Zweiter Weihnachtsfeiertag

📣 Hinweise für Reisende

Poland offers a rich blend of history, countryside landscapes, and vibrant urban life, supported by a growing tourism industry rooted in its thousand-year heritage.

• Many shops, museums, and offices close on public holidays; plan ahead for essentials.
• Restaurants, pharmacies, and gas stations typically remain open during holidays.
• Public transport usually runs on a reduced 'Sunday' schedule on holidays.
• Long weekends may occur if a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday.
• Expect higher prices and crowds in tourist areas during long weekends.
• Dress conservatively when visiting places of worship.
• Respect local customs regarding gendered etiquette (such as holding doors) and religious traditions. When visiting homes, it is polite to ask about removing shoes and bringing a gift like an odd number of flowers. Use the term 'Central Europe' rather than 'Eastern Europe.' Be mindful that Polish people are very protective of their language; avoid using Russian or German words for common phrases. Note that public drinking, being visibly intoxicated in public, and drug possession are illegal and strictly enforced. Respect local laws regarding prohibited symbols and sensitive historical topics.