Warsaw weekend ideas

There’s so much going on in Warsaw that it’s often difficult to choose what to do. To help you with your choice, we have prepared Warsaw weekend ideas, which will surely be appreciated by those living in Warsaw on a permanent basis and those visiting for a shorter while.

If you like walking, you may visit Warsaw’s Praga district to feel the atmosphere of old tenement houses on Brzeska and Ząbkowska Streets. This area features a lot of wayside shrines created during the German occupation of the city. Today, they are looked after by local residents.

Street art enthusiasts will make extraordinary discoveries here as modern murals are real works of art. In Warsaw’s Praga you will also find the first mural in the history of Masovia. It is an advertisement for Muchozol, Sanitozol and Molozol insect sprays from the 70s of the 20^th century. This mural is listed as a movable historic artefact by the Masovian Province Monuments Conservation Authority. It is also worthwhile visiting the Neon Museum (Muzeum Neonów) in this district!

The Royal Baths Park (Łazienki Królewskie), Skaryszewski Park, Saxon Garden (Ogród Saski) and the Culture Park in Powsin (Park Kultury w Powsinie) are must-see ideas for those who enjoy being closer to nature and art – in places like this you’ll feel like a tourist in your own city.

If you want to relax and be truly immersed in greenery, we suggest that you visit the rooftop gardens at the University of Warsaw Library. It is combined with an interesting architectural concept so it’s surely worthwhile to see. The view of Warsaw from this green roof is amazing! The gardens are also a beautiful place to rest, perfect for some reading and reflection. And if you enjoy being in the presence of nature, it is not far from here to the Botanical Garden.

Another excellent lookout point to admire Warsaw’s panorama is the viewing deck atop the Palace of Culture and Science. The National Museum of Technology, the Dramatic Theatre (with its premiere show of “Peter Pan” directed by Anna Ilczuk) are located in this landmark of Warsaw, and the Zachęta – National Gallery of Arts is a stone’s throw away.

To further follow the art tour of Warsaw, come and see the History Meeting House / Dom Spotkań z Historią (DSH) with its extraordinary exhibits. Visit it to discover the history of 20th-century Warsaw, Poland, and Central-Eastern Europe. You'll see photos,  listen to recordings, and watch films. DSH holds the largest archive of oral history from the 20th century, with over 4000 interviews.

Our Warsaw weekend ideas are not only about permanent art exhibitions, but also recurring events. We sincerely encourage you to have a look at what the Polish fashion fair has to offer with its accessories and original labels of I am Slow: event, as well as check out the Mysia 3 unique shopping venue and the Powiśle Power Plant complex.

Did you know that Warsaw has unique places that are not monuments or museums, yet play an educational role. Put the following venues on your sightseeing list:

• Invisible Exhibition

This is an amazing journey, or actually a challenge. Have you ever wondered what its like to move around in complete darkness, without the help of sight? Here you’ll have the opportunity to try it in ordinary everyday situations such as walking across the street, shopping and going from one room to another at home. The exhibition is guided by blind and visually impaired people.

• Polin

We have already suggested some Warsaw weekend ideas when the weather is not good. Another place for a cloudy or rainy day is Polin - the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, which educates us how to be open-minded, tolerant and empathetic. The core exhibition presents predominantly the cultural and heritage aspects.

We hope, that besides Warsaw’s most recognisable places, you will eagerly explore this city to discover its numerous faces!