Winter holidays in the Lower Silesian Voivodship 2026 - when are they and what's worth seeing? | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Lower Silesian winter holidays 2026 run from 2 to 15 February - the second national holiday period
• Szklarska Poreba Gorna station is served by trains from Jelenia Gora, Wroclaw and Warsaw
• Karpacz is accessible by regional train from Jelenia Gora with easy onward connections
• Karkonosze and Table Mountains offer popular skiing and winter hiking in the region
• Ksiaz Castle and Czocha Castle are Lower Silesia highlights worth visiting in winter
• Domestic train tickets for this busy February period should be booked well in advance

Winter holidays in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in 2026 fall on the date from 2 to 15 February - children from this region will have a break from school in the second holiday period. These two weeks are worth planning wisely to fully enjoy the charms of winter in one of Poland's most diverse regions in terms of attractions.

Lower Silesia is famous above all for its picturesque mountain ranges: The Karkonosze, the Table Mountains, the Owl Mountains, the Izera Mountains or the Rudawy Janowickie Mountains with their famous Colourful Lakes. There is also no shortage of spa towns (such as Lądek-Zdrój), historical monuments**(Książ Castle, Czocha Castle**) and beautiful old towns (such as in Jelenia Góra).

During the winter holidays, Lower Silesia is very popular among both the region's inhabitants and tourists from other parts of Poland. The voivodeship's popularity is due not only to its picturesque landscapes and numerous attractions, but also to its excellently developed rail network. The south-western part of the country offers an abundance of rail connections, which allow you to reach many places of interest quickly and comfortably. To find the right connection and buy a ticket, take a look at the PolishTrains website - and enjoy your winter holidays in Lower Silesia!

Where to go on holiday in Lower Silesia? Best to the mountains! Winter in Lower Silesia is a time when the region is teeming with life - the ski slopes in Karpacz, Stronie Śląskie, Bystrzyca Kłodzka or Szklarska Poręba are fully prepared to accommodate winter sports enthusiasts, and the charming spas (Kudowa-Zdrój or Cieplice), encourage relaxation and regeneration. The whole family can go here - children will certainly not be bored thanks to the hundreds of different attractions.

Here are just a few of the many attractions worth visiting when spending your 2026 winter holidays in Lower Silesia.

Situated near Wałbrzych, Książ Castle is one of the largest and most fascinating attractions in Lower Silesia. The building is truly impressive: it covers about half a hectare (over 5,000 square metres). It is an architectural gem associated with many mysteries and unusual stories.

During the 2026 Lower Silesian winter holidays, it is worth going to Książ Castle with your children and enjoying the numerous attractions prepared especially for the youngest.

The first one leads to the aristocratic world of the "Prince's Court". There are two tour routes to choose from : a 90-minute tour of the castle with an audio guide, during which you admire the halls and exhibitions inside the building, and a 35-minute guided tour of the castle underground. You can also purchase a combined ticket for both tours, which also entitles you to visit the Palm House (located approx. 3 km from Książ Castle). The cost of a ticket for all attractions is approx. 79 PLN concessionary and approx. 89 PLN normal.

And if you prefer holidays with a thrill, Książ Castle offers Night Visits in two variants:

Holidays - Night Sightseeing for families with children: riddles, haunted rooms and even encounters with fairytale spirits.

FE(A)RIE for adults: encounters with castle stories, legends of ghosts and creaking floors in forgotten chambers.

All dates and detailed information about the night tours can be found on the castle's website. This is the perfect opportunity to spend an unforgettable holiday in a magical setting full of mystery.

How to get to the castle? It is less than 16 km from Wałbrzych Główny train station to Książ Castle. To cover this distance, it is best to use public transport - near the railway station there are bus stops of bus lines 8 and 12, which go to the vicinity of the castle (to the stops Jeździecka - Piastów Śląskich or Jeździecka - Zamek Książ). You can also reach the castle by car - for example, from Warsaw it is 454 km along the E67, from Wrocław less than 80 km along the A4 motorway and the DK5, and from Poznań 260 km along the national S5.

The Karkonosze, the highest range of the Sudety Mountains, is an absolute paradise for lovers of winter sports and breathtaking landscapes. Some of the most popular towns in the area, i.e. Szklarska Poręba and Karpacz, are literally teeming with life in winter, offering numerous attractions for people of all ages.

The snowy peak of Szrenica or the Snowy Cirques invite skiers, snowboarders and hikers. Numerous ski slopes, including the well-known Ski Arena Szrenica, attract beginners and advanced skiers, providing excellent conditions for skiing. In the area, you can also go hiking in the winter scenery or try cross-country skiing on the numerous trails.

If you are coming to Szklarska Poręba or Karpacz with your children, take into account the numerous attractions these towns provide for the youngest.

Be sure to visit the Museum of Legos in Karpacz, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Here you can see fantastic Lego models! In the same building at 11 Mickiewicza Street, you can also check out the Video Games Museum. A combined ticket to both places costs 52 zł per person, and children up to 90 cm tall enter for free.

Another attraction that is sure to appeal to both children and carers is the toboggan chute and year-round Alpine Coaster at the Kolorowa Leisure and Sports Centre in Karpacz at 51a Konstytucji 3-go Maja Street. One ride costs PLN 20 and 10 runs cost PLN 110.

In Szklarska Poręba, you can visit the famous Kamieńczyk Waterfall and, if the weather is not good, visit the Mineralogical Museum with its extensive collection of minerals and fossils. Children will certainly enjoy a visit to the Esplanada Family Amusement Park. Not only a maze, an Alpine Coaster slide or an excitement tower await here, but also an ice rink with skate rental open from 11:00 to 20:00.

How to get to Szklarska Poręba? The best way is by train! Trains from Jelenia Góra, Warsaw, Wrocław and even Liberec travel to the Upper Szklarska Poręba station. You can also get to Karpacz by train, but only by regional train from Jelenia Góra.

Planning a winter holiday? Lower Silesia is not only about ski slopes, but also about great cities, including the province's capital, Wrocław. It is worth coming here to take a walk in the charming Old Town, eat something good in one of the many restaurants praised all over Poland, visit the Racławice Panorama or have fun looking for dwarves - characteristic sculptures of funny gnomes that lurk literally in every corner of the city.

Wondering what to do during the holidays in Wrocław? Despite numerous attractions, many people ask themselves this question and, typing it into an Internet search engine, do not get clear answers. For this reason , we have prepared for you an overview of the most interesting places which are definitely worth visiting during winter days!

Wrocław is one of those cities where children (and adults!) will certainly not be bored, especially during winter holidays. Lower Silesia is famous for its various proposals for families - both those seeking adventure and those looking for creative entertainment with a touch of science.

Hydropolis Centre for Ecological Education

Hydropolis is a centre dedicated to water. There are as many as seven permanent themed zones, multimedia attractions, interactive games and even a relaxation zone.

The centre is open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, and at weekends from 10:00 to 20:00. Tickets on weekdays cost 36 PLN (concessionary) and 45 PLN (normal); at weekends they are 2 PLN more expensive. Hydropolis can be reached from the Main Railway Station by tram lines 4 and 5.

Railway station in Sky Tower

Kolejkowo is a real treat for railway enthusiasts, but not only. Here you will find a colourful, moving model depicting the world on a micro scale, with trains driving through picturesque landscapes. The youngest children are sure to be enthralled by the details and interactive elements.

The place is located on the 1st floor of the Sky Tower skyscraper at 95 Powstańców Śląskich St. It is open daily from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, and an hour longer on weekends. Tickets at the box office cost PLN 50 (normal) and PLN 40 (concessionary). Tickets purchased online are cheaper (37 PLN and 30 PLN respectively). The Sky Tower can be reached by tram lines 2, 7 and 11, which also stop at the Main Railway Station.

The Museum of Illusions

This place combines art, physics and optics, presenting them in an intriguing, often amusing way.** In the Museum of Illusions nothing is as it seems and children can explore the world of senses and illusions at unique, interactive stations.

The Museum of Illusions is open from 10:00 to 19:00 during the week and an hour longer at weekends. A concession ticket costs PLN 43, an ordinary ticket costs PLN 55, and for a kindergarten pass (3-6 years old) you have to pay PLN 19. How to get there? All you have to do is get on a tram of lines: 9, 23 or 78 and get off at the Hala Targowa stop.

Wrocław Zoo

The well-known and popular Wrocław Zoo offers the magnificent Afrykarium and the Garden of Lights multimedia exhibition opened in January, full of luminous installations introducing the world of fauna from different corners of the globe. It is an extraordinary combination of education, fun and stunning illuminations.

A family ticket to the zoo and the exhibition for two adults and up to three children costs PLN 390.

Half-schools in Wrocław

In Wrocław, children can also enjoy half-day camps. Here are examples of events available on dates when there are Lower Silesian holidays:

• Kreatywne Ferie w Krzywym Kominie (Creative Ferie in the Crooked Chimney ) - during which children will design, experiment, make magic, create natural cosmetics and plant compositions.

• DziewczyNARNIA Ferie in the ALTO Integration Kindergarten, dedicated to girls who want to spend their time taking part in activities developing fitness and creativity.

• AquaFerie in Aquapark, i.e. sports activities under the supervision of professional animators and swimming instructors. These half-day camps are open to children of all levels, including those just learning to swim.

• Holidays at the Open Workshop for children who love to draw, embroider, sculpt and construct in many ways. Two holidays are available each year: one for children aged 7-10 and another for slightly older children aged 9-13.

Do you want your little one to have an unforgettable holiday? Be sure to put one of these events on the list of "attractions for children on holidays in Wrocław". Check the exact dates and sign up your child in advance!

How to get to Wrocław?

The great advantage of Wrocław? You can get here with the whole family by train! Trains from the furthest corners of Poland stop in Wrocław. You can get here directly from, among others, Białystok, Bielsko-Biała, Gdynia, Katowice, Cracow, Lublin, Poznań and Przemyśl. What's more, you can find all tickets for these connections on the PolishTrains website.

Poland's winter holidays in 2026 have exceptionally been divided into three dates, which make it even better to distribute tourist traffic evenly across the country and make better use of winter infrastructure.

The first round of holidays, from 19 January to 1 February, is in the Mazowieckie, Pomorskie, Podlaskie, Świętokrzyskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodeships.

The second round, from 2 to 15 February, is allocated to the Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Łódzkie, Zachodniopomorskie, Małopolskie, Opolskie and, of course, Dolnośląskie voivodeships.

The last deadline, from 16 February to 1 March, is for the provinces of Podkarpacie, Lubelskie, Wielkopolskie, Lubuskie and Śląskie. This is an excellent opportunity to end the winter season in the mountains of Beskid Śląski or on a stroll through Poznań's Old Town.

Do you dream of an active holiday on the slopes? Or maybe you prefer discovering the mysteries of medieval castles? Whatever your preference, Lower Silesia offers plenty of attractions and inspiring ways to spend your free time. That's why, if you're planning winter holidays 2026, Lower Silesia is a region that should be on your list - especially since you can easily reach many interesting places by train. You can travel by train to Wrocław, Szklarska Poręba, Jelenia Góra and Polanica-Zdrój, among others, and you can buy tickets for many of these connections conveniently on the PolishTrains website.

How to get to the winter holidays in the Lower Silesian Voivodship?

You can get to the winter holidays in this region of Poland in two ways: by car or by train. Lower Silesia is crossed by many motorways and motorways, so you can get there comfortably by car from Warsaw, Kraków or Gdańsk. If you want more comfort and a more economical journey, opt for the train. It is an attractive form of travel, especially if you are travelling with children. On the way, you can watch films together on a tablet, play board games or take up reading your favourite book. What's more, students get discounts on rail fares, and there are free tickets for children under the age of four (read more about this on the PolishTrains blog).

Is it worth spending your winter holidays in Lower Silesia?

Lower Silesia is the best choice for winter holidays - in this region you will spend time without getting bored! The big-city atmosphere of Wrocław and the charming Książ Castle are attractions which absolutely must be on your list. Do you like active leisure? Then look no further than Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba, where you will find slopes, ice rinks and other winter attractions for the whole family. If you don't want to go to the Tatra Mountains and are looking for more intimate, but equally attractive mountain trails, you certainly won't regret choosing a holiday in the Karkonosze Mountains!

How to prepare for your trip and what to take with you on winter holidays in the Lower Silesian Voivodship?

Prepare for your winter holidays in Lower Silesia in advance. First of all, make an itinerary and print out or save to your phone all the tickets you have bought in advance. If you have bought your train tickets via the PolishTrains mobile app, simply show them for inspection on your smartphone. For the trip, don't forget your child's school ID, this will allow them to benefit from concessions on fares and tickets to many venues.

Be sure to take waterproof jackets, winter boots and scarves and gloves on such winter trips, this will make walking in the mountain towns much more enjoyable. Are you planning on skiing? If it's your first time on the slopes, you don't have to buy all the equipment right away. In both Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba you can rent skis and the necessary accessories for you and your child.

Is it worth booking tickets and accommodation for holidays in the Lower Silesian Voivodship in advance?

Booking tickets and accommodation in advance is a must, especially during a period such as the winter holidays! The increased popularity of the trips means that accommodation in more attractive locations becomes unavailable more quickly. If you are travelling with young children and want to be close to the centre or popular attractions, book a hotel as soon as possible. Most venues have a holiday offer available well before the winter season.

The same is true for train tickets; the closer you get to your departure, the fewer seats are available on the train. In this case, it' s best to book 30 days before departure, this will give you a guarantee that the whole family will be sitting next to each other.