60 days in Poland Itinerary

Known to most by its German name Auschwitz, the modestly sized city of Oswiecim sits at the foot of the Jura Mountains, just 50 km (30 mi) west of Krakow.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Oswiecim: Cieszyn (Gora Zamkowa, Piastowska Tower, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 7th (Sun) at Energylandia. There's more to do: contemplate the long history of Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and take an in-depth tour of Zamek Museum.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Oswiecim online route planner.

Split, Croatia to Oswiecim is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, Oswiecim is a bit cooler than Split - with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Szczawnica.

Szczawnica is a resort town in Nowy Targ County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Venture out of the city with trips to Skansen Wsi Pogorzanskiej (in Szymbark), Zamek Stara BaSn (in Grybow) and Gorczanski Park Narodowy (in Nowy Targ). Spend the 10th (Wed) exploring nature at Pieniński Park Narodowy. There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Trzy Korony Summit, admire the natural beauty at Magiczny ogrod - stawy rekreacyjne, explore the stunning scenery at Homole Canyon, and get in on the family fun at Krynica Zdrój PARK LINOWY.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Szczawnica road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Oswiecim to Szczawnica takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Zakopane.

Home to Poland's indigenous Goral people, Zakopane sits at the foothill of the Tatra Mountains, an area serving as one of the country's most fashionable year-round vacation getaways.

Get out of town with these interesting Zakopane side-trips: Tatra National Park (The Black Pond, Lake Morskie Oko, &more). There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Gubalowka, admire the verdant scenery at Dolina Koscieliska, trek along Orla Perc Trail, and admire the masterpieces at The Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Zakopane online tour planner.

Traveling by car from Szczawnica to Zakopane takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. August in Zakopane sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Venture out of the city with trips to Boronowka historic water mill and sawmill (in Pieskowa Skala), Grota Lokietka (King's Lokietek Cave) (in Ojcow National Park) and Zamek Królewski (in Suloszowa). Spend the 26th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, stop by Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, and explore the galleries of Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Krakow online road trip planner.

Drive from Zakopane to Krakow in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. August in Krakow sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kudowa-Zdroj.

Kudowa-Zdrój or simply Kudowa, is a town located below the Table Mountains in Kłodzko County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in the southwestern part of Poland. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kudowa-Zdroj: Rezerwat przyrody Torfowisko pod Zielencem (in Szczytna), St Anna church in Zieleniec (in Duszniki Zdroj) and Radochowska Cave (in Ladek-Zdroj). Spend the 29th (Mon) exploring nature at Stolowe Mountain National Park. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Szczeliniec Wielki, see the interesting displays at Skansen W Pstraznej, hit the slopes at Jamrozowa Polana Centrum Turystyki Aktywnej, and trek along Sciezka Skalnej Rzezby.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Kudowa-Zdroj trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Krakow to Kudowa-Zdroj takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Kudowa-Zdroj can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Walbrzych.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bolczow Castle (in Janowice Wielkie), Jawor (Ewangelicki Kosciol Pokoju & Kościół Pokoju Ducha Świętego) and Kopalnia Szklary (in Zabkowice Slaskie).

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Walbrzych trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Kudowa-Zdroj to Walbrzych in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. September in Walbrzych sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Wroclaw.

Known for its relaxed and liberal atmosphere, the energetic city of Wroclaw lures visitors with its rich cultural heritage and pedestrian-friendly old town.

Spend the 9th (Fri) among pleasant surroundings at Rynek of Wroclaw. There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at GOjump Wroclaw Park Trampolin, get to know the fascinating history of Ostrow Tumski - (Cathedral Island), get to know the resident critters at Wroclaw Zoo & Afrykarium, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

Before you visit Wroclaw, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by car from Walbrzych to Wroclaw takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September in Wroclaw, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Kalisz.

Explore Kalisz's surroundings by going to Museum of Landowners in Dobrzyca (Muzeum Ziemianstwa w Dobrzycy) (in Dobrzyca), Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nicholas (in Lad) and Glan Fan (in Jarocin).

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Kalisz trip planner.

Drive from Wroclaw to Kalisz in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Gdansk.

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gdansk: Malbork (Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku & Mennonite Cemetery) and Slowinski National Park (in Baltic Coast). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church, make a trip to Crane, examine the collection at Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Gdansk travel itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Kalisz to Gdansk. In September, daily temperatures in Gdansk can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bialowieza.

Get out of town with these interesting Bialowieza side-trips: Muzeum Diecezjalne im. Jana Pawla II (in Drohiczyn) and Gora Grabarka (in Nurzec Stacja).

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bialowieza trip site.

You can drive from Gdansk to Bialowieza in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Moscow Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. September in Bialowieza sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Warsaw is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, admire the masterpieces at Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow, learn about all things military at Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, and admire the landmark architecture of Palace of Culture and Science.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Warsaw vacation planning site.

Drive from Bialowieza to Warsaw in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Bialowieza to Warsaw, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Warsaw can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.