Airplane

Ławica Airport is located 5 km from the city centre, at Bukowska 285 Street, in the vicinity of the route leading directly to the major city points and next to the road out of Poznań to Berlin and Warsaw. It is possible to get to the city centre from the airport using bus line no. 159 (daytime line) or 222 (night line), which is going about 20 minutes, directly to the Main Railway Station, “Poznań Główny” stop (Poznań Main Station).

At the airport you can rent a car at several points.

There are cafes and bistro, where you can eat, and there is a currency exchange office and a souvenir shop at the airport.

Wi-fi is also available for free.

Train

Poznań Główny Railway Station is open 24 hours a day. There are: regional trains (POLREGIO, Koleje Wielkopolskie), long-distance (TLK, IC, EIC) and international trains. All trains arriving to Poznań stop at “Poznań Główny” station. The Railway Station is located in the centre of Poznań, at ul. Dworcowa, in the area between ul. Zachodnia, Głogowska, Most Dworcowy, Matyi and Wolne Tory. The Railway Station consists of two buildings: the Main Railway Station and the West Railway Station. The Main Railway Station is located in the centre of Poznań, at ul. Dworcowa, in the immediate vicinity of the Bus Station and the Poznań International Fair. The West Railway Station is located at ul. Głogowska. Within the Railway Station there are: Tourist Information (CIM Poznań) and Railway Information (PKP, Koleje Wielkopolskie), PKP Intercity Customer Service Centre, cafes (Starbucks, Costa), kiosks (Relay), chemist (Rossmann), supermarket (Biedronka), ATMs (Euronet, Planet Cash, BZ WBK, PKO BP, Pekao) and currency exchange.

Bus

The Bus Station is located at ul. Matyi, along the north wall of the Avenida Shopping Centre and is connected to the Poznań Główny Railway Station. It supports domestic and international routes. In the station hall next to ticket offices there are kiosks, a bar, PKS information and travel agencies selling tickets for international journeys. Opposite the Bus Station is the tram stop "Poznań Główny" (Poznań Main Station), at ul. Matyi.

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Car

You can reach Poznań via the A2 motorway (access from the west: from the border, access from the east: from Konin), national roads No. 92, No. 5 (east-west direction) and No. 11 (north-south). The Parking Zone is in the city centre and it is payable. There are parking lots on the city streets in which drivers pay a parking fee in the zone. Its boundaries are designated by the D-44 road sign. It is recommended to leave cars on guarded parking lots and on specially prepared buffer car parks located around the Parking Zone.

Bus & Tram lines

Tram lines plays an important role in the public transport system. Bus lines are complementary to the tram network. This solution encourage passengers to change, offering high frequency connections with changes, instead of low frequency direct connections. It also makes the network less extensive and complicated to passengers.

Here you have a timetable for public transport - https://www.ztm.poznan.pl/en/. Moreover, you can use the public transport search portal: https://jakdojade.pl/poznan/trasa/.

• Daytime bus lines, numbers: 100-199
• Night bus lines, numbers: 210-299
• Suburban bus lines, number: 300 – 911.
• Daytime tram lines, numbers: 1-93
• Poznań Fast Tram (PST), numbers: 12, 14, 15, 16
• Night tram lines, numbers: 200-209

Taxi

If you don't have the patience for public transport in the first place, you can use a taxi. In Poland are two options for ordering taxis: call phones or apps (download it for free from their website).

Popular applications:

• Uber.com
• iTaxi.pl
• Bolt 

Phones:

• RADIO TAXI GOLD tel.: +48 61 196 60 or + 48 61 844 28 00
• RADIO TAXI M1 tel.: +48 61 196 69 or + 48 61 8 222 222
• RADIO TAXI MULTI tel.: +48 61 196 66 or +48 538 77 55 53
• RADIO TAXI RMI POZNAŃ tel.: +48 61 196 68 or + 48 61 8 219 219
• RADIO TAXI SUPER tel.: +48 61 196 22 or +48 61 662 96 22 or +48 600 079 622

Rent a Car

If you don't have the patience for public transport in the first place, is possibility to rent a car to move around in Poznań e.g.:

• Avis Poland – Car Rental, ul. Bukowska 285 (Ławica Airport) Poznań, tel.: +48 61 865 38 94, e-mail: poznan@avis.pl
• Budget Rent a Car, ul. Bukowska 285 (Ławica Airport) Poznań, tel.: +48 61 849 23 61 or ul. Roosevelta 20 (Mercure Hotel – on demand) Poznań, tel.: +48 61 847 34 34, e-mail: poznan@budget.com.pl
• Hertz Orbis Transport Ltd., ul. Bukowska 285 (Ławica Airport) Poznań, tel.: +48 61 868 41 77 or pl. Andersa 1 (Novotel Hotel) Poznań, tel.: +48 61 853 17 02, e-mail: poznan@hertz.com.pl
• Sixt Rent a Car, ul. Bukowska 285 (Ławica Airport) Poznań, or ul. Dworcowa 1 (Poznań Main Station), Poznań, tel: +48 61 8 47 14 68 | kom: +48 609 032 914, e-mail: ap6532@sixt.pl

Rent an electric scooter

In Poznan you can also rent an electric scooter by the minute, through an app. Prices vary depending on the company and vary around 0,90 PLN per minute of ride.

You pay 1-3PLN for each ride you start.

Bolt: https://bolt.eu/en-pl/scooters/
Dott: https://ridedott.com/
Lime: https://www.li.me/en-po/

Old Market

The Old Market Square and its surroundings are among the most interesting places to see in Poznań. The beautiful Renaissance town hall, old houses, charming side streets, numerous museums, pubs, cafes and people walking the streets - all of them create the unique atmosphere of the place. The Old Market Square is the heart of Poznań. From spring to autumn, surrounded by pavement cafes, the Square is bustling late into the night. It also hosts numerous events, performances and concerts.

Old Brewery

Old Brewery in Poznań is a contemporary shopping centre and an authentic centre of culture and education. Visitors can shop in more than 200 stores, dine well, interact with art and great design and take part in numerous workshops and events, such as concerts, shows or meetings with interesting people. Art in Old Brewery is defined not only by sculptures, installations or great architecture present here, but also by the new true urban experience: the art of buying, selling and creating. Old Brewery is a unique, living centre of the city, visited by 9 million people a year. It is a place abounding in true and inspiring stories created by everyone who crosses its brick thresholds. Everyday.

Malta Lake

The name of the lake comes from the Maltese Knights, or Knights from the Order of Saint John, who had their seat, church and hospice here. The lake, where many important canoeing and rowing races are held, was established in 1952 by damming up the Cybina River and has an area of 64.0 ha.

Poznań Palm House

In Wilson Park there is an over a hundred year-old Palm House, the largest in Poland and one of the largest in Europe. Built to the design of S. Cybichowski in 1929, it was thoroughly remodelled in 1982–92. The Palm House has amassed huge collections of plants, thus becoming one of the biggest institutions of this kind in Europe. It has 17 thousand plants of 700 species and subspecies from the Mediterranean, subtropical, tropical, savannah and desert climates.

Enigma Cipher Center

We would like to invite you to an exhibition dedicated to those, who have made a successful attempt to break the cipher, which as it was thought, was impossible to break. The success, which was based on a talent and work of some extraordinary people, had the beginning in 1929 in Poznań, exactly in the place where you stand... Visit the Enigma Codebreakers Exhibition based outside the Imperial Castle (Św. Marcin 80/82) and discover the history of Enigma Codebreakers.

Porta Posnania

The remarkable Porta Posnania symbolically connects Poznań’s oldest districts of Cathedral Island and Śródka. It attracts its visitors with a multimedia display, educational workshops, cultural events and tours. It presents the fascinating history of Cathedral Island and encourages visitors to tour it with an audio guide. The Porta Posnania is a perfect starting point for exploring the city along the Royal-Imperial Route. Poznań’s Cathedral Island was once home to one of a principle settlements of the emerging state of the Piast dynasty.

The Croissant Museum

The museum offers the opportunity to watch original shows which reveal the secrets of Saint Martin Croissants and other Poznań’s prides. Let’s meet in a beautiful, renaissance tenement house right opposite the Town Hall. The shows are presented live by the locals and prices include croissant tasting.

Kaiser`s Castle

This huge neo-Romanesque building, designed by Franz Schwechten, was constructed in the years 1905-10 for German Emperor William II. After WWI when Poland regained its independence, the Castle housed the faculty of mathematics of Poznań University, whose graduates broke the German Enigma code in the 1930’s.

Cathedral Island

Cathedral Island is a magical place. "Here Poland began" as said Pope John Paul II. This, one of the major centres of the first Polish rulers, is an island surrounded by the River Warta and its tributary, the Cybina. Initially, it was a small settlement outside the city walls, controlling the river crossing. It appears to have become the capital at the moment Poland adopted the Christian faith in 966. It is also said that Poznań was the site of Mieszko I's conversion to Christianity. The settlement was protected by huge wooden and earth embankments, reinforced with stones. During the reign of Mieszko I, a palace and cathedral were built here.

Citadel

The Museum of Arms is located on the premises of the former Fort Winiary (the Poznań Citadel), in a Military Laboratory bunker added on in 1872. Originally used to make gun powder and shells, the facility was later converted to a munitions depot.The biggest attraction of its permanent exhibition are its outdoor displays of military equipment featuring over a dozen military vehicles, nine airplanes, two helicopters, five tanks, as well as numerous canons and mortars.

The Royal-Imperial Route

The Royal-Imperial Route is the best way for a close encounter with Poznań and an opportunity to get acquainted with the personality and character of one of the oldest cities in Poland. The Royal-Imperial Route is a tourist trail that leads through the most interesting corners of Poznań. The axis of the trail marked with a logo helps to orientate itself in the city space.

Town Hall

The town hall in Poznań is undoubtedly the most magnificent Renaissance building in Wielkopolska and one of the finest in Poland. The earliest mention of it is from 1310 but it must have been built at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries judging by the keystone in the cellar decorated with the coat of arms of the Czech dynasty of the Premyslids (Weneclaus II Premyslid was King of Poland in the years 1300-06).

Poznan Philharmonic

Tadeusz Szeligowski Poznań Philharmonic - a provincial cultural institution founded in 1947 on the initiative of Tadeusz Szeligowski as the State Philharmonic in Poznań; one of two philharmonics in Wielkopolska province.

Musical Theater in Poznan - a theater operating continuously since 1956. Its repertoire includes well-known hits from Broadway stages as well as original titles. The program offer of the Poznan Musical Theater includes such shows as Rain Song, Beauty and the Beast, Nun in Disguise, Pippin, Combination, Virtuoso and Irena.

Musical Theater in Poznan

Musical Theater in Poznan - a theater operating continuously since 1956. Its repertoire includes well-known hits from Broadway stages as well as original titles. The program offer of the Poznan Musical Theater includes such shows as Rain Song, Beauty and the Beast, Nun in Disguise, Pippin, Combination, Virtuoso and Irena.

The Palace in Rogalin

A better place to get the spirit of great aristocracy than the palace and park in Rogalin is really hard to find. The interiors of this late-baroque-classicist residence host a museum, focused on the history of the Raczyński aristocratic family. The family used to left their mark on the Polish history. The exhibition also includes a coach house and Painting Gallery, featuring artworks of Jan Matejko and Jacek Malczewski, who belong to the most famous Polish painters of the second half of the 19th century.

National Museum of Agriculture in Szreniawa

The National Museum of Agriculture in Szreniawa is located about 10 kilometers from Poznań. Its exhibition covers the history of Polish agriculture since the prehistorical times right up to the present day. Many agricultural tools and machines as well as a permanent soil science, folk art and rural crafts exhibition are all part of the museum’s vast collection.

Kórnik Arboretum

Kórnik Arboretum is a Polish unique centre of multidisciplinary research on trees and shrubs. The Insitute of Dendrology was established in 1933 and carries out research in the areas of tree and shrub biology, especially in the fields of: genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, ecophysiology, ecology, systematics and geography, biology of seeds, mycorrhiza, anthropopression hazards to forest ecosystems. The Institute is authorized to confer the academic degree of doctor of biological sciences.

The Castle in Kórnik

The history of Kórnik castle dates back to the 15th century. It was then that a manor was built for one of the richest clans od Greater Poland – the Górka family. Its present neo-gothic form, which it’s had since the first half of the 19th century, was designed by Tytus Działyński, who was not only a nobleman, but also a politician and a patron of culture - which may be even more important.

Wielkopolski National Park

The Wielkopolski National Park is one of the most attractive areas located near Poznań. The park is located about 15 km south of Poznań and has very good bus and train connections with this city (Poznań - Wrocław route), and through Poznań, thanks to numerous fast trains - with Warsaw. The Park has 18 strict protection areas with a total area of 260 ha. They protect various forms of post-glacial landscape and the most natural plant communities as well as related animals. The protection also included 32 monument trees and 1 erratic boulder.

The Morasko Meteorite Natural Reserve

The environs of Poznań abound in areas of high natural value. However, definitely the most interesting and precious object is to be found within the city's borders! It is a group of meteorite impact craters on the slope of Mount Morasko (Góra Moraska). This hill is the highest rise in the Region of Wielkopolska (154 meters above the sea level).

Thermal Baths (Swimming Pools and Spa and world of saun)

Malta Thermal Baths - the most modern and at the same time largest indoor water complex in Poland, located by Maltańskie Lake in the very heart of Poznań. On the stretch of about 6 hectares there are 18 pools of the joint water surface area of 500m2. The complex includes an Aqua Park, Sauna World and sports pools with auditorium for 4000 seats. More Malta Thermal Baths Aqua Park is a water world with countless attractions. For adrenaline junkies there are waterslides, wild rivers and sea waves. For those seeking relaxation, there is a number of jacuzzis, saltwater pools, whirlpools and beaches with rattan chairs.

Botanical Garden

The garden was created in 1920 and with an area of 4 ha forms part of the western greenery wedge. On its grounds one can find practically all species of trees and shrubs existing in Polish forests and most important species growing abroad.

New Zoo

The New Zoo with an area of 116.33 ha. It's biggest attraction is a modern elephant house. The small vehicles in the Zoo make sightseeing easier.
Animals here live in conditions as close to natural as possible. To see nearly 2 thousand animals, the visitor can use three marked routes. In 2009, the Elephant House was opened, and in 2013, brown bears took up residence in Poznań.
A number of trains go around the zoo, making the long walks lot easier for children and the elderly.There is also a 19th century fort within the zoo grounds, which has been made visitor accessible.

"Maltanka" Miniature Railway

By the northern side of Maltańskie Lake runs the track of ‘Maltanka’ park train, which takes the passengers to the New Zoo. ‘Maltanka’ runs daily from the end of April till the end of September. The carriages are pulled among others by the steam engine Borsig from 1925.

Jump Arena

Jump Arena was created for the residents of Poznań and their active rest. The purpose of Jump Arena is to promote physical culture through having fun and spending time with your family. In Trampolines Jump Arena everyone will find a springboard adjusted to their age and skills. At the same time, we focus on the development of modern sports. Jumping releases endorphins that have a beneficial effect on our well-being.

Lech Poznań match live and Visit Museum

The stadium was the arena of the UEFA EURO 2012 European Football Championship. Today, it has over 43,000 spectators. It is a place of sports emotions, great concerts, performances, meetings and spectacular events.

Posnania

It satisfies modern lifestyle expectations of the residents of Poznań and Wielkopolska, as a trend-setting place to seek entertainment and inspiration. Posnania is a multifunctional centre of the latest generation, worth over 300 million EUR. It is the largest regional centre, with almost one million residents living within the catchment area of the mall.
The area of 100 thousand m2 accommodates 220 boutique shops, 40 cafés and restaurants and 40 medium-sized and large stores.

Avenida - Railway Station

Avenida Poznań is the bustling heart of the capital of Wielkopolska. The largest shopping center in the region, which on three floors, with a total area of 60,000 m², houses over 200 commercial and utility premises as well as 30 restaurants and cafes. There are 1,500 parking spaces available for motorists (3 hours parking free) and a special parking lot for cyclists. The center has a direct connection to the railway and bus stations.

Old Brewery

Old Brewery in Poznań is a contemporary shopping centre and an authentic centre of culture and education. Visitors can shop in more than 200 stores, dine well, interact with art and great design and take part in numerous workshops and events, such as concerts, shows or meetings with interesting people. Art in Old Brewery is defined not only by sculptures, installations or great architecture present here, but also by the new true urban experience: the art of buying, selling and creating. Old Brewery is a unique, living centre of the city, visited by 9 million people a year. It is a place abounding in true and inspiring stories created by everyone who crosses its brick thresholds.

Hyćka

Hyćka serves regional cuisine in a traditional form. "Szagówki", duck served with steamed dumplings, herring and duck blood soup are the symbols of Greater Poland cuisine available in the restaurant. Hyćka is an embassy of traditional regional cuisine at its best.

Pyra Bar

When asked about potato dishes, there is only one answer - Pyra bar! In Poznań we call potatoes "pyry". Money is "bejmy". The Pyra bar feeds us our favorite pyry and makes sure that we don't spend too much money on this occasion. It can't be any better!

Bo.

"Because." serves breakfast and lunch. It is a popular and appreciated place. The menu includes many unconventional, memorable combinations. The restaurant willingly uses regional products and Polish flavors, but does not limit itself to them. This place is full of bustle and positive energy, perfect for meeting friends.

Delicja

Delicja is one of the few places in Poznań honouring classic elegance, symbolised by heavy furniture, white tablecloths and silver cutlery. Delicja is owned by chef Agnieszka Wawrzyniak and Przemysław Wawrzyniak, one of the first Polish sommeliers. The restaurant has been recommended by MICHELIN GUIDE 2024.

Fromażeria

Fromażeria is Poznan's first cheese bar. Served in slices, the cheese is paired with matching drinks and also appears as an ingredient in dishes. Tasting sets are available on site and for takeaway. The restaurant fits in with the concept of so-called 'smart casual'. The restaurant has been recommended by MICHELIN GUIDE 2023 i 2024.

Nooks

Nooks is a seafood restaurant. The informal surf & turf style combinations have appealed to its guests, who have given the restaurant very high marks since the day it opened. The informal colourful décor goes well with the oriental touches on the menu. The restaurant has received a MICHELIN GUIDE 2023 and 2024 recommendation.

Brovaria

The spacious interiors of the tenement building no. 73-74 in Poznań Stary Rynek are a combination of the historical past and the modern present. Hidden inside is a unique brewery, an excellent restaurant and a three-star hotel. Brovaria is an exceptional place – for many reasons.

Piwna Stopa

The place we are going to visit is the Land of the Golden Beverage. Over 200 types of beers from around the world, plus 12 beers on tap are a guarantee of an unforgettable experience for any beer fan. During those warmer months try a barbecue in the beer garden, and during colder weather warm up by the fireplace. Ask for the brewing shows and new beer 'releases'.

Czupito

The only real shot room in Poznań. The menu includes over 80 types of shots at a price of PLN 5. The restaurant is known not only for the characteristic recipes shots, but also for special effects with the use of fire. Part of the shots are set on fire - the vapors are also inhaled - and the bar itself.

Language & Traditions

The official language in Poland is Polish. In connection with the Polish education system, most Poles know at least one foreign language, especially English or German.

Poland is a country that retains its traditions. Since Poland's population is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic, that means that many Polish holidays follow Catholic traditions. If you visit Poland during holiday periods, you get the chance to see authentic Polish life and come home with a memorable cultural experience.

Time Zone & Climate

Poland is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1). Like most states in Europe, Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Poland, where the time is shifted forward by 1 hour; 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). After the Summer months the time in Poland Time is shifted back by 1 hour to Central European Time (CET) or (GMT+1).

Poland is in a temperate climate zone. It is a transition area from sea to continental climate and characterized by significant temperature variations. The hottest months are July and August (when temperatures exceed 20C/68F). January and February, on the other hand, are the coldest months often with temperatures below 0°C (often below 0°C/32F).

Check Vetusky or Meteo,  to check the current weather in Poland.

Electricity & Phones

The electricity standard in Poland is 230 Volts AC, 50Hz (the standard frequency in Poland). Standard European appliances do not need any adaptors. In Poland plug and socket Type C & E is used.

The international access code to Poland is +48, and the prefix number for Poznań is 61. To dial an international number from Poland you need to precede your country number with 00 (double zero). Cellular telephones: All three operators use dualband system: GSM 900/DCS 1800. DCS 1900 is not available. The major operators are: T-mobile, Plus, Play and Orange.

Currency and Exchange

The currency in Poland is zloty (zł, PLN). Although some places accept Euro, in general it is not possible to pay in Euro in shops or restaurants. It is quite easy and safe to exchange currency in many exchange (pl. “kantor”) offices located in main streets. Most of exchange offices accept Euro, American dollar, pound and Swiss franc. At the time of publishing this material the exchange rate is 1 EUR = 4,30 zloty, 1 USD = 3,85 zloty. At the Ławica airport foreign exchange office is located next to main entrance to the terminal and also on the mezzanine in the main hall.

Free WiFi in Poznań

Poznań offers free WiFi access to its residents and tourists. In today’s increasingly connected world, having access to free and fast Wi-Fi service is more than a convenience, it’s practically a necessity. For city visitors is a possibility to share their experiences in Poznań in real time. The Poznań wireless network range covers the entire Old Town and the Plac Wolności area, most of the tourist atractions, as well as selected bus and tram stops and lines, Railway Station and Ławica Airport.

In addition, most shopping centers offer free WiFi access. You could also ask in restaurants and cafes - many of them offer WiFi access passwords per request.

Shops Opening Hours

The opening hours depend on the owner of the shop. Most of the shops are open from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m. Grocer’s shops are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 18 p.m., From March 2018 prohibition of trade on Sunday was introduced in Poland. Shops will be closed if a holiday. Supermarkets are usually open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., of Monday to Saturday.