Country Facts
Capital: Warsaw. Population (2018): 38,400,000 (37th of 233 countries). Area: 312,696 km2 (69th of 233 countries). Languages: Polish. Currencies: Polish złoty (PLN).
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Kayaking Krutynia - Krutyń to Ukta
April 17, 2022
The Masurian lake district offers the best kayaking in Poland. Paddling the 13km long Krutyń-Ukta section on the Krutynia river is a popular half-day activity.
Wolfsschanze - Wolf's Lair
December 17, 2020
Hitler spent around 800 days at the Wolfsschanze headquarters on the Eastern Front during the war. Visit the historical site to see the huge bunker ruins in the forest.
Gliwice radio tower
November 15, 2019
The Gliwice Radio Tower is the world's tallest wooden structure and the Germans faked a Polish attack on the radio station as an excuse to start World War II.
Torpedownia
June 20, 2019
Once named Torpedowaffenplatz Hexengrund, now nicknamed Torpedownia. This remnant of World War II stands in the Bay of Gdańsk just off the coast near Gdynia.