Poznań, Poland

Poznań

A colourful market square with mechanical goats on the town hall.

  • All year
  • 1 night
Explore on the map
Nearby hidden places
ToruńPoland · CityToruń131 kmWrocławPoland · CityWrocław145 kmŁódźPoland · CityŁódź187 kmGörlitzGermany · Hidden townGörlitz193 kmSzczecinPoland · CitySzczecin195 kmAdršpach RocksCzechia · Nature spotAdršpach Rocks207 kmSpreewald (Lübbenau)Germany · Nature spotSpreewald (Lübbenau)211 kmTable Mountains (Szczeliniec)Poland · Nature spotTable Mountains (Szczeliniec)225 km

Things to do

2 days in Poznań

Day 1

  1. MorningWatch the mechanical goats butt heads on the town hall at noon.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Croissant Museum and Ostrów Tumski cathedral island.
  3. EveningHave dinner around the Old Market Square.

Day 2

Visit Kórnik Castle or the Malta lake.

What to eat

St. Martin's croissant, rogal świętomarciński, filled with white poppy seed.

Local tips

Make the most of Poznań

Beat the crowds

The Old Market Square is busiest at noon, when crowds gather for the goats.

Best photo spot

The colourful merchants' houses and the Renaissance town hall.

Getting there

Trains connect with Berlin and Warsaw.

Don't miss nearby

The cathedral island, Ostrów Tumski, where Poland began.

Good to know

Every day at noon, two mechanical goats butt heads above the town hall clock.

Plan your visit

Getting to Poznań

Getting there

  • Poznań Airport (POZ)7 km away
  • Wrocław Airport (WRO)145 km away
  • Toruń130 km away
  • Wrocław145 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, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPoland

Questions

Poznań: good to know

Is Poznań worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A colourful market square with mechanical goats on the town hall.

How many days do you need in Poznań?

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

When is the best time to visit Poznań?

You can visit all year. The Old Market Square is busiest at noon, when crowds gather for the goats.

How do you get to Poznań?

The nearest airport is Poznań Airport (POZ), about 7 km away. Trains connect with Berlin and Warsaw.

What is there to see near Poznań?

Nearby hidden places include Toruń (131 km), Wrocław (145 km) and Łódź (187 km).

More hidden places in Poland (26)