Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Poland | Ultimate Travel Guide 2025
poland is hands down one of the most underrated countries in Europe but that’s about to change from fairy tale cities to jaw-dropping natural escapes I’m taking you to 10 places that need to be on your bucket list and trust me you’ll want to see what’s waiting at number one [Music] heat heat [Music] number 10 Malborg the medieval town of Malborg is best known for its castle which was built in the 13th century by the Knights of the Tutonic Order as their headquarters europe’s largest Gothic fortress is named after the Virgin Mary the patron saint of the city and castle it is the seat of Malbour County and has a population of 36,79 people as of 2024 the castle is actually three structures making it the world’s largest brick castle it took 230 years to build the castle a majority of which was destroyed during World War II fortunately much of the castle has been restored since then [Music] number nine Posnan student travelers wanting to meet their Polish peers might want to visit Posnon long known as an academic center and home to Poland’s third largest university the city hosts many events including the International Theater Festival that takes place every summer major sites are easily accessible by strolling the Royal Imperial Route a walk set up especially for tourists athletes may enjoy a visit to the artificial lake of Malta home to a ski slope ice rink and swimming pools [Music] number eight Bialoiza Forest the Bialoiza forest is a large remnant of the primeval forests that once covered much of Europe the forest straddles the border between Poland and Bellarus and there are border crossings for tourists on foot or by bicycle the Bialoiza forest is the only place where more than 800 European bison still remain free and living in the forest as they once did throughout Europe wolves lyns elk and wild boar are among its other inhabitants [Music] real quick if you’re like me and always bouncing between countries dealing with mail can be a pain that’s why I use 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first thing to strike visitors as they approach the entrance to the memorial and museum devoted to the memory of the murders in the camps during World War II Ashvitz Burkanau has been visited by more than 25 million people number [Music] six Tatra National Park travelers who crave scenic beauty will find it in Tatra National Park located in south central Poland established in 1954 the park is mainly forests meadows and numerous rock formations covering the Tatra Mountains spelunkers may enjoy touring six of the park’s 650 caves that are open to the public the park also offers several alpine lakes as well as a 70 m high waterfall there is a similar national park in the neighboring part of Slovakia also called the Tatra National Park [Music] heat heat [Music] number five Rocklo a charming place to visit rocklo’s diverse influences have resulted in a unique look and culture to the city with Austria Bohemia and Prussia all having had an impact on the city’s development the architecture reflects Rocklav’s past as evidenced by the spectacular market square rocklav is located on the Odra River in western Poland and the city has a plethora of bridges and lovely parks lining its banks which make it a picturesque place to relax the delightful Cathedral Island is definitely worth stopping by heat [Music] heat [Music] [Music] [Music] number four Gdansk once known as Danzig Gdans is the largest city in northern Poland and its main seap port since it lies on the Baltic Sea founded around the 10th century it has a mixed political history at different times it belonged to Germany and Poland and was a free state before permanently becoming a part of Poland after World War II the city rebuilt itself after the war restoring its old town which is famous for the royal road that Polish kings traveled on when visiting this historical city the city is also home to St mary’s Church the largest brick church in the world oh [Music] hey oh yeah number three Valitzka Salt Mine located on the outskirts of Kov the Valitzka salt mine is an incredible place to visit opened in the 13th century it was one of the longest and oldest operating salt mines until it closed in 2007 the salt mine is now an official Polish historic monument and a UNESCO World Heritage site the site features an underground city all carved out of the salt its attractions include the shafts and labyrinth themed passageways displays of historic salt mining technology an underground lake four chapels and numerous statues carved by miners out of the rock salt dozens of ancient sculptures carved from salt are augmented by new sculptures from contemporary artists [Music] number two Warsaw the Polish capital of Warsaw has a long and complex history often marked by war and conflict it was very much damaged during World War II however it has been lovingly rebuilt to its former medieval glory with brightly colored town houses making for a pretty if slightly artificial place to wander around additionally Warsaw is among the European cities with the highest number of skyscrapers and is home to the European Union’s tallest building if you don’t mind looking up then the Warsaw skyscrapers are the place to visit you will be amazed there’s a mixed bag of architecture across the city including contemporary cafes and bars to discover there are plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy and with a lot of restaurants it’s an excellent destination for foodies heat heat [Music] number one Kkow this southern Polish city near the border of the Czech Republic is a former royal capital known for its wellpreserved medieval buildings and modern-day youthful night life to soak up here krakow is known not only for its old town complete with the 13th century market square which is where you’ll find the iconic clock hall the grandiose centerpiece of the square the former Jewish quarter with all its synagogues is somber to walk around and many tourists visit Kkow to take a trip to Avitz a haunting yet important experience 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In this video discover the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Poland through our comprehensive travel guide! From medieval castles to pristine forests, bustling cities to underground wonders, Poland offers incredible experiences for every traveler.
Whether you’re planning your first trip to Poland or looking for hidden gems, this video showcases the must-see destinations that make Poland an unforgettable European adventure!
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📝 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Poland
1:25 Malbork
2:38 Poznan
3:47 Bialowieza Forest
4:45 Traveling Mailbox (Affiliate)
5:45 Auschwitz-Birkenauw
6:38 Tatra National Park
7:52 Wroclaw
9:16 Gdansk
10:36 Wieliczka Salt Mine
11:43 Warsaw
13:18 Krakow
14:40 Conclusion
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