Kraków
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Main Square and the Old Town | One of the largest historic squares in Europe, with the Cloth Hall and cafés, on the World Heritage list. | Central Kraków |
| Wawel Castle | The castle of Poland's kings on a hill above the Vistula. | Kraków |
| The Wieliczka Salt Mine | Passages and chambers carved in salt underground, with underground lakes, on the World Heritage list. | About 30 minutes from Kraków |
| Energylandia | Poland's largest theme park, with rides for young and old. | Zator, about an hour from Kraków |
Zakopane and the Tatras
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Kasprowy Wierch cable car | Up to the Tatra peaks, with views over Poland and Slovakia. | Zakopane |
| Gubałówka | A funicular to views over the town and the mountains, and a gift market. | Zakopane |
| Morskie Oko | An emerald mountain lake between the peaks, one of Poland's finest sights. | About a 9 km walk from the car park |
Warsaw and the north
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw's Old Town | Squares and colourful houses faithfully rebuilt, on the World Heritage list. | Central Warsaw |
| Łazienki Park | Warsaw's loveliest park, with a palace on the water and peacocks roaming freely. | Warsaw |
| The Copernicus Science Centre | An interactive science museum, one of Europe's best for children. | On the Vistula, Warsaw |
| Malbork Castle | The largest brick castle in the world, on the World Heritage list. | North Poland, near Gdańsk |
Tips before you go
- You need a Schengen visa, applied for at Poland's consulate if it is your main destination.
- Zakopane is for snow from December to February, and for nature and walks from June to September.
- Prices in Poland are lower than in most of Western Europe.
Hotels in Poland
Visa
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Poland?
Kraków's Market Square and Wawel Castle, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the Tatras in Zakopane, Energylandia, Warsaw's Old Town and Malbork Castle.
When is the best time to visit Zakopane?
December to February for snow, and June to September for nature and walks.
Do Saudis need a visa for Poland?
Yes, a Schengen visa.
Planning your trip to Poland? Read Travel to Poland from Saudi Arabia.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.