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.
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…
