Travel / My first 10-day tour to Poland [30]


Me too, I have close friends in Czestochowa and visit there once a year. Some people will say it's an ugly city but I really love this place.

Best time to visit is in the pilgrim season around 15th August.

Some decent shops and nice bars and restaurants.

Try yo visit Olsztyn castle about 30 mins drive away.

Travel / I'm off to Gdansk at the end of January [24]


Tell us more ! What did you get upto ? What surprised you most about the area ? What did your mates think ? What was the thing that disappointed you most ?

Life / You have to wait 10 days for a dentist in Poland (even private one) [15]

10 days is nothing ! Stop belly aching !

Private dentists are very busy, both in Poland and around the world so you can't just expect to walk in and be seen.

Life / Best Sat Nav devices for use in Poland [41]

I'm resurrecting this thread to see if anyone has more recent news on SatNav recommendations for Poland.

TomTom claims to have Polish roads on it's service but when you read the small print they only offer about 30% coverage of the country !

I've heard good things about AutoMapa. Are there any others ?

Real Estate / Buying house with a lot of land - Polish regulations? [6]

But when does a "big garden" become a "plot of land" ?

If someone bought a dilapidated house with a large "garden" would it be difficult to demolish the house and develop the land ?

Is this likely to be a cheaper and less bureaucratic option that simply buying some building land in the first place ?

Travel / EasyJet suspends flights to Gdansk [9]

I don't blame the PNTO's website. I blame the PNTO for not marketing Poland in the UK and for failing to make any obvious attempts to change people's perceptions.

I mentioned the website as that is supposed to be the online flagship of the Polish tourist board and yet they can't even be bothered to get it working properly. I also would not consider checking a country's official tourist website for info. but that doesn't mean other people don't. It doesn't reassure sceptical travellers when the State are so blase about promoting their own country.

The Baltic coast is a great place for a spa break. Hotel Kuracyjny is very nice indeed although the area also offers many other high quality spas.

Travel / Visiting Gdansk / Sopot for first time [27]

Hi Nick,

Do you mean Sopot ?

Check out gdansk-life.com

Travel / hotels Gdansk [14]

What is your approximate budget per night ?

Also, do you want to stay in Gdansk or would you consider Sopot & Gdynia ?

Travel / How much on average in GBP or PLN Taxi from Katowice to Krakow [25]

Sounds like you are flying with Wizz Air.

If so then definitely book a shuttle transfer via their website. It's the best hassle free option.

Wizz air ensure there is always a bus available whenever their flights land.

Travel / Visiting Gdansk / Sopot for first time [27]

Flyingmonkey,

Have you not thought about contacting some of the Stag Weekend tour operators in Poland ? They specifically cater for large groups with stag friendly hotels and a range of optional activities and excursions.

Many even provide a nightclub guide who will get you into the best places in town.

Travel / hotels Gdansk [14]

booking.com/country/pl.html?aid=312513

TotalStay.com is also a good website

Travel / Visiting Gdansk / Sopot for first time [27]

I've never used any of the stag weekend organisers so I can't recommend any particular ones.

I don't blame you for trying to keep costs down as with most holiday packages you can do the same thing yourself for less money.

Decide where you want to stay. Sopot has the best nightlife and Gdansk has the best tourist sights.

Use websites such as booking.com or hotels in poland etc to source the names of hotels in the areas you want to stay. Google that hotel and then contact them directly (most of them speak English).

Also consider holiday apartments. A large apartment could sleep upto 6-8 people and you don't have the worry of being locked out at night. With a bit of research you should be able to find apartments close to each other.

Take a trip to Hel Peninsula.

Have fun but also be respectful to the people you meet and the places you stay. Gdansklife.com and ilovepoland.co.uk both have lists of the best bars to visit in the Tri City area.

There's an indoor go karting centre in Gdansk and other activities that you could easily organise yourself. Aqua Park in Sopot is only a short drive from Gdansk also.

Travel / Czestochowa - what is it like? [30]

Take what Michal says with a pinch of salt. Read his previous posts and everything he says about seems to be negative. Sometimes he may be right but remember the boy who cried wolf ?

I visit Czestochowa every year to visit my friends. I'm not sure I'd call it a vibrant city but it's definitely not a dump either. It has quite a small town feel to it but the centre of the town is wonderful with a good selection of bars and stores.

It depends what you are looking for. It's not a metropolis or a cultural centre but I have a lot of affection for Czestochowa.

There are a number of Communist blocks around the city but some of these have been spruced up and have added new facilities. My friends live near the Real supermarket and the housing block community there has had a lot of money invested in it. Surrounding the blocks the town has created a lovely park with walkways, outdoor gym equipment, volleyball court (with sand), outdoor football table and loads more. I wouldn't mind living there myself !!

Michal's friend may not like Czestochowa but the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Ask anyone if they love the town where they live now and many will also criticise it.

I also find Czestochowa to inexplicably have the prettiest women in Poland.

Don't ignore everything Michal has to say but accept that some posters have certain characters and opinions that manifest themselves throughout their posts.

Travel / Weekend breaks outside the 3 cities [7]

Agree with Scottie. The Kazuby lakelands are within driving distance also. I stayed at a lakeside cabin last May. Very relaxing but also a lot of places to see around the area.

Travel / How much on average in GBP or PLN Taxi from Katowice to Krakow [25]

telefoniktka

I use Wizz air a lot because of the convenience of flying from Liverpool Airport. If you're from the north west then you might want to know that Easy Jet also fly direct to Krakow.

Travel / Czestochowa - what is it like? [30]

Combine a trip to Czestochowa with a visit to Olsztyn castle

Travel / Czestochowa - what is it like? [30]


Why do you think this is ?? I have travelled all over Poland and Czestochowa girls win hands down !

I think it's God's sense of humour. He populates the holiest town in the country with girls that make your mouth water.

Maybe we should check out the night clubs in Vatican City ? :)

Life / Germans and Poles - Fiction or Myth? [127]

I used to frequent another online forum themed around Poland and the anti-Polish sentiment that came from several German posters was sickening at times !

Travel / Weekend breaks outside the 3 cities [7]

Great photos Vangarsey-it looks beautiful !

What is the driving time from Gdansk airport ?

Travel / AGROTOURISM FARMS [10]

Hi Bob,

Agrotourism is well catered for in Poland. Exactly which part of the country are you looking at ?

Real Estate / Crazy House crazy times Sopot [9]

Crazy House ? Is that the Crooked House on Monte Cassino ?

If so then it's a great concept but poor delivery as it was like a ghost town inside. Reminded me of the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Loads of people like to view it from the outside but there's not much inside to keep them interested

Real Estate / What is normal expectation for furniture from Polish renters? [10]

For those of you who are renting apartments out how easy are you finding it ?

I raised a new thread on here some months ago as several people have dissuaded me from renting any property in Poland as the social laws protecting the tenants can make it very difficult to evict them if they default on payment.

Food / No Curry in Tri-city area...damnit. [8]

Sorry to hear about your bad experience with Taj Mahal.

I have rented a holiday apartment directly above the restaurant and am glad now I wasn't tempted to dine there as well.

UK, Ireland / Do Polish immigrants wish to stay in UK - long term? [92]

I think many Poles will say they want to stay in the UK but I'm pretty sure most of them will go back to Poland at some point in the future.

It doesn't take long to realise that the grass isn't always greener.

Life / Are Polish women the fussiest shoppers in the world ?? [18]

You're only saying that because you wanna get in with the ladies !! :)

Life / Are Polish women the fussiest shoppers in the world ?? [18]


Ouch ! All your good work undone Shawn. :)