DISCOVER POLAND

Penultimate day of Chopin Competition finals

Three pianists are billed in the second day of the finals of the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. Chopin’s other concerto – in F minor – has been chosen by only one of the ten finalists, Canada’s Charles Richard-Hamelin,...

Polish PKP Intercity to modernise fleet of carriages and locomotives

PKP Intercity announced plans to modernise 400 carriages, 60 locomotives, as well as renovate and build a new service depot to upkeep its fleet for PLN 1.8 billion.

Andrzej Żuławski wins best director at Locarno film festival

Polish film director Andrzej Żuławski's film "Cosmos" won the Best Director award at the 68th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, which ended on Saturday. Another Polish film, "Brothers." by Wojciech Staron received the award for best film...

Ryanair overtakes LOT. Now is the biggest carrier in Poland

Ryanair has become the biggest carrier in Poland, overtaking Polish National Airlines (LOT). Europe's leader in the airline business noted a growth of 11 percent in seat capacity in the last year, while LOT reported its capacity being down 4.2...

Klodzko: Hillside Charm

Kłodzko is a delight for the eyes: its Old Town is perched on a rambling hillside, surrounded by winding, steep streets. Overhanging houses and Gothic...

Warsaw’s Love Affair With Sushi

Sushi is popular in Poland’s urban centers. Seriously popular. An informal study of Warsaw magazines reveals that about 10% of all the city’s...

Tatras: The Top of the World

\'Poland\' literally means \'land of fields\', and although fields do indeed abound, a trip down to the most southern region of the country reveals the...

Mountain Hot-Air Balloon Competition Krosno

29 April - 2 May in Krosno. Mountain Balloon Competition in Krosno.

Tyskie – the Polish Beer

Tyskie is the most recognised and best-loved Polish beer. The brand belongs to Kompania Piwowarska, a subsidiary of SABMiller. Tyskie is brewed from crystal...

Enjoy Polish Traditional Dishes

Entering a Polish home, whether you are an old friend or a stranger, you will be greeted with warm hospitality and a sumptuous meal. \"Guest in the home,...

Gastronomy in Warsaw

There is no shortage of great places to eat in Warsaw. Don’t worry if you are unable to make it to the capital city however, as Discover Poland brings...

Tri-City: Three cities, one destination

Wojciech Kreft of the Pomoranian Regional Tourist Organisation talks about why Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot offer visitors an abundance of things to see and...

Łódź – From Gloom to Boom

Łódź, the once-hardy industrial heartland of Poland has quickly grown out of its rust-filled roots to become one of the most rapidly evolving areas of...