Wrocław, Poland

Wrocław

Colourful squares, river islands and hundreds of little bronze dwarfs.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Wrocław

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Market Square and hunt for the little bronze dwarfs.
  2. AfternoonVisit Ostrów Tumski and climb the cathedral tower.
  3. EveningWatch the lamplighter light the gas lamps on Ostrów Tumski at dusk.

Day 2

Visit the Racławice Panorama or the Centennial Hall.

What to eat

Pierogi and a local craft beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Wrocław

Beat the crowds

The Market Square is lively all day; Ostrów Tumski, the cathedral island, is magical in the evening.

Best photo spot

The colourful houses of the Market Square, and the cathedral island at dusk, when a lamplighter lights the gas lamps by hand.

Getting there

Trains connect with Kraków, Warsaw and Berlin. The old town is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Książ Castle, one of the largest castles in Poland, about an hour away.

Good to know

Look for the hundreds of small bronze dwarf statues hidden all over the city. Poland uses złoty.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Wrocław

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Plan your visit

Getting to Wrocław

Getting there

  • Wrocław Airport (WRO)11 km away
  • Poznań Airport (POZ)145 km away
  • Poznań145 km away
  • Olomouc170 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

Wrocław: good to know

Is Wrocław worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Colourful squares, river islands and hundreds of little bronze dwarfs.

How many days do you need in Wrocław?

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

When is the best time to visit Wrocław?

You can visit all year. The Market Square is lively all day; Ostrów Tumski, the cathedral island, is magical in the evening.

How do you get to Wrocław?

The nearest airport is Wrocław Airport (WRO), about 11 km away. Trains connect with Kraków, Warsaw and Berlin. The old town is walkable.

What is there to see near Wrocław?

Nearby hidden places include Bohemian Paradise (Prachov Rocks) (142 km), Görlitz (143 km) and Poznań (145 km).

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