Adventure Top 10

The largest and oldest zoo in Poland (established in 1865). In the Wroclaw zoo history blends harmoniously with modernity – high-tech structures have been integrated into the historic environment. Here you can see more than a thousand species of animals, both the well-known ones, such as the oversympathetic donkeys, and those whose existence is known only to specialists. When visiting the Wroclaw zoo, you can’t miss the Afrykarium. Seven large pools house animals associated with Africa’s aquatic environment. It is the largest of its kind in Poland (the sheer weight of the water in the pools is equal to the weight of a hundred whales or three thousand adult elephants…).

You don’t have to be interested in railroading to feel the thrill at the sight of this largest railroad mock-up in Poland. Precisely reproduced steam locomotives, carriages, overpasses, tracks, turnouts, platforms and stations… Miniature trains rush through Wroclaw and Lower Silesia, so you can get to know the entire region from this unusual perspective. You will see the daily life of the inhabitants of Wroclaw, visit tourist attractions, and in the blink of an eye you will move from Wroclaw’s Market Square to Sněžka. The exhibition is constantly changing to reproduce reality as accurately as possible. The exhibition is located in the Sky Tower – one of the tallest buildings in Wroclaw (it is worth going up to the observation deck on the top floor).

A unique in the country center of knowledge about water and everything related to it. Here you will learn, among other things, where water originated on Earth, what happens in the sea depths, how waves and snow are formed, and what role water plays in human life. You will see the world’s largest ships (in miniature, of course…), a water printer, an ancient water clock and a bathyscaphe. You will learn about the methods of camouflage used by coral reef inhabitants. Visiting Hydropolis is a great adventure for everyone, as knowledge here is conveyed in a modern way – through interactive exhibitions, multimedia installations, as well as games that will draw in not only children (who wouldn’t want to swim with dolphins…). Hydropolis is housed in a historic 19th century underground drinking water reservoir, which is worth seeing in itself.

The Centennial Hall (formerly the People’s Hall) is a UNESCO-listed monumental 1913 concrete building designed by Max Berg, and was a real record-breaker more than a century ago: it had the world’s largest dome (65 meters in diameter) and largest organ. It housed five thousand seats.

The Visitor Center is a tourist gateway to the Centennial Hall and an interactive, multimedia exhibition that will help you learn all about this remarkable facility. The exhibition consists of touch screens and maps, film and sound recordings, as well as two virtual tours developed with virtual reality technology. During them you will meet the architect of the Centennial Hall himself – Max Berg, take a look at places inaccessible to visitors, and, most exciting of all, soar above the Hall and the Spire to learn about the Centennial Hall complex from a height and see the incredible panorama of Wroclaw.

Next to the Centennial Hall , a multimedia fountain show is held from spring to autumn, which is the largest in Poland and one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The structure occupies an area of nearly one hectare, with light points, three hundred water jets and three fire jets placed at its bottom. The water shows are accompanied by music. The fountain was officially opened on June 4, 2009, on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the first free elections in post-war Poland.

The estate located on the right bank of the Oder River has become a mecca for artists in recent years. Famous street artists realize monumental projects – large-format murals– on the walls of tenement houses. They are joined by residents, who co-create colorful courtyards with their own works. The unique atmosphere of Nadodrze is enhanced by open art and craft studios and atmospheric cafes, which often serve as art galleries. Here you will find original gifts, original clothes from Polish designers and the best vegan food in the city.

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The original shape of the stadium resembles a Chinese lantern. The facility, which was built on the occasion of EURO 2012, is a venue for many sports, music, family and art events. Tarczynski Arena is not only a stadium, it is a tourist attraction that you can visit (in this way you will get to know the nooks and crannies and places that are inaccessible on a daily basis). There are many non-football attractions available in the stadium complex: go-karts (Le Mans karting track), jumping rope (Dream Jump), Arena of Giants. An amusement park with inflatables, slides and an obstacle course awaits children.

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Aquapark Wroclaw is one of the most visited water parks in Europe, as well as one of the largest recreational and sports facilities in Poland. It is available all week long. You’ll find both outdoor pools (recreational, salt water) and indoor pools, for people of all ages. If you only want to swim, choose the sports pool. If you just want to have fun, visit the recreational area, where you’ll find, among other things, a wave pool, a lazy river, a brine pool and as many as six slides (including two for children). If you dream of relaxing after a day’s sightseeing, head to the saunarium, where you can choose from 20 saunas, enjoy massages and take part in a fragrance ceremony or aroma session.

A cruise on the Oder River is a great way to get to know Wroclaw in a less obvious way. Visiting the city from the river side, you will understand why Wroclaw is called the Venice of the North. You can take a cruise on a large cruise ship or a smaller boat, a modern motorboat or an eco-friendly boat powered by solar batteries. You will find harbors in the city center, near tourist attractions. You can also admire Wroclaw from the side of the river during a trip in a canoe, rowboat or small motorboat. Water equipment rentals operate from May until late autumn.

If you want to see what Wrocław looks like from above, visit one or more of Wrocław’s vantage points. The most interesting of these are: the observation deck on the 49th floor of the Sky Tower (at a height of about 200 m, accessible by elevator), from which, in addition to Wrocław, you can also see Śnieżka, Ślęża or Mt. Chełmiec; Pokutnic Bridge, a footbridge connecting the two towers of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (at a height of about 200 m, accessible by stairs); and the terrace on the Mathematical Tower in the gmina of Wrocław. Marii Magdaleny (at 45 m, ascent by stairs); the terrace on the Mathematical Tower in the main building of Wroclaw University (at 42 m, ascent by stairs); the tower of St. Elizabeth Garrison Church (at 75 m, ascent by stairs); the tower of Wroclaw Cathedral on Ostrów Tumski (at 97 m, ascent by elevator); the vantage point on the glass roof of the Concordia Design office building (at 20 m, ascent by elevator).