Lonely Planet Poland 2026

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of the guide to Poland.

Discover Poland's Highlights

Explore Poland's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, including:

• Visiting the turreted castle of your childhood storybooks at Krasiczyn, as near to Renaissance perfection as they come.
• Taking a tour of Gdansk's definitive Museum of the Second World War, one of Poland's top museums.
• Enjoying the nightlife by the Baltic Sea, where fun spills out onto the balmy beach at Sopot.

Build a Trip to Remember

Lonely Planet's Poland travel guide helps you create an unforgettable journey:

• Comprehensive information for planning multi-week trips with the classic guidebook format.
• An all-new structure and design that's easy to use, enabling effortless navigation through Poland.
• Exciting itineraries with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours, and activity-led excursions.
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go, and more.
• Vibrant photography and maps, including a pull-out map of Krakow.

Must-Visit Sights

Get fresh perspectives on Poland's iconic attractions, such as:

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum
• Wawel Royal Castle
• Malbork Castle

Essential Information Toolkit

Prepare for your trip with:

• Tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
• Stories that deeply connect you with Polish culture, history, and traditions.

Coverage Areas

This guide covers:

• Warsaw
• Lodz, Mazowsze & Podlaskie
• Krakow
• Malopolska
• Carpathian Mountains
• Silesia
• Wielkopolska
• Gdansk & Pomerania
• Warmia and Masuria

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Poland.