Warsaw - a ready-made recipe for travel

"Attractions of Warsaw" is a capacious slogan that includes majestic monuments such as the Royal Castle, but also industrial Prague or the modern Copernicus Science Centre or the Warsaw Spire skyscraper. Rest assured, we will make your choice easy! We invite you on an almost 2-hour walk that will reveal to you the most important places of the capital. There is a longer route ahead, but it is worth the walk for its diversity.

🕚1 hr 45 min 🚶7.4 km

On our Warsaw sightseeing route you will find traditional attractions such as the Palace of Culture and Science, the Saski Garden, Krakowskie Przedmieście or the Royal Castle. In addition, you will see contemporary places, such as the University Library Garden, which have already become a permanent part of the capital's landscape.

Want to see the top attractions in Warsaw? We're starting from thefamous📍Central Railway Station. Opened in 1975, the station is an example of modernist architecture - it was very impressive at the time of its construction. Interestingly, its construction was completed in a record time of two years, and the opening ceremony was attended by Edward Gierek himself, the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party. Right next to the station stands 📍Palaceof Culture and Science ⤵️

🕚 3 min 🚶200 m

The Soviet Union's "gift" to Warsaw was for decades the tallest building in Poland (237 metres). On the 30th floor, there is an observation deck, from which, in good weather, you can supposedly see ... the Tatras :) It is also hard to believe that the Palace has as many as 3288 rooms! It houses theatres, a cinema, a swimming pool, a museum of technology and, of course, the Congress Hall. After visiting the building, we set off on a walk towards the📍GardenSaskiego⤵️.

🕚 15 min 🚶 1 km

The garden was created in the early 18th century and is one of the oldest city parks in Warsaw. It is full of charming alleys, fountains and monuments which makes it the perfect place to relax for a while. In the Saxon Garden, you can see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where an eternal fire has been burning since 1925 in memory of all those who died for their homeland. For those interested: a ceremonial changing of the guard takes place every day at noon. From here, we set off towards the most representative street in Warsaw. In front of us📍KrakowskiePrzedmieście⤵️

🕚 9 min 🚶700 m

We are on one of the oldest streets in the capital. It is part of the Royal Route, which connected the Royal Castle with Wilanów - the summer residence of kings. Walking along just this one street you will pass on your way: The Presidential Palace, the University of Warsaw, the Bristol Hotel or the Holy Cross Church, where the heart of Fryderyk Chopin was laid to rest. The number of monuments in Krakowskie Śródmieście is impressive! At the end of the street is the📍CastleKrólewski⤵️

🕚 8 min 🚶600 m

The royal residence suffered heavily during the Second World War. A thorough reconstruction was possible thanks to surviving pre-war plans, photographs and many surviving parts of the building. Today it is a museum and a venue for state ceremonies. On the square in front of the castle you will see the oldest secular monument in Poland - the Column of Sigismund III Vasa. It was erected by Władysław IV, in honour of his father who moved the capital from Kraków to Warsaw. Now we direct our steps to the Vistula River to relax inthe📍LibraryGardenUniwersyteckiej⤵️.

🕚 20 min 🚶1.4 km

A pond, a fountain and over three thousand square metres of lush greenery. This place is one of the largest roof gardens in Europe! The whole area is divided into sections, each with its own unique style and vegetation. For example, you will find the Upper Garden, the Water Garden and the Lower Garden. Walking among the plants, you can enjoy the panorama of Warsaw, including views of the Vistula River, the PGN National Stadium and our next point on the route, the nearby📍Centrum Nauki Kopernik ⤵️.

🕚 7 min 🚶500 m

Opened to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus' birth, the centre features more than 400 interactive stations to experiment on your own and learn about the laws of science. No wonder the place attracts both children and adults! Here you can visit exhibitions devoted to various fields of science - from astronomy to biology - and also see the Copernicus Sky Planetarium, which offers fascinating space shows. Interestingly, the Centre's green roof is an example of sustainable design - helping to manage rainwater and supporting biodiversity in the city. From here, it's only a few jams away from 📍TheMermaid Monumenton the Vistula ⤵️

🕚 7 min 🚶450 m

The statue refers to a Warsaw legend, according to which a mermaid sailed from the Baltic Sea across the Vistula until she reached the city. There she liked it so much that she decided to stay. Legend has it that when the inhabitants needed help, the Mermaid stood up to defend them. Her willingness to defend the city is symbolised by her sword and shield. Krystyna Krahelska, a poet and soldier in the Home Army, posed for a sculpture of the Siren. Krahelska, who died in the first days of the Warsaw Uprising. She was the author of the famous insurgent song "Hey, boys, bayonet to arms!". Sticking to historical themes, we go to the📍MuseumNarodowego⤵️

🕚 20 min 🚶1.3 km

This includes more than 800,000 works of Polish and world art, from antiquity to the present day. Hint: the collection of Polish paintings is particularly noteworthy, including works by Jan Matejko and Józef Chełmoński. Enthusiasts of contemporary art will also find something for themselves here: in recent years, the Museum has enriched its collections with works by Wilhelm Sasnal and Magdalena Abakanowicz, among others. After the tour, we go to the📍FotoplasticonWarszawski ⤵️.

🕚 17 min 🚶1.2 km

The Fotoplastikon, in operation since 1905, is one of the few devices in the world that allows you to view three-dimensional photos without 3D glasses! During the communist era, it was a "window on the world", presenting citizens with photos from countries beyond the Iron Curtain. Now it offers more of a "journey back in time". - Here you can see what Warsaw looked like more than 100 years ago. From here it's only a few minutes to 📍Central Station**.**

By train, of course! Fast connections to the capital from many cities in Poland and the central location of Warsaw station make the train an excellent travel option. Trains to Warsaw run from most large and medium-sized cities in Poland. The easiest connections to find are: Gdansk-Warsaw, Poznan-Warsaw, Krakow-Warsaw, Wroclaw-Warsaw. Interestingly, the Pendolino train between Gdańsk-Warsaw and Kraków-Warsaw takes only 2.5 hours!

Want to find cheap train tickets to Warsaw? Book in advance, especially during the tourist season! On our EuroPodróże.pl website, you can quickly compare ticket prices. It is worth being flexible - prices depend on the place of departure, date and popularity of the route. A slightly more expensive but faster connection will give you more time for sightseeing. There are many trains to Warsaw from all over Poland.

Check your tickets and any changes to the timetable before you go. When you book through our service, you will receive your ticket by email and SMS, and 30 minutes before departure we will remind you of your journey. If you have any questions, our helpline is open every day until 11 p.m. On the train you can use sockets, Wi-Fi and restaurant cars. There are adapted seats for those with special needs.

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