Poland is one of those countries that manages to surprise you. Beautiful old towns, fascinating history, hearty food, castles, quirky museums and plenty of experiences that work brilliantly for families — without the crowds or prices you often find elsewhere in Europe.
We’ve explored Poland with our son as part of our full-time family travel and worldschooling journey, discovering places like Kraków and finding plenty of ways to turn exploring into an adventure. Our guides share things to do with kids, family-friendly attractions, places to visit, where to stay and practical travel tips based on our own experiences.
Whether you’re planning a city break, a longer road trip or a family adventure through Central Europe, Poland is a country with far more to offer than you might expect.
Come for the history and pierogi. Stay for the castles, cities and unexpected adventures.
Is Malbork Castle worth it with kids? We took the train from Gdansk with our 9-year-old in July 2026. Here’s how we got there, the family ticket prices, what he loved, and what the day cost in PLN and USD.
Visiting Gdansk with kids? We spent five nights there with our 9-year-old in July 2026. Here’s what he loved, the pirate ship to Westerplatte, the Malbork Castle day trip by train, and what everything actually cost in PLN and USD.
We’d wanted to visit Kraków for a long time, and it ended up being even better than we’d expected. As soon as we told our then 7 year old son there was a dragon that actually breathes fire, he was completely sold. No convincing required. He packed his own bag. While we were looking forward…
