Lublin, Poland

Lublin

A charming old town and castle in eastern Poland.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lublin

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk into the old town through the Kraków Gate and climb the Trinitarian Tower for the view.
  2. AfternoonVisit the castle and the Holy Trinity Chapel with its rare Byzantine-Ruthenian frescoes.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town's cellars and courtyards, lively with students.

Day 2

Visit the Majdanek memorial, or Kazimierz Dolny on the Vistula.

What to eat

Cebularz, a flatbread topped with onion and poppy seed.

Local tips

Make the most of Lublin

Beat the crowds

Lublin is calm and lively in the evenings, thanks to its students.

Best photo spot

The castle and the Grodzka Gate into the old town.

Getting there

Trains from Warsaw take about 2 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Kazimierz Dolny, a pretty artists' town on the Vistula.

Good to know

The castle chapel has rare Russian-Byzantine frescoes. Nearby Majdanek is a memorial site of a former concentration camp.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Lublin

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lublin

Getting there

  • Lublin Airport (LUZ)10 km away
  • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)150 km away
  • Warsaw155 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPoland

Questions

Lublin: good to know

Is Lublin worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A charming old town and castle in eastern Poland.

How many days do you need in Lublin?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lublin?

You can visit all year. Lublin is calm and lively in the evenings, thanks to its students.

How do you get to Lublin?

The nearest airport is Lublin Airport (LUZ), about 10 km away. Trains from Warsaw take about 2 hours.

What is there to see near Lublin?

Nearby hidden places include Warsaw (153 km), Białowieża Forest (184 km) and Łódź (223 km).

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