find a train to take you on a romantic journey with your other half.
Romantic weekend by the sea
An attractive alternative to the mountains is the sea, located on the other side of Poland. Although the Baltic is more associated with holidays and higher temperatures, it also has a lot to offer in winter. There are no crowds on the beach in February, so you can enjoy the solitude by taking walks along the seashore. It's also an interesting option for those who enjoy walruses. Seaside parks encourage numerous cross-country skiing trails, and Tricity resorts lower their price lists in anticipation of summer. Gdynia, Sopot or Gdańsk? Each of these towns and cities has a wide range of accommodation and numerous pubs where you can enjoy a Valentine's Day dinner.
A romantic getaway for two - Cracow
Rightly regarded as the most beautiful city in Poland. It is here that you will find the Wawel Royal Castle, the historic market square with the Cloth Hall and the medieval buildings of the Jagiellonian University. In a nutshell, there is no shortage of picturesque streets where you can stroll around holding hands. The city is also a great choice for culture lovers. You will find numerous world-class museums, theatres and atmospheric restaurants with live music. The train station is located right next to the Old Town, so you can start exploring right away.
Valentine's Day in Wrocław
The capital of Lower Silesia captivates with its atmosphere and beautiful historical architecture. It is in the heart of the Old Town that you will find the Bridge of Lovers, on which you can also pin your padlock. Wrocław offers numerous leisure activities. You can visit the surrounding museums, take a romantic walk through the university quarter or decide to take a cruise on the Oder River. Valentine's Day is also a good opportunity to visit the Wrocław Zoo and the Africanarium. In the evening, numerous pubs and a rich cultural offer of theatres and the Wrocław music scene await you.
Attractive weekend for two in Warsaw
How about Valentine's Day in the capital? You can easily get here by fast train from any part of Poland. Warsaw's Old Town impresses with its atmospheric buildings and invites you to stroll around and visit the capital's pubs. You can also go up to the top floor of the Palace of Culture and admire the panorama of Warsaw against the backdrop of the setting sun. On the occasion of Valentine's Day, there will also be many cultural events and performances about love. It is also a good time to visit the Wilanów palace and the Łazienki gardens. The romantic scenery will certainly make such a weekend one to remember with pleasure.
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