Intopoland Travel

10/05/2024

You love amber? Go to the Baltic coast ☺️

31/03/2024

Happy Easter! 🐣

27/03/2024

Spring time in Poland😉

22/03/2024

There's a town in Poland where all 6000 residents live on the same street.

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24/12/2023

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28/10/2023

Polish Autumn ❤️

11/03/2023

Longer days, warmer temperatures and budding flowers are all classic signs of spring. This is also the best time to go birdwatching in Poland, as this is when many species migrate through the country. Spring migration typically starts in late March and lasts through May so this is the moment!

One of the best places in Poland for birdwatching is Biebrza National Park: Located in northeastern Poland, Biebrza National Park is one of the largest and most important wetland areas in Europe. It is home to over 250 species of birds, including the rare and endangered Aquatic Warbler.
Aquatic Warbler is a small, brownish bird with a global population of only a few thousand breeding pairs.

Here are some of the birds you may see in the park during this time of year:
- Great Snipe: This ground-nesting bird is one of the highlights of the park's birdwatching scene. It can be observed displaying and calling in the wet meadows and marshes during the spring breeding season.
- Eurasian Curlew: This long-billed wading bird is a common sight in the park's wetland habitats during the spring. It can often be seen probing the mud for invertebrates.
- Ruffs: These medium-sized wading birds are known for their elaborate breeding plumage and courtship displays. They can be seen in the park's wet meadows and marshes during the spring breeding season.
Biebrza National Park is one of the best places in Poland to spot the Bluethroat. The are also number of white storks and common cranes.

While you are in Biebrza National Park, you should definitely drive along so called „Carska Droga” which literally means Tsar Route. There is a big chance you will meet the largest animal in Biebrza Park. Elk, also known as moose can weigh up to 700 kg. Drive slowly!

Biebrza National Park is one of the few places in Poland where you can see European bison in the wild. These magnificent animals were once on the brink of extinction, but thanks to conservation efforts, their numbers have increased in recent years.
Another mammal that is common in the park is Gray Wolf. They are shy animals and are rarely seen during the day, but visitors can sometimes catch a glimpse of them in the early morning or late evening. It is much easier to hear them howling at night.

Biebrza National Park is part of our Norteastern Poland Experience Tour: https://www.intopoland.com/tours/featured-tours/northeastern-poland-experience.html

08/03/2023

Muzakowski Park (also known as Muskau Park) is not an obvious destination if you spend in Poland only a week. Located on the border with Germany, far from major Polish cities is not so easily accesible but here I would like to show you it’s worth it!

Muzakowski Park is a large English landscape park that straddles the border between Germany and Poland. You can visit both the German and Polish sides of the park, and see how each country has put its own stamp on this shared natural wonder.

The park covers an area of over 700 hectares and includes a variety of landscapes, from forests and lakes to meadows and gardens.

Biking in Muskau Park can be a great way to explore and enjoy the park. One of the advantages of biking in the park is that it allows you to cover more ground than you would on foot.

While you are in Muzakowski Park, you should definiely see the New Castle. It is an impressive example of Neo-Renaissance architecture and features a mix of styles and motifs from different periods, including Gothic and Romanesque elements. Today, the New Castle serves as a museum that showcases the life and work of Prince Pückler-Muskau.
The next stop should be a rose garden: this part of the park features over 15,000 rose bushes and is a popular spot for flower lovers. The garden is designed in a formal style, with geometrically arranged flower beds and walkways, and features a variety of rose species, including climbing roses, shrub roses, and miniature roses.

The park is famous for its beautiful architecture and impressive network of bridges that cross over the Nysa River.

Muskau Park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

Just a few km from Muzakowski Park you will find Babina Geoturistic Trail: https://www.intopoland.com/geotouristic-babina-trail

06/03/2023

What’s the oldest architectural monument in Poland you have seen? I’m pretty sure it wasn’t as old as so called Polish pyramids. A place situated out of the beaten track, not only unknown to the tourists but also to most of the Polish people!
The Wietrzychowice Barrows, also known as the Wietrzychowice Megaliths, are located in central Poland, in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Specifically, they are situated in the village of Wietrzychowice, which is about 10 kilometers northwest of the town of Inowrocław. Another complex of megalithic stone structures is located in Sarnowo, 19km from Wietrzychowice
The word "megalith" comes from the Greek words "mega" (meaning "large" or "great") and "lithos" (meaning "stone"). The term is used to refer to large, prehistoric structures that were constructed using massive stones or boulders, often arranged in a circular or horseshoe shape. Megaliths can take many different forms, including standing stones, stone circles, dolmens, and cairns. The most famous megalithic structure is probabably Stonehenge in England. Well, our megalithic tombs in Wietrzychowice and Sarnowo are older than Stonehenge! They are even older than pyramids in Egypt…
The first information about the archeological site in Sarnowo was reported just after the WW2, in 1947. Thanks to the fact, that the area had been covered with the woods , the tombs were relatively well preserved. There are 9 long earthen mounds built in the Middle Neolihtic 3800-3500 years Before Christ. Their length is 50 to 80 meters with a height of up to 3 meters. These mounds were created by piling up earth and stones over the megalithic structures, and they are an impressive sight to behold.
The exact purpose of the Wietrzychowice and Sarnowo Barrows is not entirely clear, but they are believed to have been used for ceremonial or religious purposes. Some researchers speculate that they may have been used for burial rites, while others believe that they may have served as astronomical observatories.
If you're interested in history, archaeology, or just love exploring ancient sites, then the Wietrzychowice Barrows are a must-see destination!

23/01/2023

Last summer my little dream came true and we spend a few days in Muskau Bend Geopark. It doesn’t belong to the most well known tourist attractions in Poland. It’s located over 6 hours non stop drive from Warsaw. It’s definitely better to get there from Wroclaw (2,5 hours drive) or Poznan (3 hours drive). So where is it? It’s exactly on the border with Germany that is why it’s often called trans-national park. Our aim was Muzakowski Park, byt completely by accident we discovered a real gem: geoturistic „Babina” trail, and today I would like to tell you more about this place.

How we found it? We stayed at the camping in Nowe Czaple and we were looking for a safe way to get by bike to Leknica and Muzakowski Park. Looking at the map we noticed a path leading through the post-mining area of former Babina mine. We had no expectations so we were nicely surprised:)

Just a few words about its history: landscape here was created by ancient glacial movements 340 000 years ago and then it was modified by modern mining exploitation at the the end of 19 and in 20 century. Not only brown coal but also ceramic clay was mined here. Babina mine was opened here in 1921 and existed until 1973. Nowadays this area is available for the visitors and the best option is to follow the 5km paved trail. Please keep in mind this is not a loop.

What to expect while going there? First of all – unique, colourful lakes, that are actually anthropogenic reservoirs created by flooding of mining pits. Colour of water can range from red and orange to green and turquoise. Unusual colours are caused by chemicals present in the ground such as iron, calcium or sulphur. Along the way you can also admire amazing erosion forms. One of the main attractions is 30m tall viewing tower from which you can see the unique post-mining landscape.

You can try to take a walk to explore Babina Mine Trail, but it’s definitely better to do this route by bike (which took us nearly 2 hours). Entrance is free, no shops along the way so you better take at least a bottle of water for this trip.

02/01/2023

“A person is only forgotten when his or her name is forgotten.” – this is what Talmud states. These words were also the inspiration for the unique, international project initiated by the German artist Gunter Demning. In 1992, in Cologne … Continue reading

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas!!!

11/11/2022

Saint Martin Croissants are unique local croissants for St Martin feast with white poppy-seed filling. They are traditionally baked in Poznan and some regions of Greater Poland on 11 November. On that day we celebrate not only St. Martins Day but also Polish Independence Day and although St Martin Croissants tradition existed long before Poland regained its independce, nowadays it’s mainly associated with this holiday. Tradition of baking St Martin Croissants in Poznan reaches back to 1891. This is when the priest of St Martin’s parish – Jan Lewicki – appealed to the faithful to do something for the poor (as their patron St Martin did). Jozef Melzer, local pastry maker, to treat them with crescent shaped pastries filled with white poppy-seeds and almond. The wealthy people were buiyng it in the bakeries and the poor received it for free. In next years other bakers picked up on the idea and this i show the tradition was born. In 2008 Saint Martin croissant was entered into the European Union's protected list of regional products.

14/07/2022

Warsaw, Kraków and Gdańsk are home to atmospheric cafes, a history of resistance and a rich cuisine – and by visiting now you can boost Poland’s heroic efforts to help Ukraine

16/06/2022

Corpus Christi in Pułtusk, Poland

05/06/2022

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That moment when you realise Robert Lewandowski has come to watch you win a Grand Slam 🤯🇵🇱

05/04/2022

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"

03/03/2022

A map of homes open for Ukrainian refugees…

Polish hospitality is no myth! 🇵🇱🇺🇦

Places in Poland where Poles declare to accept refugees from Ukraine. They provide their own homes, food and care.

We will not leave Ukraine alone

27/02/2022

The answer is simple.

25/02/2022

Ukrainian Thermopylae 🇺🇦

A Ukrainian soldier on a tiny island in the Black Sea didn't hold back when threatened with bombing by a Russian warship as Moscow continued its assault on Ukrainian territory.

21/12/2021

Winter in Polish mountains❤️

11/11/2021

Celebration of Polish Independence Day 🇵🇱

13/07/2021

Today we had a pleasure to arrange a tour for very special guests. They attended herbal workshops and prepared their own herbal mixtures. Lovely people in a lovely place!