Warsaw

When to go

The best time to visit is from late May through September, and if you are looking for a festive atmosphere, December as well, with its Christmas markets and real cold.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, December

Approximate temperatures in these months: -2° to 25° (long-term averages, not a forecast)

Getting there

The usual way to get there from Israel is by flight, and depending on the route and the airline, there may be a connection in one of the European cities. As with any destination abroad, there is passport control on arrival, so it is worth making sure your passport is valid and checking up-to-date entry requirements before you travel.

Flight times and direct flights are only shown from the saved prices below. Check entry requirements (passport, visa) with an official source before you book.

Who it suits

Couples · Friends · Solo travelers · Families with children

City and Culture · Food and Wine · Holidays and Events · Shopping

How long: 3-4 days

What to do

• The Old City
• The Royal Castle
• Palace of Culture and Science
• POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
• Warsaw Uprising Museum
• Łazienki Park
• Wilanów Palace
• Monument to the Ghetto Heroes

Good to add

• Public transport ticket
• Guided tour in Hebrew
• Advance tickets for museums
• Travel insurance

Historic Warsaw in two days

1. Day one: Walking tour of the Old Town and Castle Square
2. Visit to the Royal Castle
3. Continue to Nowy Świat Street and the Palace of Culture and Science
4. Day two: POLIN Museum and the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes
5. Afternoon at the Warsaw Uprising Museum
6. Evening at a traditional Polish restaurant

Green and royal Warsaw

1. Morning in Łazienki Park and around the Palace on the Isle
2. Coffee break near the park
3. Trip to Wilanów Palace and its gardens
4. Return to the center for a stroll around the Old Town
5. Dinner in the Praga area, the district across the river