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See. Auschwitz-Birkenau Visit this museum and memorial near Kraków for a necessary, educational, and respectful experience. Tatras Explore breathtaking alpine scenery and glacial lakes in this affordable alternative to the Alps. Moszna Castle Discover this architectural marvel with 99 towers and 365 rooms, rich in Polish history. Gdynia modernist city center buildings See these UNESCO-recognized modernist buildings on the Baltic Sea.

Eat. pierogi Try these traditional Polish dumplings, a beloved culinary staple. jagodzianka↗ Savor this traditional bilberry-filled sweet bun, a popular summer treat. żurek Enjoy a hearty sour rye soup at Dolinie Pięciu Stawów hut.

Stay. Grand Hotel Stay at this historic Kraków hotel, once a setting for a 1936 novel. Zakopane Base yourself in this resort town for access to Tatra National Park and bus routes.

Lonely PlanetSep 2, 2026

A guide to touring Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland

Get more from touring the moving and educational memorial and museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau with this guide.

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The GuardianAug 31

My search for the perfect Polish dumplings in Gdańsk

Pierogi are a religion in Poland, but I’d never been a believer. Could a recce in the charming Baltic city convert me? I used to live in Poland. I worked in a fish-and-chip shop in the western city of Poznań , boning cod and peeling potatoes for £1.50 an hour. With the exception of that job, I enjoyed everything about my time in the country, not least the food. I liked the chicken broth with no…

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  • Gdański BowkeRestaurantGdańsk, PolandMixed plate of classics, shallow fried with sour cream and bacon.
  • PanoramaRestaurantGdańsk, PolandDumplings with raspberry reduction and white Belgian chocolate.
  • ManduRestaurantGdańsk, PolandBaked half-dozen dumplings filled with beef, cheese, red onion.
  • Stary MłynRestaurantGdańsk, PolandMixed plate of nine iterations of Poland's comfort food.
  • Oberża 86RestaurantGdynia, PolandStarter of three dumplings filled with broad beans and shallot sauce.
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Lonely PlanetAug 20

15 of the most beautiful cemeteries to visit around the world

These beautiful cemeteries bring together history, architecture and landscape in spaces designed for remembrance and reflection.

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  • Highgate CemeteryPlaceLondon, United KingdomVolunteer guides run 75-minute tours.
  • SkogskyrkogårdenSightStockholm, SwedenA guided tour spotlights the history and architecture.
  • Julius Beer's mausoleumSightLondon, United KingdomModelled on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
  • George Michael's understated graveSightLondon, United KingdomMarked with his birth name, Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou.
  • Hampstead HeathParkLondon, United KingdomThis grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to…
  • Holly VillageTrailLondon, United KingdomA Victorian Gothic gated community.
  • GlasnevinSuburbDublin, IrelandSign up for a guided tour to know more about Irish history.
  • Daniel O'Connell's cryptSightDublin, IrelandClimb its 198 steps for sweeping views of Dublin.
  • Botanic GardensGardenDublin, IrelandLocated in Glasnevin, Dublin, and Kilmacurragh, Co.
  • Glasgow NecropolisSightGlasgow, United KingdomA tour explains how those buried here helped build Glasgow.
  • Bridge of SighsSightGlasgow, United KingdomModeled on its Venetian namesake.
  • Monteath MausoleumSightGlasgow, United KingdomBased on Cambridge’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
  • John Knox MonumentSightGlasgow, United KingdomPredates the cemetery.
  • Provand's LordshipMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt is in the Townhead area, at the top of Castle Street within sight of Glasgow Cathedral and next to the St Mungo…
  • Atelier des LumièresArts centreParis, FranceDécouvrez l'Atelier des Lumières, un centre d'art numérique offrant des expositions immersives et digitales à Paris.
  • Greta Garbo's graveSightStockholm, SwedenMarked simply with her name in gold, per her wish.
  • PowązkiSightWarsaw, PolandTake a walking tour and time your visit for All Saints Day.
  • Irena Sendler's graveSightWarsaw, PolandHelped rescue 2500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto.
  • Warsaw Rising MuseumMuseumWarsaw, PolandThe institution of the museum was established in 1983, but no construction work took place for many years.
  • PrazeresSightLisbon, PortugalBest explored on a self-guided tour.
  • Palmela MausoleumSightLisbon, PortugalEurope's largest private mausoleum, holding up to 200 remains.
  • Merry CemeterySightSăpânța, RomaniaA walking tour covers Stan Ioan Pătraș's work in detail.
  • Gamla Enskede neighborhoodNeighborhoodStockholm, Sweden
  • Campo de Ourique MarketMarketLisbon, Portugal
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National GeographicAug 10

The ‘coolcation’ is trending—here’s where you should go in Europe

For many travellers, the image of the summer holiday is shifting. Instead of chasing the sun, more people are seeking destinations where cool mornings, fresh air and comfortable conditions make it ...

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  • Lofoten IslandsNeighborhoodLofoten, NorwayArctic archipelago, a haven for wildlife and adventure.
  • Laugavegur TrailTrailLandmannalaugar, IcelandPasses through rainbow-coloured mountains and black sands.
  • HerðubreiðSightIcelandCalled the ‘Queen of Icelandic Mountains’.
  • EldgjáSightIcelandWorld’s largest volcanic canyon, reached by a walk.
  • FremrinámurSightIcelandColourful mineral deposits surround naturally heated springs.
  • Grand HotelHotelSopot, PolandAdmire belle époque villas and manicured gardens nearby.
  • Gofry pod ArkadamiIce cream shopSopot, PolandPopular stop for traditional waffles with cream and fruit.
  • MonciakAttractionSopot, PolandSopot’s lively pedestrian street.
  • Krzywy DomekAttractionSopot, PolandFairytale-like curves make it one of Poland’s most recognisable buildings.
  • Sopot LighthouseSightSopot, PolandOffers panoramic views over the town, beach and Baltic Sea.
  • Hov GårdPlaceLofoten, NorwayExplore beaches and mountain trails on horseback.
  • Låven RestaurantRestaurantLofoten, NorwayServes seasonal dishes in a restored 1950s barn.
  • Lofoten Links Golf CoursePlaceLofoten, NorwayOpen around the clock in June and July.
  • Barrowland BallroomTheatreGlasgow, United KingdomLive music venue where artists from David Bowie to Metallica performed.
  • King Tut’s Wah Wah HutNightclubGlasgow, United KingdomFamous for discovering Oasis in 1993.
  • Loaded FriesRestaurantGlasgow, United KingdomA favourite late-night stop on Sauchiehall Street.
  • Ubiquitous ChipRestaurantGlasgow, United KingdomPairs Scottish classics with an atmospheric rooftop terrace.
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomOne of Scotland’s most visited attractions.
  • Topeliuksen Polku Nature TrailTrailLake Saimaa, FinlandOffers a perspective after dark with light installations.
  • Lakeland GTEPlaceLake Saimaa, FinlandOperates environmentally friendly excursions using electric boats.
  • Angla Windmill MountSightSaaremaa, EstoniaPreserved windmills celebrating centuries of breadmaking traditions.
  • Kaali crater fieldSightSaaremaa, EstoniaNine meteorites struck the island, creating the crater field.
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BBC TravelAug 9

Poland's Tatras: The affordable alternative to the Alps

Breathtaking alpine scenery and budget prices make this overlooked Polish escape an alternative to Europe's overcrowded mountain regions.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 7

Moszna Castle in Moszna, Poland

Moszna Castle is not only an architectural marvel, but also a place that hides many fascinating stories. With 99 towers and 365 rooms, this castle is a stunning piece of Polish history. The story of the village of Moszna begins around 1307, when the Moschin family moved to the region and established it as their home. According to local legend, in its early years Moszna was not a castle but a mo…

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AfarJul 31

UNESCO Just Named 25 New World Heritage Sites—Including America’s First Since 2023

The newly added D-Day Beaches World Heritage site spans about 50 miles along the Normandy coastline, including Gold Beach (pictured), Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach, and Pointe du ...

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AfarJul 29

These 6 National Parks in Europe Have Glacial Lakes, Nearby Chalets, and Way Fewer Tourists

Climbing a 396-step metal staircase bolted to the side of an extinct volcanic crater in Iceland, I thought about how underrated many of Europe’s national parks are. There were no crowds nor viewpoints ...

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The GuardianJul 22

‘Humans are designed to connect outdoors’: community hiking in Slovakia’s High Tatras

A walking holiday with a group of strangers to the highest range in the Carpathians promises adventure, stunning views and camaraderie We are giddy as we reach the summit, breathless with exertion and a guileless, childlike joy. In every direction the jagged peaks of Slovakia’s High Tatras stretch out into the distance, nubs on a colossal spine, glittering lakes embedded like shards of glass fa…

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  • Kôprovský štítSightHigh Tatras, SlovakiaSummit reached after eight hours and 23km of hiking
  • Vysoké TatrySightHigh Tatras, SlovakiaMountain range where the hike took place
  • Tatra EscapesPlaceHigh Tatras, SlovakiaSlovakian tour operator partnered with hiked.up
  • bryndzové haluškyRestaurantSlovak Paradise, SlovakiaThis meal consists of halušky and bryndza, optionally sprinkled with cooked bits of smoked pork fat or bacon, and…
  • Štrba turistikaTrailHigh Tatras, SlovakiaTrail followed by the group on the second morning
  • Tatranský národný parkSightHigh Tatras, SlovakiaSlovakian national park established in 1949
  • Tatrzański park narodowySightZakopane, PolandPolish national park established in 1954
  • Zlatý BažantRestaurantHigh Tatras, SlovakiaRefreshing beer enjoyed at a mountain refuge
  • Ranč Podlesok RelaxHotelHigh Tatras, SlovakiaRANČ Podlesok Relax je rodinný projekt, ktorý vznikol z lásky k Slovenskému raju, prírode a poctivej pohostinnosti.
  • hiked.upPlaceLondon, United Kingdom
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National GeographicJul 20

Love books? This Polish city should be your next break

Poland’s cultural capital is a joy for book-loving visitors, with links to big literary names from the 20th century and a thriving independent bookshop scene.

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AfarJul 13

This New 2,000 Mile Hiking Trail Crosses 6 Countries in Europe

It’s not every day that a thru-hiker gets to test a new trail, especially one that is 2,171 miles long and passes through six countries. But that’s exactly what Lauren Roerick, a Canadian ...

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BBC TravelJul 2

A sweet bun so good it inspired a national holiday

Each summer, Poland awaits bilberry season in order to eat jagodianzki, traditional berry-filled buns. But this humble comfort food has had a glow up, and is more desired than ever.

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The GuardianJun 26

Incredible panoramas, wildflower meadows and the odd wild horse: readers’ favourite walks in Europe

From cliffside views of Lake Garda to post-hike saunas in Sweden, you share your most memorable walking trips • Tell us about a cooler European coast – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher If you have a head for heights, then you can “walk with the gods” on the Sentiero degli Dei . It’s cut into the vertiginous hillside high above the Amalfi coast, offering heavenly views all the way to Cap…

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  • TravelmarPlaceAmalfi Coast, ItalyOffers combined bus and ferry ticket to walk start.
  • Sentiero degli DeiTrailAgerola, ItalyCut into hillside high above Amalfi coast, offers heavenly views.
  • BomeranoNeighborhoodAgerola, ItalyLovely hamlet where the walk starts.
  • Five Lakes hikeTrailZakopane, PolandMost beautiful hike in Poland, passes five glittering lakes.
  • Palenica BiałczańskaSightZakopane, PolandParking lot where the Five Lakes hike begins.
  • Dolinie Pięciu Stawów hutRestaurantZakopane, PolandStop here to enjoy a hearty żurek soup.
  • Morskie OkoSightZakopane, PolandMost storied lake in Poland, glittering far below.
  • ŻywiecRestaurantZakopane, PolandA lager to enjoy at the lakeside hut.
  • Ushguli to Mestia routeTrailMestia, GeorgiaPasses dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towers, glacial pools.
  • Transcaucasian TrailTrailMestia, GeorgiaRoute passes through dramatic and beautiful mountain landscapes.
  • Kungsleden TrailTrailAbisko, SwedenWalked a section in Swedish Lapland, Arctic Circle.
  • Wildschönau valleyNeighborhoodWildschönau, AustriaOffers amazing hiking options accessible for the whole family.
  • NiederauSightWildschönau, AustriaTel.
  • JoelspitzeSightWildschönau, AustriaClimb offers 360-degree panoramas and gentian flowers.
  • Ruta del CaresTrailPoncebos, SpainIncredible hike through a canyon with tunnels.
  • Picos de EuropaSightPoncebos, SpainThe range is situated in the Autonomous Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León.
  • CaínNeighborhoodPoncebos, SpainIdyllic hamlet reached after canyon tunnels.
  • EllbachseeblickViewpointBaiersbronn, GermanyStunning viewpoint on the hike.
  • Sankenbach waterfallSightBaiersbronn, GermanyWaterfall on the hike.
  • Konus cardPlaceFreudenstadt, GermanyIncludes public transport if staying in participating locations.
  • MännlichenSightWengen, SwitzerlandCable car up to the Panoramaweg trail.
  • AuffacSightWildschönau, Austria
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The GuardianJun 2

Tripe soup and bitter coffee in the dining car: a nostalgic ride through Poland on a communist-era train

I love exploring Poland by rail. When I heard about a new back-to-the-80s service, I booked a retro seat … Trainspotters jostled on platform 2 as sunshine lit up the polished olive-green carriages of the 11:07 from Warszawa Główna (Warsaw main station) to Poznań. As I was readying to board, a man, sporting bow tie and braces, zipped past me, making it to the steps first. Excitement was palpable…

Condé Nast TravelerOct 31, 2025

23 of the Caribbean’s Dreamiest Villas and Airbnbs to Book Now

Soak up those sunny island vibes in Barbados, St. Barts, Aruba, and beyond.

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Atlas ObscuraOct 29, 2025

Fangor Mosaics in Warsaw, Poland

The Warszawa Śródmieście Railway Station is used by thousands of commuters every day, yet many of them don’t even notice the beautiful ceramic mosaics created by the famous Polish artist Wojciech Fangor in the early 1960s. Fangor was a world-renowned Op-art artist who, in 1970, became the first Polish artist to have a solo exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. His signature style, vi…

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