
City Life
Krakow Szopka: The Christmas Crib Tradition and 2026 Contest
What a Krakow szopka is, the free 3 December 2026 contest on the Main Square, and where to see the cribs until 28 February 2027.

What a Krakow szopka is, the free 3 December 2026 contest on the Main Square, and where to see the cribs until 28 February 2027.

A Świdnica weekend: the UNESCO wooden Church of Peace, the market square and trade museum (free Fridays), the cathedral tower, and Książ castle near.

Białowieża guide for expats: bison show reserve, strict-reserve rules, museum, 2026 prices and hours, and how to get there from Warsaw.

Torun from Warsaw: 2h15 by train, gingerbread museum 33 zl, Copernicus House, Town Hall tower views and a UNESCO medieval core - with 2026 prices.