Where to go in May 2025 in Poland? TOP 15 directions

🕗 10 minutes | February 28, 2025 | Editorial Klara Krysiak

Want to spend May in Poland and looking for interesting attractions? You're in the right place! In this blog post, we'll take you through 15 popular places in Poland worth visiting during your upcoming vacation. Whether you're heading to the Polish mountains, the seaside, or you're betting on cultural attractions in the city, our recommendations will help you easily organize a successful vacation in May.

Not sure how to plan for May in Poland? Visiting big cities is an ideal idea for those traveling solo or as a couple. Opt for an active vacation surrounded by culture, architecture and big-city attractions - read on to see what ideas we have in store for a successful May vacation in Poland!

Looking for the perfect city for the weekend? A flight to Warsaw is an option for those looking for cultural events. Spending a long May weekend in the capital, you can go to the Museum of Modern Art, the Zachęta Gallery or the Copernicus Science Center. For those interested in history, we suggest a visit to the Museum of the History of Polish Jews Polin or the Warsaw Uprising Museum. 

Walks in the park are also an important part of a successful vacation. Especially worth seeing are: Saski Park, Krasinski Park, Łazienki Królewskie and Pole Mokotowskie. 

Why spend the May weekend in Wroclaw? A walk around Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island), a panorama from the observation tower of St. Elizabeth's Basilica and the Moviegate Museum with props from movie productions are just the beginning of the city's interesting attractions.

Wroclaw is also well-known for the dwarves scattered throughout the city, whose history dates back to the 1980s, the largest zoo in Poland and the Centennial Hall, with the nearby Japanese Garden. Sound intriguing? Don't delay and catch your flight to Wroclaw before others do!

Legend has it that Krakow is even more beautiful on May days. Book a flight to Krakow and find out!

What places are worth seeing in Krakow? Take a stroll through the Old Town, visit Wawel Castle and the atmospheric cafés in Kazimierz, and later enjoy the extraordinary view of the city while relaxing on the Vistula Boulevards. Krakow in May is also the time of numerous cultural events and outdoor concerts — check the calendar so you don't miss a thing!

An ideal idea for spending a weekend in May would be the capital of Greater Poland. Book a flight to Poznan, see the Old Market Square and the City Hall, from whose tower the famous goats emerge at noon. Also visit the Rogal Museum, where you can sample the famous St. Martin's croissants, and if you would like to learn more about the city's history, head to the Imperial Castle — the former residence of German Emperor Wilhelm II.

Besides worth seeing in Poznan is the Citadel Park, which houses the Museum of Armaments and the Museum of the Poznan Army, and for fans of water fun, we recommend the aquapark Termy Maltańskie.

Don't know where to spend May in Poland? You will find the most interesting places in the mountains. This is an ideal alternative for those who appreciate active rest among nature — in our opinion, there is nothing better than the combination of green landscapes and mountain air!

If you want to spend the May weekend actively, head to the Bieszczady Mountains. Walk the hiking trails of the Bieszczady National Park — a real treasure for lovers of long hikes and mountain streams, and be sure to visit Ustrzyki Dolne.

The Bieszczady Mountains are also known for their numerous biking trails, which will satisfy many a fan of two-wheelers! Find out for yourself by booking a flight to Rzeszow.

In Poland, it's also worth visiting the Tatra Mountains and going to the Koscieliska Valley or Morskie Oko, for example. If you need a bigger challenge, climb Gubałówka on foot — at the top you can buy souvenirs and taste delicious highlander oscypek. Do you love mountain hiking? You can spend the May weekend climbing Kasprowy Wierch, Giewont or Nosal, and after an intense day, relax at the Zakopane Thermal Baths.

Bialka Tatrzanska is also home to Terma Bania, a modern aquapark with a pool complex and spa area. It's the perfect place to relax. Book a flight to Krakow, from where you can quickly and efficiently get to the area around the Tatra peaks.

You'll also find interesting places in Lower Silesia — there are castles and historic strongholds, and among the most beautiful of them are Grodziec Castle, Książ Castle in Walbrzych or Kliczków Castle.

What other places are worth seeing in Lower Silesia? The Valley of Palaces and Gardens near Jelenia Gora, the Sudeten mountain range (ideal for hiking and biking), the Karkonosze National Park and the Kowary Adit — an underground tourist attraction in a uranium ore mine.

• Sowie Mountains: planning a trip to the Sowie Mountains? Here you should see the famous adits of the Riese complex and conquer the Great Owl, the highest peak of the range.
• Giant Mountains: Sněžka and waterfalls such as Kamienczyk and Szklarki are just a few of the places worth seeing in the Karkonosze Mountains.
• Pieniny: The Pieniny Mountains are a great place for biking and rafting on the Dunajec River. It's also worth going to the Three Crowns or Sokolica Mountains, which guarantee unforgettable views.
• Beskid Slaski: Beskid Slaski is an ideal place for a May trip. Head here to Wisla and Szczyrk, where you'll find scenic hiking trails and places with delicious regional cuisine.
• Kaczawskie Mountains: known as the Land of Extinguished Volcanoes, the Kaczawskie Mountains are a gem for fans of geology and wildlife. What places are worth seeing in the Kaczawskie Mountains? Wilcza Góra and Ostrzyca Proboszczowicka.

Wondering where to spend May Day in Poland? Plan a rest surrounded by sea waves and go to the sea — walks along the coast and interesting attractions will reward you for the still cold waters of the Baltic.

May at the seaside is a great time to visit the Tricity. Book a flight to Gdansk, take a stroll through the Old Town and enjoy the taste of fresh fish at a local fryer. And if you're interested in history, visit the European Solidarity Center or the World War II Museum.

In Poland, you should also visit Sopot — take a sea breeze on the pier and see the Grand Hotel, located right on the shore, which is almost a century old (it once hosted world-famous celebrities). For children, the Reda Aquapark with its numerous slides and saunas will be a great place to visit.

Want to spend a weekend in May in Warmia and Mazury? The Green Lungs of Poland is a combination of nature, tranquility and picturesque lakes, as well as a center for sailing and active recreation on the water. It's no wonder that the Masurian ports attract a loyal fan base every May.

Book a flight to Olsztyn and spend May on the trails of Nicolaus Copernicus. Visit the Warmia Chapter Castle, where the astronomer once held office and today houses the Museum of Warmia and Mazury. Be sure to take a stroll through the Old Town, visit the High Gate and learn about the mysteries of the cosmos at the Olsztyn Planetarium.

If you are looking for relaxation in May, you will find the most interesting places in Masuria. Visit the historic Boyen Fortress in Gizycko, go canoeing on the Krutynia River, or have lunch in one of the pubs in Ryn. And if that's still not enough for you — go to Gierłoż, located near Kętrzyn, where the Wolf's Lair — Adolf Hitler's former headquarters — is located.