Curiosities

2019 New Horizons International Film Festival

The 19th edition of the festival starts on 25 July and will run until 4 August, presenting 223 feature films from 54 countries and offering free screenings every day in the Market Square. Single tickets for festival screenings in cinemas (New Horizons Art House Cinema and the Lower Silesian Film Centre) can be purchased from 17 July.

Wroclaw festivals in July. Where to go

New Horizons for cinema-goers, Vertigo for jazz fans, classical organ festivals and Evenings at Arsenal, and something for fantasy lovers. See what attractions you can expect during major events in July.

Public transport timetable for Easter 2019

Check how buses and trams operate during Easter 2019 – from 18th till 23rd April. Changes in public transport timetables

Wrocław Festivals in 2019 [CALENDAR]

A selection of treats for the fans of music, theatre, cinema, literature, great cuisine and beer. Find out more about festivals in Wroclaw in 2018 and book a slot in your calendar.

40th Stage Songs Review [PROGRAMME]

The jubilee edition of the Stage Songs Review, one of the most recognisable Wroclaw festivals in Poland, starts on Friday 22nd March and will last till the end of the month.

International Festival Wratislavia Cantans 2019. Tickets already on sale

This year’s programme will contain much Italian music, a few Polish rarities and classical works. The festival will be held from 6th till 15th September. Tickets are already on sale.

Wroclovescape: Escape Rooms in Wroclaw

On March 10, the first edition of the Escape Room will be held in Wrocław. Throughout the entire Sunday, 10 companies from Wrocław will provide free access to 29 rooms for players.

Wroclaw’s Centennial Hall to be closed. Renovation in 2019

On 7th January, the planned renovation of the Centennial Hall in Wroclaw will start. The venue will be closed for at least two months. The only functioning part of the hall complex will be the Wroclaw Congress Centre.

Christmas Market 2018 in Wrocław

The Christmas Fair in Wroclaw is one of the most beautiful fairs. Christmas Market from 23 November until 31 December 2018 from 10 am to 9 pm. Visitors are in for a wealth of attractions and surprises.

Where to watch the match in Wroclaw [LIST OF PLACE]

On Tuesday 19th June, at 5:00 p.m., the match between Poland and Senegal begins. In Wroclaw, fans can watch the first match of Adam Nawałka’s players at the FIFA World Cup in Russia in the special Fan Zone near the Centennial Hall, in a large number of pubs, restaurants and cinemas, or even... on the beach.

Multimedia Fountain: special shows in 2018 season

Wrocław Festivals in 2018 [CALENDAR]

A selection of treats for the fans of music, theatre, cinema, literature, great cuisine and beer. Find out more about festivals in Wrocław in 2018 and book a slot in your calendar.

Electric scooter rental

blinkee.city, Poland’s first scooter rental network, opens a branch in Wrocław. From 27 March, 75 double scooters will be available for hire.

Open-air gyms in Wroclaw [MAP]

Gyms in parks and on squares become increasingly popular among Wroclaw inhabitants, and their number constantly grows. Atlases, rowing machines, pull-down machines, agility ladders, cross-trainers and other bodybuilding devices are readily available for free in open-air gyms.

„Loving Vincent”, or made in Wrocław

The first animated painting film in history was made in Wrocław. The film was co-produced by the Wrocław City Office, CeTA Centre for Audiovisual Technology and Odra Film.

Wrocław hailed European Best Destination 2018!

Wrocław has won the competition for the European Best Destination 2018. The capital of Lower Silesia came first, garnering over 41 thousand votes. With the commitment of the residents, local enthusiasts and visitors from Poland and elsewhere, Wrocław now boasts the title of the best European destination

Markets, fairs and bazaars

Bazaars, organic fairs and specialised markets flourish in Wrocław, as many of the city's residents simply prefer to do their shopping outside of the supermarkets. While some markets disappear in the city, they are soon supplanted with new, better and more interesting ones. Trade simply loves commotion and urban hustle.

Long Night of Museums 2018

For the last few years, Wroclaw museums, galleries and cultural institutions have opened their premises to Wroclaw inhabitants and tourists on one selected evening during the year. This year’s Long Night of Museums in Wroclaw will be held on 19th May.

Hunting for Krasnale

Wroclaw may possibly be one of Poland’s most charming and picturesque cities. Nestled both alongside and within the Oder, its centre contains 12 islands connected by 130 bridges. A rainbow of pastel coloured buildings surrounds one of Europe’s largest medieval squares, towering gothic spires rise skywards, and each night a lamplighter sporting a dapper cape and top hat combo traipses the cobblestones to ignite the city’s street lights. If this isn’t enough fairytale imagery for you, then Wroclaw has something else up its sleeve; Dwarves.

The Best Places to Eat, Drink & Brunch in Wroclaw

If you’re anything like I was, the words ‘Polish Cuisine’ don’t really fill you with excitement. Before my first trip to Poland back in October, the phrase conjured images of sausage, smoked cheese, pierogi, soups and, somewhat stereotypically, cabbage (after all, bigos – a mix of meat, sauerkraut and cabbage – is a national dish). As I said, it is not all that exciting.