A record 64% of Poles travelled for leisure purposes, with 44% travelling abroad.
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Auschwitz Museum to stop selling entry tickets on site over “unethical practices” of travel firms
Almost 2 million people visited the former German-Nazi camp last year.
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Poland saw EU’s second-fastest growth in tourism in 2025
The number of nights spent in tourist accommodation rose by 7% in Poland, second only to Malta’s 9.9%.
Poland’s historic Wieliczka Salt Mine received record 1.9 million visitors in 2025
The mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has bounced back from the lull in tourism caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
Poland bets on tourism to add extra dimension to booming economy
Olivier Sorgho
The government wants tourism to contribute 9% of GDP within a decade, up from 4% now.
Kraków again named Europe’s best city break destination
Kraków was rated more highly for food and drink than both Paris and Rome.
Poland to launch direct train connection to Croatia
Polish state rail operator PKP Intercity will run the route four days a week starting next month.
Polish province affected by ongoing border crisis launches voucher scheme to encourage tourism
The scheme will offer visitors a voucher of up to 400 zloty (€96) to spend on accommodation.
NBA star Jeremy Sochan joins Polish tourism campaign, brushes off racist response
Sochan was born in the United States to a Polish mother and represents Poland’s national basketball team.
Kraków appeals to Polish government for introduction of tourist tax
Polish law currently does not allow for a tourist tax.
Kraków appoints “night mayor” to reconcile tourists, residents and business owners
Kraków is Poland’s most popular tourist destination, which is a boon to the local economy but causes tension with residents.
Police interventions fall by half after Polish city bans alcohol sales at night
The ban resulted in a decreased number of police interventions and intoxicated people referred to care centres, informed the city hall.
Poland to see growing summer tourism amid climate change, predicts head of travel giant TUI
Poland has 770 kilometres (480 miles) of Baltic coastline, much of it made up of sandy beaches.
Poland becoming new top destination for Czech summer tourists
Visitors from the landlocked Czech Republic are in particular heading to the beaches of Poland’s Baltic Sea coast.
