Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw, Poland
This page gives you information about Warsaw, Poland from the perspective of a non-Polish person who has worked in Warsaw since 1991 The purpose of the page is to help you rather than to promote Warsaw. You will find information in this page that you do not find in any other page.
This page is broken-down into three general sections. The first section covers getting to Warsaw, the second, what to do when you are there and the third where to stay.
General Information About Warsaw
There is a lot to be said about the history of city itself and about the myriad of other things that one can say about a city that has the long history of the city such as Warsaw. You can find information about its history and all these other topics in a page such as the page published by the City of Warsaw, Poland itself.
In this page we concentrate on information that is useful to the traveling tourist but we must give you just a few words about the City itself. After this brief introduction we will go on with the information that is most useful to the person traveling in Poland.
The capital city of the Republic of Poland, it is located on the Wisla River somewhat in the "center" of the country. For a map of Poland that shows its location within the country, click on Maps Of Poland.
Modern Warsaw is a city with a past but a city of the future. The history of such events as the Miracle on The Wisla, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, the destruction and rebuilding of the Old Town and the city around it, still stand out in many minds. But in the minds of the young people - the modern voice of Poland- , the City is the dynamic one that they see today
It is a city of many opportunities. It is a dynamic and growing city. Not only is it the seat of the Polish Government, it is a trade and financial gateway for Europe. It is also the travel hub for Poland with the main international airport and train station being located there.
Europeans see it as a prime place to invest in real estate and other businesses. Money is pouring in from the West and changing the economic dynamics of the City.
Getting to Warsaw
Warsaw is somewhat in the center of Poland. You can see its location on the map that you see here.Map of Warsaw, Poland
By Road
If you are coming by road you are probably an experienced European traveler. All you really need is maps and some information about the Polish roads. You can get maps at this link.Polish Maps. But most important of the two is information about the Polish Roads. They are VERY dangerous. Be sure to read the information at Polish Roads.
By Rail
If you use the rail system you will find that you are deposited right in the center of Warsaw. The rail system is very convenient to use, very safe and very inexpensive. It is the preferred mode of transpiration for experienced European travelers. Information about your arrival at the Central Station is at this link. Arriving In Warsaw Poland by Train
The Central Train station sits atop a huge public transportation system and series of tunnels that are an economic world unto themselves. This page gives you some basic information about what you can find and do there.
By Air
The City is well served by a modern international airport that goes by two names, Okecie or Chopin..Warsaw Airport You can get information about what airlines serve the airport and check the prices of the various flights by going to Poland Flight Information
Getting From The Airplane To Your Destination
Warsaw Airport Arrival Procedures
This should answer some questions about what you can expect.
It is not far from the City Center so you will have to use some form of transportation to get you from the airport to your destination. Here are a series of targeted reference pages that you can use for specific information.
How To Get To Warsaw From The Warsaw Airport By Taxi Cab
Like any airport in the world, when you get to Warsaw you will find the good ones and the bad ones. Be sure to check this information.
Bus 175 Warsaw, Poland
This is the most used bus that people take from the airport to the center of Warsaw. And the pickpockets know it. Be sure to read this information.
The Warsaw Airport to the Central Train Station in Warsaw.
You may be traveling to other cities. This gives you specific information on how to get to the Central Station.
Warsaw Airport To Krakow
Some specifics that may help you on your way.
Arkadia Shopping Mall Warsaw, Poland
The Arkadia Shopping Mall is one of the most popular shopping malls in Warsaw. It is the largest service, retail and entertainment center in Central Europe. In the mall are 230 retail and service outlets, including 180 boutiques, 25 large stores and 25 restaurants and cafes. The center of its entertainment center is a 15-screen Cinema City multiplex.
Zlote Tarasy Shopping Mall Warsaw
Zlote Tarasy (Golden Terraces)is one of the most convenient shopping malls for tourists that come to Warsaw. It is directly in the center of Warsaw, immediately across from the Marriott Hotel, next to the International Hotel and next to see Warsaw Central Train Station.
Where To Stay
There are many hotels from which you can choose. Likewise, in Warsaw, Poland you will find many private apartments in which you can stay and many places where you can find bed-and-breakfast accommodations.
In the years since 1989, when the country shifted away from communism, Warsaw has developed into a dynamic and modern city where you will get all the services that you would like to get and that you would get in any other city in Europe.
If you are coming as a tourist to you will probably visit the Warsaw Poland Old Town and shop in the Centrum. There are very modern hotels all around the Centrum and most of the modern hotels are within walking distance or a very short taxi cab drive to both the Centrum shopping districts and to the Old Town.
Poland Hotels By City To find all hotels in Poland and, specifically, those in Warsaw, go to this page and click Warsaw or the other city of your choice.
What To Do
Warsaw Poland is a city of some 2 million people and it is one of the main tourist cities for this country of Poland. You will find excellent shopping, a wide variety of excellent restaurants, theaters, opera, and party places to keep you busy 24 hours a day.
Here are links to good information.
Warsaw Tourist Card
Get discounts at stores, fitness centers, restaurants, hotels and more when you use this card offered by the City of Warsaw. Anyone can use it. Even people who are on extended stays in Warsaw find it quite good to have.
Old Town
All about the Old Town of Warsaw and what you should do when you get there.
About The Warsaw Royal Route
Learn what tourist attractions and famous palaces and parks are on the Warsaw Royal Route.
Adult Entertainment For Warsaw Poland
For information about adult entertainment in Warsaw, Poland, go to this link.
Factory Outlet And Trade Assistance
If you are coming to buy something, this is the place to get information.
Palace Of Culture
The Palace of culture in Warsaw Poland is at the center of Warsaw. It is a navigation, business, historical, and culture point. And it is the home of the Warsaw City government.
Special Points Of Interest In Poland
A small page that gives you information about special places and special things.
Warsaw Information Guide
Warsaw is a big city and there is a lot of information here that you may want. To make it convenient for you, you will find a general information about Warsaw on this first page with links to more specific sections. The pages are sized so that you can print them and put them in a folder or loose leaf binder.
Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw is a booming city that surprises first time visitors. As the capital of Poland, Warsaw would be expected to be a business hub and travel hub, but how Warsaw has, and how Warsaw continues to develop has surprised many.
Shopping In Warsaw
This Shopping in Warsaw page is intended to answer the question "Where can I find good shopping in Warsaw?" this page is the first of a series of pages about shopping in Warsaw and will cover specific shops in Warsaw where you get good service and good products at fair prices.
Warsaw City Information and Travel Assistance
This page is provided by the Warsaw Trade Center. The Warsaw Trade Center provides you the first hand chance to see in one convenient location a large collection of Polish products that are available for purchase and export. The collection includes everything from glass and candles to hand made horse carriages. There is also a special, wholesale crystal and amber display where anyone, tourist or business buyer, can purchase some of the most beautifully crafted products in the world at factory direct prices.
About The Warsaw Centrum
All roads lead to the Warsaw Centrum. The Centrum is the center of Warsaw and that is generally defined by the Palace of Culture. Locally, when people in Warsaw talk about going to the Centrum, they mean that they are going to that area somewhere near the Warsaw Palace of Culture.
About The Warsaw Royal Route
Over the centuries the Polish Kings built castles and Palaces in Warsaw Poland and linked them via a series of roads that have come to be known as the Royal Route. The Warsaw Royal Route links the Royal Castle in Warsaw's Old Town with the palaces in the Lazienki Park and Wilanow.
Warsaw Travel Guide
This is a Travel Guide Page for Warsaw. It gives you information about written travel guides, personal travel guides, translators and on line guides to travel to and in Warsaw.
Warsaw Poland Tram, Bus And Commuter Train Tickets Interchangeable
The tickets that you buy to use the various forms of transportation are generally interchangable in Warsaw. It makes it very convenient for you when you want to travel around Warsaw.
Warsaw Public Transportation
Good, basic information about the Warsaw public transportation system.
Buying Tickets And Using Them On Trams, The Metro And Buses
The trams, busses and metro in Poland are extremely efficient and very inexpensive. But using them can be frustrating and confusing. Get some specific information to get you started right.
About Taxi Cabs in Warsaw Poland
Anywhere you go the taxi cab drivers can be your best friends or your worst drivers. You get starter information here with some tips and hints on how to stay out of trouble.
Warsaw Taxi Cab
Once again we have tried to cover a topic from a different angle to get more information in front of you. The taxi cab problem can be huge so we took the extra time to help you with more.
About Buses in Warsaw, Poland
The public transportation system in Poland is nothing short of fantastic. If you learn about the buses, you can go almost anywhere for very little. Learn about the buses if you are going to spend any time here.
Trams in Warsaw
These are generally some of the most reliable transportation in Warsaw. But at the same time, they tend to often be populated by some unsavory characters whom you would be best to avoid.
Arriving In Warsaw Poland by Train
Most people that come into Poland from Germany come into the Warsaw Central Train station. This page gives you some details on what it is like to come into that station and what to do when you get there.
Warsaw Central Train Station
About the Warsaw Central Train station. It is a place that you are sure to see and a place that you might now want to be.
About Traveling By Train From Warsaw To Krakow
Traveling from Warsaw to Krakow by train is very easy. The trains from Warsaw to Krakow are fast and frequent. As long as you are able to get to the Central Station in Warsaw, you can easily make it to the train and get to Krakow.
Private Limousine Service in Poland
If you are interested in information about private limousine services in Poland, start here. It takes you to a service in Warsaw. And the company listed here will refer you to others in other cities.
A Sampling Of Sightseeing Tours in Warsaw Poland
Rather than talking in general terms about tours in Poland, we have listed some actual tour itineraries for you to review.
About Train Travel Between Warsaw And Berlin
Here is definitive information about the train travel between Berlin, Germany and Warsaw Poland.
Warsaw Airport To Krakow
How to get from the Warsaw Airport to Krakow. This page was written in response to so many questions of the topic. It gives you information about cars, trains and how to get to Auschwitz.
Warsaw Airport Arrival Procedures
Once you get off the plane in Warsaw, there is more to do. This takes you through the process of getting through passport control and on out the departure gate.
How To Get To Warsaw From The Warsaw Airport By Taxi Cab
Understanding ground transportation and taxis before you get here is important. Learn about the taxi's at the Warsaw Airport and how to use them.
Bus 175 Warsaw, Poland
This is an infamous bus that runs from the Warsaw Airport through the heart of the city. It is very convenient and can be, at the same time, very dangerous for the tourist.
Tax Free Shopping In Warsaw
You can save the 22% value added tax, they call it VAT, if you shop at a store in Warsaw that gives you the documents that you need to get your tax back when you leave Poland.
The Euro In Poland
Even though Poland, a member of the European Union, has not adopted the Euro and continues to use its own currency, the Zloty, the Euro is freely used throughout the country.
Warsaw Poland Guide
A summary page.
Free Tutorials
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