The Royal Garden of Light

In winter, the gardens of the Wilanów Palace will turn into a fabulous world, where visitors can feel like at a royal court. The Royal Garden of Light means thousands of colourful LEDs, a golden sleigh to get in, a visual and sound performance combined with a unique mapping on the facade of the palace and the illuminated Rose Garden. It is an open-air exhibition that will delight both adults and children. You can’t miss it!

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Górka Szczęśliwicka ski slope

The year-round ski slope Szczęśliwice is the only facility of this type in Mazovia and one of the few in Poland. Located in the center of the capital, it has an area of 9,500 m² and is covered with plastic mattings, and in freezing weather – with snow. You can go skiing and snowboarding all year round. In addition to classic skiing lessons, you can also use slalom training, of course with the use of poles and timing. People who would like to prove themselves later can also take part in specially organized competitions. Trainings can be individual or group. For visitors or those who do not have their own equipment, it is possible to rent it on site.

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Winter illumination in the Multimedia Fountain Park

The Multimedia Fountain Park on the Vistula River, just below the Old Town, attracting crowds to light-water-sound shows in summer, also delights in winter. There are no more water shows, but there is a permanent winter illumination that will make every walk special. It will also be a great backdrop for magical photos!

The park was created on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the city's water supply, as recalled by the bench of William Heerlein Lindley, the designer of the sewage system in Warsaw, opened in 1886.

SMART KIDS PLANET

An innovative, interactive Wise Play Center for children aged 0-10. The place was created based on the 'edutainment' trend, i.e. education through entertainment. On the area of 2,400 sq m of PGE National Stadium were created 6 thematic zones divided into age categories and 5 workshop rooms. Exhibits, multimedia and numerous attractions provide training in perception, small and large motor skills, develop strategic skills, imagination, creativity and digital skills.

TRAMPOLINE PARK IN MOKOTOW

Hangar 646 is a space filled with trampolines for those who have too much energy. More than 80 trampolines in one place, including a huge arena, an air cushion for safe acrobatics, slam dunk zone, a dodgeball zone, and for more advanced ones a parkour obstacle zone and an acrobatic floor. Varsovians love the tramppoline park, and no wonder – it is a great idea for some quality time with the whole family or an energetic attraction when the weather just wants to play tricks with us.

Neon Museum

The Old Town

The most famous part of Warsaw is the Old Town. The Royal Castle, The Castle Square, King Sigismund's Column, historic churches and 17th and 18th century colorful tenements are 'must see' attractions during walks around the Old Town. You can't forget about the Mermaid Statue and the Warsaw Barbican – red brick defensive wall. From April to October while passing St. John's Cathedral at noon, step inside for a daily organ concert by one of the Polish master organists and visit the cathedral undergrounds afterwards. In December enjoy mulled wine at the Christmas market. The Old Town impresses every time of the year.

Warsaw Business

Anyone coming to Warsaw for work will probably visit Służewiec at some point. Apart from the downtown skyscrapers, it's the biggest cluster of office buildings in the city – more than 80 were built in this area since the 90s. Along with its flagship street, Domaniewska, it has become a symbol of corporate work in Warsaw and has even gained a nickname Mordor, where ambitious, goal-oriented employees are likened to Tolkien's orcs. And even though some new districts like Wola are trending now, Służewiec is not likely to lose its status of prime business hub any time soon.

Copernicus Science Centre

A real paradise for science lovers, not only children! You can discover the secrets of nature, carry out experiments yourself and have a great time. Here everyone gets to feel like a researcher and explorer, conducting experiments on their own, checking for themselves how the senses allow to perceive the world. You will test your body's abilities, sensitivity to light, color perception, susceptibility to illusions. Hundreds of exhibits will help you understand the phenomena associated with waves or electricity. You definitely have to visit the Heavens of Copernicus Planetarium and see an amazing show. After sightseeing, stretch out comfortably on the grass in the Explorers’ Park. The whole day filled with attractions at the highest level – guaranteed.

The Royal Łazienki Park and Museum

It's hard to imagine to be in Warsaw and not to visit the Royal Łazienki. The iconic Chopin's Monument, Palace on the Isle and the beautiful gardens make it so worthwhile. Every Sunday from May to September you can listen to Chopin's music – concerts take place at 12.00 am and 4.00 pm at the monument of the composer. And every Friday between 10.00 am and 12.00 am there is free entry to all the Museum's buildings – have a tour through the summer residence of  king Stanisław II Augustus and see for yourself why Łazienki are called 'the happiest place in Warsaw'.

Warszawianka Aquapark

Swimming is good for you – every doctor will tell you that. But Warszawianka Aquapark is about so much more than just swimming! Full-size Olympic pool and smaller one for recreation, artificial river, huge water slide, waterfalls, cascades, jacuzzi – that's enough to make you dizzy. You can also explore the spa and wellness zone – it's vast! From Russian banya and snow grotto to the variety of massages and several different saunas. As a finishing touch, facial and body treatments can be taken. What better place to pamper yourself?

Shopping in Warsaw

Having several world-class level malls, Warsaw is becoming a shopping Mecca – for the prices are still below the world average. Apart from the nearest Galeria Mokotów, recommendable are Złote Tarasy, Arkadia, Klif, Plac Unii and department stores along Marszałkowska street. For more upscale shopping experience visit Vitkac, shops located at Mokotowska and Nowy Świat streets or Trzech Krzyży Square. And if you're looking for something utterly unique, order a pair of hand-sewn shoes from the studio of Jan Kielman or buy a pair of Bodyych glasses with handcrafted frames.

Teatr Wielki – The National Opera

Teatr Wielki has been providing unforgettable artistic impressions since the early 19th century. Nowadays, in cooperation with global opera stages, it makes high art accessible again and translates universal human tragedies to modern language. This year the Wielki's director, Waldemar Dąbrowski was awarded an 'opera Oscar' for his lifetime achievements. 10 years ago, the Ballet of the Teatr Wielki was raised to the rank of the Polish National Ballet – under the direction of the renowned choreographer Krzysztof Pastor it has gained the international recognition and is considered one of the best ballet companies in the world.

II World War Memorials

In Warsaw you can find a lot of monuments and II World War reminders. But you definitely should visit The Warsaw Rising Museum which is a tribute of Warsaw's residents to those who fought and died for independent Poland and its free capital. The second worth to see museum is the Museum of the History of Polish Jews POLIN – a modern cultural institution and museum which presents a 1000-year history of Polish Jews.

Warsaw Art

Warsaw has many faces and one of them is art. The National Museum presents art from ancient times to present. Museum of Modern Art, the Museum on the Vistula, as well as Zachęta – National Gallery of Art, popularize contemporary art. One of the best places to see contemporary, documentary and artistic photography is Leica 6×7 Gallery. Among small and large galleries everyone will find something in their taste. 

Institute of Culinary Art

This is a top culinary and cultural hotspot, located right next to Vienna House Mokotow Warsaw. Here you can immerse yourself in the urban lifestyle, try vegan pastries or taste the flavours of Vietnam. It is a place created out of passion for cooking, eating and coming together. Next to the Institute, where you can hone your culinary skills, there is also a shop with delicacies from all over the world!