Poland Bucket List

Visit Poland

Roam royal cities, Tatra trails, and hearty kitchens of Poland

Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau

Pay respects at the largest Nazi concentration camp memorial

Visit Kraków

Visit Kraków, cultural heart of Poland

Visit Warsaw

Visit Warsaw, capital of Poland

Visit Gdańsk

Visit Gdansk, amber city of Poland

Visit Wrocław

Visit Wrocław, city of hundred bridges

Finish The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Complete Geralt's epic monster-hunting journey

Eat pierogi

Enjoy traditional Polish dumplings filled with various ingredients like potato, cheese, meat, or fruit

Watch the Northern Lights in Poland

Witness the aurora borealis natural light display in Poland

Climb Rysy

Climb Rysy, the highest peak in the Tatra Mountains, standing at 2,501 meters on the Poland-Slovakia border

Finish Cyberpunk 2077

Complete the main storyline of Cyberpunk 2077, an open-world RPG set in a dystopian future

Drink Polish vodka

Try authentic Polish vodka, a traditional spirit with deep cultural roots in Poland

Visit Museum of Modern Art Warsaw

Visit the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, a leading institution for contemporary art exhibitions and collections.

Visit Bochnia Salt Mine

Explore the historic Bochnia Salt Mine in Poland, a UNESCO World Heritage site with underground chambers, chapels, and a unique subterranean spa.

Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine

Explore the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland, a UNESCO World Heritage site with underground chambers, chapels, and sculptures carved from salt.

Visit Jesus statue in Świebodzin

Visit the Jesus Christ the King of the Universe statue in Swiebodzin, one of the tallest statues of Jesus in the world at 36 meters high.

Visit Poland's Baltic Coast

Visit the sandy beaches along Poland's Baltic Sea coast, known for their wide shores and resort towns like Sopot and Kołobrzeg

Visit Wawel Royal Castle

Visit Wawel Castle, a historic castle complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Krakow, Poland, known for its royal chambers, cathedral, and dragon legend.

Play Neuroshima Hex!

Master the strategic board game Neuroshima Hex!, set in a post-apocalyptic world

Visit Bieszczady Mountains

Explore the wild and beautiful landscapes of Bieszczady, one of Poland's most remote and pristine mountain regions

Learn Polish

Learn Polish, the largest Slavic language in EU

Visit MOCAK

Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow, showcasing modern and contemporary artworks from Polish and international artists

See Lady with an Ermine

See Leonardo da Vinci's famous portrait painting from 1489-1490 at the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, Poland

Read Solaris

Read Solaris, a classic science fiction novel by Stanisław Lem exploring themes of human psychology and alien contact

Visit Lublin

Visit Lublin, a historic city in eastern Poland known for its Old Town, Lublin Castle, and rich cultural heritage.

Visit Colorful Lakelets

Visit the Colorful Lakelets (Kolorowe Jeziorka) in Poland, a unique natural phenomenon featuring lakes with vibrant colors due to chemical compounds from old mines

Watch Day of the Wacko (Dzień Świra)

Watch the Polish cult comedy film Day of the Wacko (Dzien Swira) directed by Marek Koterski

Finish This War of Mine

Complete the narrative-driven survival video game This War of Mine, which explores the hardships of civilians in a war-torn city

Visit Hel Peninsula

Visit the Hel Peninsula, a long sandbar peninsula in northern Poland known for its beaches, lighthouses, and maritime atmosphere

Eat obwarzanek krakowski

Try obwarzanek krakowski, a traditional Polish ring-shaped bread from Krakow

Eat zapiekanka

Try zapiekanka, a popular Polish street food consisting of a toasted open-face baguette topped with mushrooms, cheese, and various other ingredients

Eat kotlet schabowy

Enjoy a traditional Polish breaded pork cutlet, often served with potatoes and cabbage