cracow–citywithapersonality…andauniversaloffer … · letcopernicusbe yourguidetothe...
TRANSCRIPT
SPECIAL EDITION SCANDINAVIA 2013
Move Your Imagination
Destination
Poland
POLAND IS A COMPLEX AND MULTICOLOURED COUNTRY WITH INTRIGUING HISTORY AND STUNNING NATURE
DESTINATION POLAND 2012IS A SPECIAL EDITION OFA TRAVEL TRADE MAGAZINEWIADOMOŚCI TURYSTYCZNE
InsideSpecial / Sopot – modern centre of meetings
City Life / Cracow – City with a personality… and a universal offer
Event / Where an unforgettable time is guaranteed – cultural events in Poland
Right in the heart of Europe you will find Poland – a country synonymouswith beautiful nature, highly energetic cities and hospitable residents.
THE ROYAL CASTLE INWARSAW, the Wawel RoyalCastle in Cracow, the ŁazienkiKrólewskie Museum and theWilanów Palace Museum areamong the institutions expandingtheir offer aimed at visitors. Free
access on select days andcaptivating exhibitions, meetings,lectures, workshops and highlightsfor the youngest visitors are at thetop of the list. President of PolandBronisław Komorowski as the newhonorary patron of the residences
in question inspired the newinitiative. ”I would like it tobecome an attempt at mobilisingall of us to use the treasuresinherited from our ancestors inthe best interest of futuregenerations”, PresidentKomorowski commented. Whenin Warsaw, be sure to tour theRoyal Castle with its statelychambers dating back to the timesof King Stanisław August and the
3rd May Room, where the world’ssecond constitution was passed.Let us not forget about the Palaceon the Island in the Łazienki park.If it were not for the partitions,King Stanisław AugustPoniatowski perhaps would havemade it a museum on par with theParisian Louvre. The completeoffer of the royal residences isavailable on the websites ofparticular institutions.
Royal residences withnew tourist features
SCANDINAVIA 2013 / 3
In the recent past Poland has witnessed a period of transformations and dynamic growth.If you are coming back after ten, five or even two years, you are in for a pleasant surprise.
Right in the heart of Europe you will find Poland – a country synonymous with beau-tiful nature, highly energetic cities and hospitable residents. An exceptional place onthe tourist map of the continent and the world, it offers an unequalled experience.
In the recent past Poland has witnessed a period of transformations and dynamicgrowth. If you are coming back after ten, five or even two years, you are in for a ple-asant surprise. Although the country continues to offer the same historical and culturalmonuments, it now radiates an entirely new, positive energy, a spirit of profound chan-ges. In addition, it has gained an advanced infrastructure together with sports, leisureand business centres. The fact that Poland hosted the 2012 EURO European FootballChampionship considerably contributed to its intensive modernisation. Thanks to thismajor event Poland gained far more than splendid sports venues. First, it was given achance to show itself to football fans as an open country of opportunities. The success ofthe championship inspired further efforts. The continuous growth of Poland also inclu-des the tourist offer: expanding and developing tourist products, modernising historicalmonuments and introducing new helpful solutions aimed at travellers. The Poles intendto make their country as accessible and friendly as possible.
All transformations occurring in the country by the Vistula take place in harmonywith tradition. The cultural and historical heritage occupies a highly important place inthe national consciousness, which is why new qualities are created in accord with thepast. And the country has no shortage of places of particular value for Poland, Europeand the world. The largest Teutonic Order castle in Malbork, the unique salt mine inWieliczka and the Old Town in Wrocław are among those especially noteworthy. Butthere is more! The offer of Poland represents such a wide range that everyone will findsomething intriguing, regardless of theirlikings and preferences. Alongside monu-ments, whose renown is confirmed by ti-me, there are new exciting highlights onthe rise, such as the Multimedia FountainPark in Wrocław, the advanced experi-mental Copernicus Science Centre inWarsaw, any many others. Moreover, Po-land is hosting numerous events of inter-national rank, including festivals, sportstournaments, concerts and congresses.All goes to show that Poland is a thoro-ughly contemporary country. Plus, every-thing is easily available within your reach– all you need to do to get yourself carriedaway by the prevailing atmosphere iscross the border.
Poland – letyourself besurprised!
Publisher: Eurosystem,Jarosław Śleszyński,02-034 Warszawa,ul. Wawelska 78, apt. 30,Phone: (+48 22) 822 20 16,Fax: (+48 22) 823 78 83,[email protected]
Editorial team: Marzena Zarzycka, AnnaOporska, Joanna Mputu Lese, Karolina
Tamioła, Anna Chyżyńska,Jagoda Walczak (director)Design Studio: studio4you, Iwona Borowska
Wiadomości Turystyczne– the periodical for tourism industryprofessionals and Poland's largest tourismindustry biweekly. The periodical describesthe most important tourist events in Polandand abroad. It provides the latest reliableinformation in the field of labour
organisation, law and marketing.Wiadomości Turystyczne publishes legalacts, documents and presentationsindispensable in the everyday professionalduties, presents the leading industryinitiatives and recent trends in the worldwidetourism business.
POLISH TOURIST ORGANISATIONWhile planning a journey to Poland,get in touch with a regional agency
of the Polish Tourist Organisation,a state institution responsiblefor the promotion of Polish tourism.
Polska Statens Turistbyrå Villagatan 2S-114 32 Stockholmphone (+46 8) 21-60-75,21-81-45, fax: 21-04-65e-mail: [email protected]: Małgorzata Hudyma
Special EditionScandinavia 2013ISSN 1731-7452
4-6NewsLet Copernicus be yourguide to the SolarSystem
7-11City LifeCracow, Wrocław,Warszawa, Łódź,Bydgoszcz, Poznań,Szczecin, Toruń
13SpecialSopot – modern centreof meetings
18EventWhere an unforgettabletime is guaranteed –cultural events in Poland
THE PGE ARENA STADIUM INGDAŃSK, established specificallyfor the 2012 UEFA European Foot-ball Championship, is one of themost magnificent sports venues inthe country. Its exterior is designedto resemble precious local amber.Tours of the PGE Arena are anextraordinary experience both forfootball fans and enthusiasts of ar-chitecture and sports stadiums ingeneral. Moreover, the Gdańsk sta-dium features a totally unique high-light – a wild ride on a 200 m ropebetween stands set at more than 30m! Crossing the amber stadiumusing the so-called Tyrolean traver-se is an experience like no other.Sky-high thrills and splendid viewsare guaranteed. This form of sight-seeing is available both for adult vi-sitors and children. Be sure to re-member, however, that the traverse
is open only on Sundays. After theadrenaline rush, continue your tourin a more traditional form, in thecompany of a guide. The route invo-lves places usually not accessiblefor spectators when an actual matchis taking place. Or follow the Tyro-lean traverse with relaxation in apub, part of the stadium’s T29Sports Bar & Restaurant.www.pgearena.gdansk.pl
Welcome to thetown of glass
GLASS ENGRAVING, stainedglass production, glass painting –you can learn about them all notonly in theory, but also in practice.Krosno has become the seat of theGlass Heritage Centre – Poland’sfirst tourist-cultural venue interacti-vely presenting glassworks andglass art. In addition to admiringthe beauty of glass products and theskills of glass artists, visitors canexplore the secrets of productionand decorative techniques, inwhich they become actively invo-lved. The Glass Heritage Centreshowcases the glass industry usingan entirely novel formula – modern,attractive and accessible, bringingthe multi-dimensional world ofglass closer to you. You can alsotake a fragment of this world withyou back home, since the venuefeatures a store filled with glassproducts.www.miastoszkla.pl
News
Cross the Gdańskstadium by a traverse
In briefGreen Day concert18 JUNE, ŁÓDŹ The punk rockers willplay the Atlas Arena in Łódź as part ofa world tour promoting their 2012Uno!, !Dos!, !Tré trilogy. Green Dayfirst performed in Poland back in1991, while still on the brink of abreakthrough. Now the American trioreturns as one of the biggest bands inthe world. The Łódź show will be adream come true for all local fans.
Malta Festival Poznań24-29 JUNE, POZNAŃ The Poznań-based international theatre festival isstaged in the exceptional scenery ofLake Maltańskie and continues to beimmensely popular not only amongtheatre aficionados. The open-airevent spotlights both acclaimed andup-and-coming theatre companiesfrom all over Europe. Besidesspectacles, Malta Festival alsofeatures a diverse programme of extrahighlights: meetings with authors,parties and exhibitions.www.malta-festival.pl
GDAŃSK MUSIC-CONGRESSCENTREseat of the Polish Baltic Philharmonichistorical power plant from 1896
former turbine room......now filled with music
• Congress Hall for 1,100• exhibition halls 1,700 sq m• 5 conference rooms• cutting-edge recording studio• symphonic orchestra and most eminent artists
2011 – Baltic Development Forum
2011 – ICES Annual Science Conference
2008 – 25th anniversary of President Lech Wałęsa receiving thePeace Nobel Prize attended by: His Holeliness the 14th
Dalai Lama, President Nicolas Sarkozy, Jose Manuel Barroso
Visit us online:www.filharmonia.gda.pl
Commercial leases contact:[email protected]
1 Ołowianka St., Gdańsk
Fot.
Paw
ełKl
einFo
t.Pa
weł
Klein
Fot.
Arch
iwum
PFB
THE PRESTIGIOUS AMERICANdaily newspaper included the Baltic
Philharmonic in Gdańsk among the125 must-see European places cove-red in 36 Hours: 125 Weekends inEurope. The guidebook based on the”36 Hours” column published in TheNew York Times features 644 pagesof recommended itineraries for tripsto 125 European destinations. ThePhilharmonic on the Gdańsk isle ofOłowianka appears alongside flag-ship monuments of Florence or thehighlights of Biarritz surfing spots.The choice made by The New YorkTimes acts as a distinction, but also aconfirmation of the fact that the Bal-tic Philharmonic is the most impor-tant institution of the music life ofnorthern Poland, visited by music lo-vers from the whole wide world. Itattracts people interested in contactwith art of the highest sort.www.filharmonia.gda.pl
New York Timesrecommends theBaltic Philharmonic
THIS IS THE SECOND TIMETHAT SZCZECIN will host theworld’s largest sailing celebration.The final race of the 2013 TallShips’ event will start in Riga andend in Szczecin, on 3-6 August.The race of the world’s largest
sailing ships will be inaugurated inAarhus (Denmark) on 4 July. Next,the vessels will set out to Helsinkiand then to Riga, to finally arrive inSzczecin. The event may attract asmany as 120 crewed yachts to thetown. Each day of the final race
will be accompanied by additionalhappenings. Stages set up inWały Chrobrego and Łasztowniawill host a great number of arthighlights headlined by top musicacts, folk song-and-dance shows,a concert by the SzczecinPhilharmonic Orchestra, as well asshanty performances. The final racewill be extended as to also includethe 6th International FireworksFestival PYROMAGIC 2013 andthe Szczecin Music Live 2013electronic music festival. Atraditional parade of crews willpass through the Szczecin streetson the second day of the event.The colourful procession of sailorswill start in Wały Chrobrego andend at the Letni Theatre in theKasprowicz Park, which will alsohost a concert and an officialawards ceremony for the TallShips’ Races winners.The last time Szczecin held thefinal stage of the Races in 2007,the town welcomed more than 2million visitors.www.ttsr.szczecin.eu
NewsPoland is the birthplace of famous writers and Nobel Prize Laureates HenrykSienkiewicz, Władysław Reymont, Czesław Miłosz, Wisława Szymborska.
The Tall Ships’ Racesfinal in Szczecin
News
The NationalMuseum inWarsaw revealsits new sideAFTER AN ALMOST YEARLONG RENOVATION Poland’slargest art museum is once againopen to the public. Rejuvenatedexhibitions rooms now feature a
new, permanentexposition presentingkey works of Polishand European art.Several exhibits, lostduring wartime, haverecently joined the
list of museum collections and areon show for the first time forseveral decades. The worldwiderenowned and unique EarlyChristian Faras frescoes remainthe most valuable section of worksdisplayed by the NationalMuseum. www.mnw.art.pl
6 / SCANDINAVIA 2013
BYDGOSKA: ul. Bydgoska 19tel. +48 12 638 77 88,
NAWOJKA: ul.Reymonta 11tel. +48 12 378 11 00,
ŻACZEK: Al. 3 maja 5tel. +48 12 622 11 00,
PIAST: ul. Piastowska 47tel. +48 12 622 31 00
www.hotelestudenckie.pl
perfect locations
hotels for everyone
super rates, promotions
rooms with bathrooms
free Internet access
in rooms
We look forward to seeing you in CracowHotel Alf**is situated close to the very centre of Cracow (3 km from the Main Market Square, themain railway and bus stations) and in the vicinity of the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy.Its convenient location makes the hotel a perfect starting point for tours of the mainhighlights of the city and its neighbouring areas (Wieliczka, Zakopane, Oświęcim…).Featuring numerous restaurants and a Cinema City multiplex, the Galeria Kazimierzshopping centre is set within one kilometre from Alf.
Ul. Klimeckiego 24, 30-705 KrakówFront desk:
(Tel./Fax) +48 12 656 19 [email protected]
Group bookings:(Tel./Fax) 0048 12 656 13 55
(Tel.) 0048 12 652 73 [email protected]
Our offer includes: • 200 beds • Rooms with bathrooms and TV• Luxury suite • Accessible rooms for disabled visitors• Three conference rooms • Billiard room• Restaurant • Free Wi-Fi
An expansive parking area for coaches and cars, located by the hotel, is availabletwenty-four hours a day.
Using public transportation you will reach the city centre in less than fifteen minutes:Szybki Tramwaj (Fast Tram) no. 20 will take you to the Old Town centre and the mainrailway / bus central stations, while no. 11 to the Stary Kazimierz district and theŁagiewniki Sanctuary. There is a tram stop right in front of the hotel.
Come and visit us: www.hotelalf.pl
Hotel Alf**
2013 WILL MARK three impor-tant anniversaries connected withMikołaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Coper-nicus), one of the best known andmost brilliant astronomers, the manwho inspired the so-called Coperni-
can Revolution and ”moved theEarth and stopped the Sun”. We willbe celebrating the 540th anniversaryof Copernicus’ birthday, the 470thanniversary of his death and the470th anniversary of the first edition
of his epochal work De revolutioni-bus orbium coelestium. The triple an-niversary will be a first-rate opportu-nity to visit Toruń, the hometown ofthe seminal astronomer, where anumber of Copernicus-related cultu-ral, scientific and religious events oflocal, regional, national and interna-tional scope are planned for the Fe-bruary to May period. Concerts,exhibitions, lectures and shows areonly some of the attractions. The To-ruń-based Nicolaus Copernicus Uni-versity, the Museum named afterhim and the local planetarium allprepared a special programme aspart of the Copernican HeritageDays. The planetarium actually be-came one of the most popular touristhighlights of the town and its region.It is also one of the most visited pla-netariums in Europe. For the Co-pernicus anniversaries the planeta-rium developed its own projects,one-of-a-kind shows based on uni-que scenarios and visual materials.www.torun.pl
Let Copernicus beyour guide to theSolar System
City Life
Located in south Poland, Cracow will fascina-te you with its unequalled ambience – someti-mes lazy, packed with events at other times,but always unique and inspiring. The city is anexceptional treasury of works of art, historicalmementos and constructions representing near-ly all architectural styles from the Middle Agesup to the present day. It is hardly surprising,therefore, that each year Cracow becomes thedestination for millions of travellers from thewhole wide world, offering a myriad attractions.
The Main Market Square continues to be thecity’s centre just like it has for hundreds ofyears. The largest municipal square of media-eval Europe boasts a shape unchanged since1257 and inclusion on the UNESCO WorldHeritage List. For 600 years, on every hour, thecharacteristic bugle call is played on a trumpettowards four directions of the world from thetower of St. Mary’s Basilica, adjacent to theMarket Square. Located in the Square’s centre,the Cloth Hall – a mediaeval marketplace – isamong the best recognized Polish monuments.
The available merchandise mainly includes lo-cal handicraft, jewellery and souvenirs. Amidstthe stands you will also find the traditional Cra-cow obwarzanki, a bread roll with a hole andsprinkled with poppy seed, salt or sesame, aswell as figurines of the mythical dragon of Wa-wel Hill. According to legends, the creatureused to dwell in a grotto on Wawel Hill, atopwhich the town was founded. At present, thedragon remains a symbol of Cracow and oneof the main motifs of popular souvenirs. A fire--breathing sculpture is set at the feet of the Wa-wel Hill, particularly frequented by the youn-gest fans of the legend. From here, a straightpath leads to the hill itself, with the Castle andthe neighbouring Cathedral towering above itssummit. A former seat of Polish monarchs, theCastle is now open to the public as a museum.The arcaded courtyard of the royal residence –a pearl of Renaissance architecture – never failsto enthral visitors.
The list of architectural treasures of Cracowis virtually never-ending. The Nowa Huta di-
CRACOW IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONSAMONG TOURISTS VISITING POLAND. NO WONDER, CONSIDERINGTHAT IT PROVIDES A SPELLBINDING COMBINATION OF HISTORICAL
MONUMENTS, DIVERSE TRADITION, ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE,DELIVERING A DISTINCTIVELY MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.
City with a personality…and a universal offer
SCANDINAVIA 2013 / 7
City Life
strict continues to surprise with its monu-mental character and extraordinary symme-try. It remains the most interesting and com-plete implementation of the intentions of so-cialist realist architects. A slightly tongue-in--cheek tour of Nowa Huta allows you to notonly learn about the period architecture, butalso Polish reality of the times: to see howPoles used to live, reside, work and finallyenjoy themselves. This is exactly the type ofexperience only Nowa Huta can offer; afterall, vintage cars dating several decades backstill roam the local streets.
The invariably intriguing Kazimierz –where Christian and Jewish cultures haveco-existed for many centuries – delivers anentirely different type of thrills. Althoughglobally recognized Judaistic monumentsabound, this is predominantly a place thatteems with life – the seat of fairs of vintagecollectibles and works of art, with atmosphe-ric joints, restaurants and pubs playing hometo live music. An excellent option for treasu-re hunters and enthusiasts of exploring re-gional flavours.
The townscape of Cracow lacks glass sky-scrapers but that does not mean that youcannot look at it all from above. On the con-
trary - the Kościuszko Mound,raised in 1820-1833 to comme-morate the Polish national heroTadeusz Kościuszko, is the fa-vourite viewing spot. At the he-ight of 34,1 the Mound includessoil from the battlefields of theKościuszko Uprising and theAmerican War of Independen-ce. In the middle of the ninete-enth century Austrians surroun-ded the Mound with fortifica-tions, adapted for a hotel in1977. The terrace on the Mo-und’s top offers a gorgeous pa-norama of Cracow.
A viewing platform, which thelocal residents call a ”balloon”,calls for nerves of steel… or atleast a good head for heights.An actual balloon gives touristsa ride to about 150 m, enough to see not on-ly the whole town but also Tatra peaks. Keepin mind, however, that accessibility of the fli-ghts depends on weather condition.
European Capital of Culture in 2000, Cra-cow also has a boisterous cultural life. Eachyear it hosts close to 100 festivals and other
cultural events of internationalrenown. Moreover, it is a cityof modern museums, givingtheir visitors a chance to enjoyclose encounters with historyand art. The National Museumin Cracow features one of themost valuable and largest col-lections of Polish art, includingan exceptional gallery of mo-dern national painting. Along-side all the major and celebra-ted institutions you will alsocome upon some rather bizarreand niche ones – the InsuranceMuseum among them – strictlyaimed at enthusiasts of a givenfield. Finally, light entertain-ment fans staying in Cracowhave no need to worry. Morethan 300 bars, pubs and cafes
set in the city centre are the reason why somany people from all over Europe travel toCracow to have a good time in one of the lo-cal establishments. The immense variety ofhighlights and extraordinary sites are preci-sely what makes Cracow so popular amongforeign tourists.
Each year Cracowbecomes thedestination for millionsof travellers from thewhole wide world.
Architectural design and interiorarchitecture: prof. Andrzej Kadłuczkawith the Studio Archeon team; the
concept and content-related scenario:dr. Cezary Buśko with the Archeologia
B.C. team; the tour management:artists - Marcin Pietuch, MieczysławBielawski, Tomasz Salwierz, with the
Konsorcjum Trias team.
The Historical Museum odthe City of Kraków
Ticket booking:Visitor Centre
Kraków, Rynek Główny 1tel. +48 12 426-50-60
www.mhk.pl
The “Following the traces of European identity of Kraków – a tourist trail of the Main Market Square vaults”project is co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund as part of theInnovative Economy 2007-2013 operational programme.
We would like to invite you on a trip back in the history of Kraków. With the Underground Market Squareyou will see and touch the origins of this legendary city. In addition to intriguing archaeological monuments,
the exhibition on “Following the traces of European identity of Kraków – a tourist trail of theMain Market Square vaults” also offers highly modern forms of their presentation.
City Life
Hotel Krakus*** offers:199 beds in single, double and triple rooms,
LUX roomsWi-Fi, restaurant, drink bar,
monitored parking lot
We look forward to welcoming:groups of tourists
individual travellers
HOTEL KRAKUS***ul. Nowohucka 35, 30-717 Kraków, POLSKA
tel. + 48 12 652 02 02, 652 02 23, fax.+ 48 12 656 54 78e-mail: [email protected]
www.hotel-krakus.com.pl
“Your home in Cracow”
Historical capital opens up its vaults
Cracow is so ancient that no one can fully graspits stunning past. Krak’s Mound dates back to thetimes of the Celts and the legendary Avars. Slavdukes and monarchs residing here decided aboutthe shape of a town soon to become the capital ofone of the mightiest countries of mediaevalEurope. Those and other stories continue to beconcealed by the Cracow vaults. Right beneath thecity’s ancient market square, a brand-new andliterally unequalled underground museum featuresa permanent exhibition exploring the Europeanidentity of Cracow. The multimedia showtransforms standard sightseeing into a remarkabletravel in time. Guests not only see but also touchthe origins of the legendary town. Anarchaeological park 4 m below the market squareboasts Europe’s only cross-section of an immense,bustling mediaeval urban centre. Underground,
the visitors encircle the Cloth Hall using glassramps and footbridges suspended above mediaevaltracks, the oldest ones dating back to the eleventhcentury. The exposition has no shortage of state-of-the-art gadgets, with many touchscreens, digital3D models, holograms and multimedia standsarranged along the sightseeing tour. All serve toboost the imagination and render Cracow legendsalmost tangible. A journey deep underground andfar in time will certainly provide touring suchmonuments, as St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Halland Wawel Hill Castle with a completely newdimension. Wawel Cathedral is next on the listoffering underground tourist highlights. A tour ofcrypts with the tombsof Polish monarchs starts in the oldestRomanesque crypt of St. Leonard, featuring thetombstones of kings and most eminent
commanders, who won fame on many battlefields,i.a. Jan III Sobieski and Tadeusz Kościuszko. Averitable lesson in the history of Poland and thearcana of Romanesque architecture, the cryptoutlines the construction of mediaeval buildings.This raw and moving atmosphere stands incontrast with the opulent cathedral, in which acloser look is due to the Zygmunt chapel, anoutstanding example of Renaissance architecturenorth of the Alps. When sightseeing Wawel Hillbe also sure to pay attention to the Royal Castleand its impressive galleries, adjacent to thecathedral. The Castle’s chambers feature theresidential quarters of the Polish monarchs fromthe fifteenth century on. There is more tosubterranean Cracow than pensiveness and atestimony to historical transformations. After all,the cellars of Old Town houses used to be the
WHILE CRACOW IS ALREADY ONE OF POLAND’S BEST-KNOWN CITIES WORLDWIDE, TOURISTS ARE NOWGETTING AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE IT FROM AN ENTIRELY NEW PERSPECTIVE… ITS VAULTS.
First-rate offer for groupsand school trips
We have three hostels in the centre of Cracow.Budget accommodation in comfortable rooms withshared or private bathrooms. 24h reception desk.Free Internet access. Board and special prices forgroups and school trips.
Successful in business for 11 years!
Cheap stays in Cracow
from 25 PLNperson
Trzy Kafkitel.: 12 632 88 [email protected]
SCANDINAVIA 2013 / 9
City Life
busiest centre of Cracow’s social life. This iswhere rollicking parties and meetings used totake place and local breweries and inns wereset side by side. In the post-war period theunderground section of the market squarehosted well-known cabarets brightening upthe gloomy reality. Well, we are glad to saythat today these traditions are beingcontinued. Cellars in town housessurrounding the market square continue to beused for top bars and eateries, such asRestroBar Ratuszowa below the town hall’stower, in the exact centre of the market
square. In these atmospheric surroundingsregional delicacies take on an unmatchedflavour and beers, brewed according totraditional recipes, gain in intensity. At thesame time, the mood of Cracow of a bygoneera resounds among the thick cellar walls.
Getting to know a city from such an unusualviewpoint guarantees an experience you willin vain look for elsewhere. This is why werecommend beginning your stay in Cracowwith a visit to the underground museum andmoving upwards all the way to the scenicviews offered atop the Kościuszko Mound.
Cracow’s bestthings youmust do…CLIMB UP THE KO ŚCIUSZ KO MO UND. Ra isedto com me mo ra te the Po lish su pre me com man -der, at pre sent it is an excel lent vie wing spot of -fe ring a pa no ra ma of Cra cow. On top of theMo und you will find the cha pel of Bles sed Bro -ni sła wa, which in spi red va rio us le gends.The Mo und is ap plied for va rio us exhi bi tions.
VI SIT THE GAR DEN OF EXPE RI MENTS. Po -land’s on ly si te of its kind to fe atu re open -air in -te rac ti ve in stal la tions ena bling you to explo rephy si cal phe no me na and the world of na tu re byme ans of your own expe rien ces. Di sper sion ofli ght is but an exam ple of the expe ri ments ava -ila ble for vi si tors.
TRY OUT STUF FED DUCK. The re is mo re to re -gio nal Cra cow cu isi ne than ob wa rzan ki. Stuf fedduck se rved with mu sh ro oms is al so a qu in tes -sen tial lo cal dish and can be or de red in ne ar ly allCra cow re stau rants, e.g. u Wen ty la – one of theol dest and ve ry best es ta bli sh ments in Cra cow.
City Life
SCANDINAVIA 2013 / 11
Some call it ”the Venice of the North”, others –”the Flower of Europe”. Regardless which ofthese names you find more appropriate, Wrocławis one of the largest and simultaneously mostawe-inspiring cities as well as the capital ofLower Silesia. The town developed at themeeting point of several cultures, particularlyPolish, Czech and German. At present, it is adynamically growing centre of culture asdemonstrated by the title of the 2016 EuropeanCapital of Culture. More, Wrocław is the seat ofmany important culture and art establishmentsand institutions. Galleries, theatres and cinemasall teem with life around here and in the processbecome important meeting places, such as theWrocław Opera, one of the most recognisedPolish opera companies worldwide. Its repertoireincludes classics and present-day works producedby acclaimed artists. The opera house in Wrocławis also Poland’s only institution of this kind tostage blockbuster productions, spectacles createdin unconventional vast spaces for an audience ofthousands, with executive teams of severalhundreds working on monumental decorationsand special effects. The shows are usually held inthe historical interiors of the Wrocław CentennialHall, held in high esteem for its magnificentarchitecture. The Hall was designed by architectMax Berg, an eminent German Expressionist. In2006 the Hall and the architectural complexsurrounding it, encompassing i.a. the FourDomes Pavilion, the Pergola and the Spire,joined the UNESCO World Heritage list.Nowadays the Hall and its grounds are visited bycrowds of local resident and tourists, not only dueto the construction itself, but also attracted by thenear-by Multimedia Fountain. With an area of a 1ha, this is Poland’s largest fountain and one of thelargest in Europe. Special multimedia showsstaged in the summer season guarantee anunforgettable experience.
Naturally, Wrocław has more culturalhighlights to offer. The more unique ones includeRacławice Panorama, Poland’s largest paintingdisplayed in a circular building constructedespecially for this purpose. Be sure to see the OldTown Market Square and the Gothic town halltowering above it. The latter’s interiors host thecelebrated Piwnica Świdnicka – Europe’s oldestrestaurant. This list is but a small sampling of theattractions available in Wrocław, an electrifyingand inspiring city abounding in one-of-a-kindvenues, places and historical monuments.
Need to know
War sza wa – ca pi tal inthe he art of Eu ro pe The ca pi tal of Po land is set at theme eting po int of the East and theWest. Over the span of years it wassub ject to va rio us in flu en ces, whichde ter mi ned its mul ti di men sio nalcha rac ter. To day, it is a mo dernme tro po lis fil led with po si ti ve ener -gy. War saw is fil led with suchexcep tio nal ve nu es, as the Pa la ce ofCul tu re and Scien ce. The sky scra -per’s 30th flo or in c lu des a vie wingter ra ce of fe ring pa no ra ma of the OldTown, the Ła zien ki Kró lew skie park,all must -see pla ces. En ti re ly new hi -gh li ghts in c lu ding gar dens on thero of of the War saw Uni ver si ty Li bra -ry and the Co per ni cus Scien ce Cen -tre ro und out the of fer.
Łódź – city with the energy
Łódź is one of the fa stest gro wingci ties in Po land. On ce the lo cal ca -pi tal of in du stry, it is now a bu stlingmo dern me tro po lis. Łódź suc cess -ful ly to ok ad van ta ge of its in du strialle ga cy by ada pting for mer fac to rybu il dings for shops, art gal le ries,clubs and re stau rants. As a re sult, itis be co ming an in cre asin gly im por -tant spot on both the na tio nal andglo bal map of events con nec tedwith fa shion, the ci ne ma and art inge ne ral. Sprin kled with pa la ces, la -vish Piotr kow ska Stre et re ma ins theland mark of Łódź. Next to it you willfind the ”Lo uvre of Łódź” – the ac c -la imed Po znań ski pa la ce - and thepo pu lar Ma nu fak tu ra shop ping mall.
Byd goszcz – gre ene ryand wa terByd goszcz, cros sed with wa ter tra -ils and fil led with parks and char -ming ar chi tec tu re, it is par ti cu lar lyre com men ded for pe ople lo okingfor pic tu re sque na tu ral spots plusthe hi gh li ghts cha rac te ri stic for ama jor me tro po lis. Amidst the me an -ders of the Brda ri ver you will co meupon the hi sto ri cal Old Town, Młyń -ska Is land, the We ne cja Byd go skaar chi tec tu ral com plex and the ci tycen tre with me tro po li tan Art No uve -au ar chi tec tu re. The wa ter tram ply -ing the ri ver of fers the best way tosi ght see the ci ty. The Byd go ski Ca -nal, Po land’s ol dest still ope ra tingar ti fi cial wa ter way is ano ther uni quehi sto ri cal mo nu ment.
Wrocław – EuropeanCapital of Culture
Po znań – ci ty with an of -fer for eve ry one Exqu isi te Po znań set by the War tari ver is the ca pi tal of Wielkopolska.Bo asting un co nven tio nal be au ty,the ci ty pro ves to be ir re si sti ble forvi si tors. Key lo cal to urist ma gnetsin c lu de the hi sto ri cal Old Town withthe cen tral ly lo ca ted town hall, nu -me ro us chur ches and mu seums.But the re is mo re to the ci ty thanen chan ting ar chi tec tu re. It is al so abu si ness cen tre with expan si veparks and re cre ation cen tres ma in lylo ca ted aro und La ke Mal tań skie.The lat ter fe atu res a re mar ka blycom plex sports in fra struc tu re withan ad van ced re gat ta ra ce track,along with the ne ar -by Po znań Zoo.
Szczecin – Polishwindow to the world Szcze cin bo asts mo re than a tho -usand years of tra di tion and tur bu -lent hi sto ry. Lo ca ted at the north --west end of Po land, by the Od ra’ses tu ary, for cen tu ries Szcze cin hasbe en the in ter sec tion po int of Eu ro -pe’s ma jor trans it ro utes, ear ning itthe ti tle of the Po lish win dow to theworld. The star -li ke lay out of lo calsqu ares brings to mind the Frenchca pi tal. The must -see Wa ły Chro -bre go, gre en ter ra ces le ading in theOd ra’s di rec tion, is easi ly the mostpic tu re sque spot of the ci ty. Fi nal ly,Szcze cin is the se at of im por tantcul tu ral events, such as in ter na tio nalthe atri cal and jazz fe sti vals.
To ruń – the me mo ry of a me die val town To ruń is an ide al option for eve ry -one in se arch of uni que mo nu -ments and li ving tra di tions. Pre do -mi nan tly known as the bir th pla ceof the ac c la imed astro no mer Ni co -laus Co per ni cus, the ci ty na tu ral lyfe atu res im pres si ve Co per ni cus --re la ted le ga cy. The Old Towncom plex of bu il dings, in c lu ded onthe UNE SCO World He ri ta ge list, isits most in tri gu ing area hi gh li gh tedby su pe rior con struc tions da tingback to the Mid dle Ages. Fi nal ly,To ruń is re now ned for its de li cio usgin ger bre ad, who se one -of -a -kindfla vo ur sim ply can not be sa vo uredany whe re el se.
Phot
o: R
ober
t Saw
icki
ul. Grunwaldzka 89, 81-771 Sopot
tel. +48 58 520 48 68fax +48 58 5250 48 69
Villa Sentoza is a modern hotel set in the very heart of Sopot – only 150 m from the beach and the seaand a ten-minute walk from the Sopot pier and the city centre. Villa is perfect both for business travellersand visitors interested in enjoying the charms of the seaside resort. 20 double rooms and 8 suites are atthe disposal of our guests. All rooms are equipped with a bathroom, a balcony, a refrigerator, a safe, a phone, a TV set, satellite television, a hairdryer and Wi-Fi Internet access.
Featuring a wide range of massages, face and body treatments and a sauna, SPA Sentoza is highly recommended for relaxation.
Our Star Texan restaurant offers American cuisine with Mexican influences and specialises in ribs with BBQ sauce and delicious steaks.
Special
Sopot – modern centre of meetings Sopot is Poland’s most popular Baltic resort
boasting gorgeous sandy beaches and imposinghotels. The enchanting scenery of the city based onthe merits of its natural landscape, attractive leisureand relaxation centres and many culture andentertainment events, combined with the fact thatit is so easy to reach, make Sopot an increasinglyacknowledged business tourism centre.
Where prestigious events take place The meetings industry is remarkably important
both for the town and its region as a whole. Alreadynow Sopot hosts more than 20% of all congresses,conferences, trade fairs and corporate and incentiveevents held in Pomerania. The city is particularlysuccessful among companies representingadvanced business services. The ABSL conference,the most important event in the calendar of theCentral and Eastern European sector, was stagedthree times at the Sheraton Sopot Hotel and isprobably the best example of this trend. The city
also hosts numerous symposia and business andscientific conferences of international scope.Although most Sopot-based meetings (53%) areheld in May, June, September, October andNovember, the city stays open to visitors all yearlong. Considering its picturesque location and thepresence of upscale tourist centres, the number ofevents attracted to Sopot should not come as asurprise. The prestigious New York Times rankedthe Baltic resort 17th on its list of the world’s placesto go in 2011, ex aequo with the neighbouring cityof Gdańsk. The newspaper placed emphasis onSopot’s magnificent white beaches, fin-de-sieclevillas and the lively Bohaterów Monte Casinoboulevard lined with cafes and packed clubs. NewYork Times also praised the Leśna Opera, which in2012 was reopened after thorough renovation.
Top of the world hotels The perfectly prepared accommodation and
conference venues act as the main magnet drawing
business tourism organisers to Sopot. After all, theresort is renowned for its top quality hotels set bythe sea, with a wide range of facilities for arrangingmeetings. Sopot has hotels in all price ranges. Thefive-star Sofitel Grand Sopot, whose extensive formis a landmark of Sopot’s townscape, certainly holdsa place at the top of the list. Sheraton Sopot andRezydent are the two other hotels boasting five
THE SEASIDE CITY IS BECOMING AN INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT PLAYER ON THE MAP OF EVENTS IN POLAND AND EUROPE. CONVENIENT SETTING AND DIVERSE INFRASTRUCTURE ARE ITS TWO MAIN SELLING POINTS.
Sopot combines the atmosphere of an elegant resort, a favourite place of artists and a cutting-edge meetings centre.
Special
stars. All are co nve nien tly lo ca ted in the ci tycen tre, with easy ac cess to the sea. Mo ving on,the re sort al so has two fo ur -star ho tels (Haf f -ner and Bay jonn) and the three -star Ho tel Eu -ro pa, Ho tel Vil la Bal ti ca and Ho tel Ope ra.This wi de se lec tion is an unqu estio na ble as setof the ci ty, who se ac com mo da tion of fer is con -ti nu ing to expand, with suc ces si ve in ter na tio -nal ho tel cha ins de ve lo ping new ho tels. Or ga -ni sers of ma jor events will cer ta in ly be in te re -sted in Er go Are na, the sports and en ter ta in -ment hall set be twe en So pot and Gdańsk. Inad di tion to sports to ur na ments, the ve nue canhost the atri cal spec tac les and ci ne ma scre -enings, con certs, exhi bi tions, con fe ren ces andsym po sia. Er go Are na bo asts max. ca pa ci ty of17,000. The al re ady li sted Le śna Ope ra is al sowor thy of spe cial men tion. An open -air the atrewith a re mar ka bly at trac ti ve lo ca tion, the Ope -ra’s au di to rium will se at 4,400. Le śna is pre do -mi nan tly used for clas si cal mu sic, blu es androck con certs, fa shion shows and otheroccasions.
No limits A key advantage of Sopot involves its
location right next to the sea, inspiring manyoptions of arranging unconventional meetings
and events, e.g. during a cruise or on theunique city pier. Europe’s longest woodenpier, it is also one of the most popular Polishvenues for relaxation and partying and anessential landmark of the resort. The near-byBohaterów Monte Casino Street is Sopot’s toppromenade commonly known as ”Monciak”and the place to go when looking for clubs andrestaurants, recommended both for formaldinners and after-hours get-togethers. TheSopot Aquapark can act as a noteworthyalternative. One of Poland’s largest and mostadvanced water parks, it has enough cascades,Scottish showers, massages, grottos, waterumbrellas and slides to guarantee first-ratefun. And if you want to boost your adrenalinelevel try to make your way up a 70 m longstretch of a wild river. Or perhaps simply relaxin a jacuzzi, a complex of modern saunas or abiological regeneration salon. The mostadvanced bowling alley in the whole Tri-Cityrounds out the offer.
Rising to the top Although Sopot already is one of the
business tourism leaders in Pomerania andPoland, it advances and continuously developsthe discussed segment.
What to eatwhen in Sopot HER RINGS THE KA SHU BIAN WAYHer rings are among the most po pu lar fish inPo land. In Ka shu bia, the cul tu ral re gion ofPo me ra nia, they are usu al ly pre pa red in oiland with onion. Di stin gu ished by a de li ca te,sli gh tly swe et fla vo ur, her ring is se rved in thesha pe of rolls.
GDAŃSK WAF FLESThis gol den -brown swe et de li ca cy, who seori gins are in tra di tio nal Po me ra nian cu isi ne,is ba ked in the sha pe of a he art. The waf flesha ve a cha rac te ri stic va nil la fla vo ur and arese rved sprin kled with ca stor su gar, with ho -ney or plum stew spre ad over them.
BAL TIC POR TERSDark, ve ry strong and fil ling por ters are oneof the most es te emed Po lish be ers, con si de -red by con no is seurs to be among top exam -ples of its ca te go ry. A so phi sti ca ted, bit terfla vo ur and the aro ma of ro asted bar ley ac -com pa nied by a no te of cho co la te di stin gu ishit from the rest of the crowd.
Za chod nio po mor skie(West Po me ra nian) vo -ivo de ship in nor thernPo land has what it ta kesto gu aran tee ac ti ve le isu -re fans a go od ti me. Wo -uld you ra ther spendyour ti me play ing sportsin the open than idleaway at the be ach orhang out in a mall? Thenthis is the pla ce for you.
West Po me ra nia ismost of all a pa ra di se forwa ter sports en thu sia sts.Open wa ter sa iling or ri -ver ca no eing are amongthe most po pu lar pro po -sals. The va rie ty of lo calwa ter bo dies gu aran te esthat even wind sur fing,ki te sur fing and scu ba di -ving will be do able for to uri sts stay -ing in West Po me ra nia. All the se ele -ments cre ate ide al con di tions for de -ve lo ping wa ter ro utes en joy ed byma ny fans of wa ter sports thrills. TheSzcze ciń ski Re se rvo ir is the stan do utamong Po me ra nian wa ter bo dies. Setabo ut 20 km north of Szcze cin, there gion’s ca pi tal, the re se rvo ir is a re -mar ka bly char ming oasis of se re ni ty.With di ver se co astli ne it is al so awin dy dre am co me true for sa ilorsand bo asts ma ny ad di tio nal ad van ta -ges that will le ave no wa ter le isu reen thu sia sts in dif fe rent. Open wa tersma ke it po ssi ble to ad mi re views ofthe di stant ho ri zon, whi le the awe -in -spi ring cliffs bo ost the unmat chedbe au ty of the re se rvo ir.
If dry land ma kes you fe el sa fer,then how abo ut re la xing in one of thema ny spots ada pted for fi shing? Thepac ka ge al so in vo lves cyc ling, hor se -back ri ding and Nor dic Wal king tra -ils le ading thro ugh so me of the moststun ning sce ne ry in the re gion. Thepar ti cu lar ly po pu lar hor se back tra il ofthe Draw skie La ke land be gins in the
Świę to bo rzec di strictin Ło bez and ends inBia ły Bór, co ve ring ato tal of mo re than 186km. Run ning west toeast, the tra il show ca -ses the re mar ka bly di -ver se post -gla cial re -gion of the La ke landfil led with ter mi nalmo ra ine hills cros sedby nu me ro us ri verval leys. Mo re over, thetra il links the ma jo ri tyof Draw skie La ke landequ estrian cen tres setalong the way. If thebi cyc le is your pre fer -red mo de of trans port,then you will cer ta in lyap pre cia te the hi gh li -ghts of fe red by the
“Zie lo na Od ra” cyc ling ro ute. For200 km it le ads along banks of theOd ra and thro ugh two land sca peparks. Nu me ro us vie wing spots willma ke up for the fact that con si de ra -ble land sca pe di ver si fi ca tion so me ti -mes ma kes the ro ute far from easy.Ke ep in mind that ma ny tra ils mar -ked out in the vo ivo de ship of WestPo me ra nia cross each other, gi vingto uri sts a vir tu al ly unli mi ted num berof po ssi ble iti ne ra ries. Vi si ted bygol fers from all over the world, gre enco ur ses are lo ca ted ri ght next to ma -ny of the di scus sed ro utes. Win ningnew fans eve ry day, this me thod ofspen ding your free ti me pro vi des anop por tu ni ty to hold so cial and bu si -ness me etings amidst the excep tio nalsce ne ry of unspo ilt hil ly are as.
The he alth re sorts lo ca ted in Świ -no uj ście, Ka mień Po mor ski, Ko ło -brzeg, Po łczyn Zdrój and Dąb ki gi veto uri sts a chan ce to re lax after a dayof sports. Unqu estio na ble and uni -que cli ma tic as sets of the re gion - thesea bre eze char ged with io di ne, thelay ers of the ra peu tic pe at and bri ne –
are the fo un da tion of a well -de ve lo -ped ne twork of me di ci nal, re ha bi li ta -ti ve and spa & wel l ness se rvi ces andtre at ments. The im pres si ve ne tworkof spa & wel l ness cen tres, a cha rac te -ri stic fe atu re of the di scus sed re gion,is al so not wi tho ut im por tan ce. Getback to sha pe after all the in ten si vesad dle, cyc ling or wa ter ac ti vi ties andma ke your way back to the gre at out -do ors or… so ar in the skies. The vo -ivo de ship of West Po me ra nia will li -te ral ly help you get off the gro und –pa ra gli ding is re mar ka bly po pu lar
with lo cal gli ders most often re com -men ding winds in the area of the Re -wal Co ast. The wind known as “air sa -il” is born ne ar Trzę sacz, west of Re -wal, whe re the sea col li des with a mo -re than 20 km long cliff. This is thespot con si de red to be the ve ry best forpa ra gli ding in Po land – an expan si veme adow as your star ting po int, a cliffide al for two and mo re fli ghts at thesa me ti me and a sa fe lan ding area ri -ght the re on the san dy be ach. Sim plyput, West Po me ra nia will ma ke yourstay a fun ri de.
Active
Picturesque region withemphasis on active tourism
THE NORTH-WEST REGION OF POLAND OFFERS MORE THAN BEACH RELAXATION. ITS NATURAL LANDSCAPECREATES EXCELLENT CONDITIONS FOR SPENDING YOUR FREE TIME IN A MORE ACTIVE WAY.
West Pomeranianoffers many excellentcycling routes.
One of the oldest cities in Pomorze Zachodnie(Western Pomerania), Kamień Pomorski islocated on the shore of the KamieńskiReservoir, about 5km from the Baltic Sea.Among its many valuable monuments, pearlsof sacral and secular architecture, specialattention should be paid to the cathedralcomplex on the list of historical monumentsacknowledged by the President of the Republic ofPoland. Thanks to its exceptional Baroque organs,the cathedral is a seat of the International Festival of Organand Chamber Music, held here for the last 50 years, winnerof the Marshal of Zachodniopomorskie (Western Pomerania)Voivodeship’s competition for an event promoting theregion. Mention is also due to the city’s health resorttraditions dating back to the nineteenth century. Thepresent-day Spa features a sanatoria complex alongwith a physical therapy centre, a rehabilitativeswimming pool and a modern salt grotto.www.uzdrowisko-kamienpomorski.plA major advantage of Kamień Pomorski is its watersidelocation and the continuously perfected sailinginfrastructure creating convenient conditions for all types ofwater sports. For many years now it has been hosting renownednational and international regatta. The city’s significance on the sailing map of the region wasconsiderably boosted by the 2012 opening of a new marina with a capacity of 240,constructed as part of the Western Pomeranian Sailing Route. Its location makes it possibleto operate as a port of registry available for yachts throughout the entire sailing season, aswell as for winter storage – both in hangars and outdoors. Finally, the venue boasts fullmodern rest/refreshment and technical facilities complete with a leisure equipment rentalwww.marinakamienpomorski.pl A true paradise for all water sports enthusiasts!
We look forward to seeing you! Municipality, Stary Rynek 1, 72-400 Kamień Pomorskitel.: 00 48 91 38 21 142, fax.: 00 48 91 38 25 028e-mail: [email protected], www.kamienpomorski.pl
www.kamienpomorski.pl
KamieńPomorski
SCANDINAVIA 2013 / 15
Special
Gdy nia is a fast gro wing and co nve nien tly lo ca -ted port town. Mo dern ar chi tec tu re em pha si ses thefact that this is one of the youn gest Po lish ci ties.The pic tu re sque set ting pro vi des bre ath ta king vi -stas of the sea, the ste ep co ast and Po land’s lon gestma ri na. This is al so one of Eu ro pe’s few ci ties witha re mar ka bly long co astli ne and en th ral ling pro me -na des. As a re sult, not on ly do es Gdy nia of fer nu -me ro us to urist hi gh li ghts, but is al so a dre am co metrue for so phi sti ca ted shop pers.
Świę to jań ska and Sta ro wiej ska are the two keystre ets li ned with all the smar test shops. Lo ca ted inthe ve ry ci ty cen tre and bo asting an im pres si venum ber of bo uti qu es, they are known as the “shop -ping sa lon” of Gdy nia. This is whe re you will findall the best -known clo thes and sho es brands. Świę -to jań ska is al so con si de red so me thing of a lo calland mark. When shop ping for clo thes, try out thehi gh ly mo dern Ba to ry shop ping mall of fe ring allthe top brands in one pla ce and at af for da ble pri ces.The po pu lar Klif shop ping mall has an equ al ly wi de
ran ge of ap pa rel. Ko ściusz ko Squ -are, the to urist cen tre of Gdy nia, isthe pla ce to go when lo oking forre gio nal so uve nirs. Bu si ness is blo -oming amidst such ships do ckedne ar -by, as the ORP Bły ska wi cade stroy er and the Dar Po mo rzasa iling fri ga te. A ge nu ine cap ta in’shat or a mi nia tu re sa iling ship areamong the lo cal mer chan di se. Ho -we ver, no thing be ats am ber as theve ry best so uve nir from Po landava ila ble in Gdy nia. Am ber is pre -do mi nan tly ap plied for the pro -duc tion of je wel le ry and smal lerad orn ments. This is pre ci se ly theform in which it can be pur cha sedin ma ny pla ces all aro und Gdy nia,but am ber li qu eur, known for itsme di ci nal pro per ties, is equ al lyno te wor thy. Re com men ded for
pe ople suf fe ring from he ada ches, rheu -ma tic pa ins and he art ail ments, it is ava -ila ble both in a re ady -ma de ver sion andin a do -it -your self pac ka ge. In the lat terca se, you will pur cha se on ly a small bot -tle of am ber to be fil led with rec ti fiedspi rit and then put asi de for two we eks.After this pe riod the be ve ra ge will ta keon a gor ge ous gol den co lo ur and will bere ady for con sump tion. Fi nal ly, Gdy niais al so a gre at pla ce for get ting your selfso me or ga nic high -qu ali ty Po lish fo od.Fresh pro ducts are ava ila ble eve ry dayat Miej skie Ha le Tar go we, among otherspots. The hi sto ri cal com plex of hallsda ting back to the 1930s is one of thefew exam ples of con struc ti vism in Po -lish ar chi tec tu re. Smo ked fish and re -gio nal de li ca cies are so me of the topqu ali ty pro ducts on sa le in the se unu su -al set tings.
Shopping along the sea shore LOCATED ON THE BALTIC SEA COASTLINE, GDYNIA GUARANTEES MANY HIGHLIGHTS NOT ONLY TO TOURISTS ARRIVING FOR STRICTLY LEISURE PURPOSES, BUT ALSO THOSE INTERESTED IN SHOPPING.
Its rich golden hues will make you think ofsunshine and relaxationon the beach.
ww
w.a
part
.pl
Stra te gic lo ca tion was the re asonwhy the town chan ged hands ma nyti mes over the span of cen tu ries toeven tu al ly be co me the Po lish win -dow to the world. Ho me to suchemi nent per so na ges, as He ve lius,Fah ren he it, Scho pen hau er, GünterGrass and Lech Wa łę sa, Gdańsk wo -uld still be at trac ti ve even wi tho utthis le ga cy. After all, it draws mil -lions of to uri sts from all over theworld as the Bal tic me tro po lis withthe lar gest num ber of mo nu ments, awit ness to mo re than a tho usandyears of hi sto ry. In a word, it is oneof tho se pla ces ca pa ble of ca sting itsspell upon sim ply eve ry one.
Luc ki ly for Gdańsk, not on ly is itsi tu ated by the sea, but it is al socros sed by the Mo tła wa ri ver and itsca nals. This unu su al set ting pro vedto be a de ci si ve fac tor for the de sti nyof one of Eu ro pe’s most im por tantports and ma jor shi py ards. At theend of the tenth cen tu ry the num berof ships cal ling at the Gdańsk portequ al led as ma ny as 700 an nu al ly,and in the thir te enth cen tu ry – al re -ady 1,600. The port ne ver stop pedgro wing and, for tu na te ly, this is al sothe ca se to day. Pre sent -day Gdańskcon ti nu es to be one of lar gest Bal ticports, with cra nes and do cking shipsa per ma nent ele ment of the town -sca pe and a so ur ce of nu me ro us at -trac tions for the ar ri ving gu ests. Theso -cal led Gdańsk Cra ne, a hi sto ri calwo oden port cra ne from the fi fte enthcen tu ry, to wers abo ve the Mo tła wabank and ho sts a branch of the Cen -tral Ma ri ti me Mu seum in Gdańsk.
Do cking ne ar the Cra ne, cru iseships and wa ter trams are not on ly ato urist fa vo uri te, but al so a han dyme ans of trans por ta tion used by lo -cal re si dents to mo ve be twe enGdańsk and Gdy nia, So pot and Hel.On a wa ter tram cru ise, ad mi re theWi sło uj ście For tress and the Bendof Fi ve Whi stles, who se na me wasin spi red by the so und si gnal of si -rens used by ships pas sing by thedan ge ro us bend to warn each other.The ro utes of ships and trams al soin vo lve si tes com me mo ra ting the he -
ro ic Po lish strug gle for in de pen den -ce – the We ster plat te Pe nin su la thatwit nes sed the first bat tle of WorldWar II and the Gdańsk Shi py ard.Both pla ces are a gre at re min der ofthe com plex re cent hi sto ry of Po -land and Eu ro pe. The “So li da ri ty”mo ve ment born in the Shi py ardexer ted cru cial in flu en ce on the do -wn fall of Eu ro pe an com mu nism.When in the Shi py ard be su re to vi -sit the “Ro ads to Fre edom” exhi bi -tion com me mo ra ting the 20th an ni -ver sa ry of the es ta bli sh ment of “So -li da ri ty”. The exhi bi tion al so acts asa tra iler of sorts for the Eu ro pe anSo li da ri ty Cen tre, which sho uld beope ned in the next few years.
Back on dry land, all to uri sts stay -ing in Gdańsk usu al ly he ad for thefo un ta in of Nep tu ne, which con -firms the ci ty’s ties with wa ter. Thefo un ta in is part of the Old Town,Gdańsk’s most at trac ti ve qu ar ter.Be fo re tos sing a co in in to the fo un -ta in, first walk thro ugh the Gol denGa te and then he ad down Dłu gaStre et exten ding in to the Dłu gi TargSqu are. After all, this is whe re youwill find the Ar tus Co urt and theTown Hall – two lo cal must -se essur ro un ded by the most bom ba stictown ho uses in the who le ci ty. Yetano ther evi den ce of the port cha rac -ter of Gdańsk, sin ce the town ho -uses we re bu ilt by bur ghers co mingin to a for tu ne thanks to the ir in vo -lve ment in sea tra de. Re gar dless ifyou stay he re for a day, three daysor an en ti re we ek, you will be con -
stan tly re min ded abo ut the se asi delo ca tion of Gdańsk, which gu aran te -es a ple tho ra of hi gh li ghts for adultsand chil dren. Sun so aked be aches,
the port, the shi py ard and the who leac com pa ny ing in fra struc tu re all co --cre ate the excep tio nal cha rac ter ofthe ci ty.
SCANDINAVIA 2013 / 17
Gdańska .. Traditionally the best
Gdańska restaurant is the only venue of its kind to be so closely connected with the millennium of Gdańsk.
Our restaurant is dedicated exclusively to the city, as reflected in its interior decoration, arrangement and culinary offer.
The décor presenting seventeenth-century Gdańsk is an unquestionable highlight. Richly decorated walls,
models of ships and miniatures depict life led in the city of Neptune three hundred years ago.
Splendid Gdańsk atmospherePolish and Old Polish cuisine is our speciality
We organize banquets and anniversary parties
Gdańsk ul. Św. Ducha 16/24 , Tel.: (58) 305 76 71, www.gdanska.pl
Special
The best of „Baltic Europe”A CITY THAT CHARMS WITH ITS EYE-CATCHING, FASCINATING ARCHITECTURE AND UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE, GDAŃSK
COMBINES THE QUALITIES OF A SEASIDE RESORT AND A MAJOR PORT METROPOLIS.
18 / SCANDINAVIA 2013
Event
On the lo oko ut for excep tio nal tra vel ling expe -rien ces and go od ti mes? Po land is your ide al de sti -na tion. One -of -a -kind events ta ke pla ce each monththro ugho ut the who le co un try and draw crowds.Ma ny are per fec tly known not on ly to ho me au -dien ces, but al so to vi si tors from all over Eu ro pe.So me im press with the ir sco pe and the na mes ofemi nent ar ti sts, others ema na te a uni que am bien ce.Ne ver mind if you are a fan of mu sic, hi sto ri cal re -enact ments or folk lo re, you will de fi ni te ly find so -me thing of in te rest. All you ne ed to do is spe ci fyyour expec ta tions and pick an event from the longlist of ava ila ble options.
In the glow of sta ge li ghtsThe Po les are a na tion of open pe ople who lo ve to
par ty, par ti cu lar ly du ring the con certs of the ir fa vo -uri te acts. This is the in spi ra tion be hind two in ter na -tio nal ly re now ned fe sti vals - Co ke Li ve Mu sic inCra cow and Open’er in Gdy nia. The for mer is sta -ged in Au gust and the lat ter in Ju ly. If you want toen joy top Eu ro pe an mu sic in go od com pa ny and ina phe no me nal at mo sphe re, be su re to at tend at le astone of the se events.
Co ke Li ve Mu sic Fe sti val mo stly ca ters to fans ofpop, R&B, rock and elec tro ni ca. Last years’ he adli -ners in c lu ded Jay -Z, Ri han na, Akon, Li ly Al len, Fa -ith less, 30 Se cond to Mars and Pla ce bo. Top -notchor ga ni sa tion and the ve ry best bands in the worldear ned the event a no mi na tion for the pre sti gio usUK Fe sti val Awards 2009 in the Best Over se as Fe -sti val ca te go ry. The 2012 edi tion ma na ged to at tract40,000 spec ta tors in the co ur se of me re ly two days.The la test Open’er Fe sti val in Gdy nia has even mo -re im pres si ve at ten dan ce num bers of abo ut 100,000.Open’er is de di ca ted to rock and in die gen res, aswell as mu sic not mat ching any par ti cu lar ni che.The fe sti val sta ge has al re ady se en the per for man cesof Cold play, Fat boy Slim, Ery kah Ba du and Co olKids of De ath, whi le Kings of Le on, Blur, Qu eensof the Sto ne Age and Arc tic Mon keys are amongthis year’s he adli ners. The im men se po pu la ri ty ofboth di scus sed events is in spi red not on ly by thebil ling of top -class mu si cians, but al so the excel lentat mo sphe re do mi na ting du ring the con certs and allover the fe sti val gro unds. In other words, go od ti -mes are ahe ad of you!
In ci ty set tings Mo ving on, Po land al so has a wi de ran ge of of fers
for tho se that shun the bri ght li ghts of ma jor sta ges
but still expect expe rien ces of the hi ghest sort. TheWar saw Jazz on the Old Town fe sti val is an eventthat has par ti cu lar ly cap ti va ted the he arts of fo re -ign to uri sts. Eve ry Sa tur day in the sum mer the so -unds of jazz do mi na te the War saw Old Town Mar -ket Squ are. Ar ti sts from all over the world tra vel tothe ca pi tal to gi ve on ly a sin gle unfor get ta ble con -cert in the pic tu re sque sce ne ry of hi sto ri cal town -ho uses. With free ad mis sion, fans may cho ose tosa vo ur the ir fa vo uri te mu sic stan dingri ght next to the sta ge or sip ping re -fre shing be ve ra ges in one of the ne -ar -by re stau rant gar dens. All of the sefe atu res ren der Jazz on the OldTown Po land’s jazz fe sti val with thegre atest at ten dan ce. It will al so pro -vi de your to ur of the Old Town withan en ti re ly dif fe rent, vir tu al ly ma gi -cal di men sion. A si mi lar expe rien ceawa its tho se tra vel lers who cho ose tostay in Cra cow for the Je wish Cul tu -re Fe sti val. One of the world’s es -sen tial events in its ca te go ry, the fe -sti val pro vi des an op por tu ni ty for Je -wish cul tu re lo vers from the who lewi de world – Gre at Bri ta in, Fran ce,Isra el, the US and Ca na da – to allme et in one pla ce. Each edi tion ofthe annu al event in c lu des mo rethan 200 con certs, shows, film scre -enings, lec tu res, etc. Re gu lar po intsof the pro gram me are de di ca ted to
work shops on Ha si dic dan cing and sin ging, He -brew cal li gra phy, Je wish pa per cut ting and cu -isi ne, all ho sted by pe ople de scen ding fromAsh ke na zi and Se phar di cul tu res. The fe sti val isan excel lent chan ce to find out abo ut the Je wishcul tu re’s di ver si ty and mer ry and upli fting cha -rac ter. The ma jo ri ty of fe sti val hap pe nings ta kepla ce in Ka zi mierz, the char ming di strict of Cra -cow. With the fo re ign gu ests in mind, the or ga ni -
sers pre pa red a spe cial mo bi le ap -pli ca tion – a mul ti me dia gu ide tothe ma in pla ces and events of thefe sti val. You will not get it any -whe re el se.
On ly in Po land Po land na tu ral ly has con si de ra bly
mo re uni que events in its of fer –e.g. the Do mi ni can Fa ir in Gdańsk,the an nu al re enact ment of the me -dia eval bat tle of Grun wald and Ve -rva Stre et Car Ra cing in War sawthat sets the world’s fa stest carsspe eding down the ca pi tal’s stre ets.Each is di stin gu ished by its uni queat mo sphe re and dif fe rent set tings.All are po ssi ble thanks to the in ge -nu ity of the Po les, who not on ly li -ke to ha ve a go od ti me but al so getothers to jo in the par ty. Pick one ofthe re com men ded Po lish eventsand find out for your self!
Where an unforgettable time isguaranteed – cultural events in Poland
IN ADDITION TO INTRIGUING HISTORY AND HIGH-CLASS MONUMENTS, POLAND ATTRACTS TOURISTS BY MEANS OF SUCH SPECIAL EVENTS, AS MUSIC FESTIVALS. POLISH EVENTS GUARANTEE
AN UNFORGETTABLE TIME FOR THEIR FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS.
The Poles are a nationof open people wholove to party
Poland has many unique events in its offer, each distinguishedby its one-of-a-kind atmosphere and different settings.
3 questions to...Mał go rza ta Hu dy ma, Di rec tor of thePo lish To uristIn for ma tion Of fi ce in Stoc kholm
What pro mo tio nal ac ti vi ties is PTIOplan ning for 2013 in Scan di na vianco un tries? Star ting with 2013 the of fer of spa & wel l nessand he alth re sorts is go ing to be co me one ofour le ading pro ducts. The re is a si gni fi cant de -mand for them in the Nor dic co un tries and thesup ply is in suf fi cient. We want to be pre sent atall the ma jor tra de events in Scan di na via toshow ca se the pro ducts of Po lish he alth re sorts,espe cial ly West Po me ra nia, Po me ra nia and Lit -tle Po land. Our plans al so in c lu de in for ma tionstands at events aimed at par ti cu lar tar get gro -ups, such as to uri sts from the 55 plus age gro -up or cam ping and ca ra van ning fans, work shopme etings with in du stry and me dia re pre sen ta ti -ves, as well as In ter net cam pa igns tar ge ted atin di vi du al tra vel lers. We will cer ta in ly ta ke ad -van ta ge of a su pre me me dia event in the formof the Tall Ships’ Ra ce 2013. Its ro ute le adsthro ugh Aar hus and Hel sin ki with the fi nal sta geheld in Szcze cin.
Which Po lish ci ty is the most po pu laramong Scan di na vians? Gdańsk is cur ren tly star ting to le ad the ran kings,with the 2012 UEFA Eu ro pe an Fo ot ball Cham -pion ship bo osting the at ten tion it at tracts amongto uri sts. Cra cow holds se cond po si tion fol lo wedby War saw, who se fan ba se is far from li mi tedto bu si ness men. Easy ac cess is the key to pro -mo tio nal suc cess in Nor dic co un tries – the win -ning de sti na tions ha ve at the ir di spo sal an exten -si ve ne twork of di rect pla ne and fer ry con nec -tions. Sin ce a vast ma jo ri ty of to uri sts are po si ti -ve ly sur pri sed by the ima ge of our co un try whenac tu al ly stay ing he re, we are as su ming that justas ma ny will want to vi sit Po land aga in.
What can Po land of fer to Scan di na vian to uri sts? Dif fe rent ar chi tec tu re, in tri gu ing cul tu ral -hi sto ri -cal re ve la tions, the chan ce to shop at bar ga inpri ces, excel lent fo od, a rich of fer of ni gh tli fe hi -gh li ghts, ac ti ve le isu re in the open, a wi de ran geof spa & wel l ness se rvi ces – the se are the ma inat trac tions, with which we are try ing to en co ura -ge the Nor dic to uri sts to vi sit Po land. Sin cespen ding your ti me in a tru ly cap ti va ting way iswhat co unts no wa days, com pre hen si ve of ferswith so me thing for eve ry one – fa mi lies with chil -dren, co uples in lo ve or mar ried se niors – arega ining in im por tan ce.
Facts in briefBe sure to read p. 20: Practical information
Ho li day Tra vel Es ta bli shed in 1991, we areone of the most pre sti gio us Po lish tra velagen cies. As a hol der of the To ur Ope ra torLi cen ce No. 3 and an expe rien ced to ur or -ga ni zer with worl dwi de con tacts, we areamong the most es te emed in co ming to urope ra tors. Ho li day Tra vel is al so an agent ofIA TA, a cer ti fied agent of the UN and a re -lia ble sup plier of to urist and bu si ness so lu -tions for UN agen das. Our of fer in c lu desweek ends and ci ty bre aks, bus to urs aro undPo land, in cen ti ves for va rio us brands, bu si -ness, stu dy, spe cial in te rest trips, con fe ren -ce pac ka ges, golf pac ka ges, spa & wel l nessstays, cul tu ral and ad ven tu re to urs, stays athi sto ri cal pla ces (ca stles and pa la ces) in Po -land, the me to urs, na tu re lo vers to urs etc. Con tact: Ry szard Cet nar ski, pre si dent of the bo ard, tel: +48 22 210 06 58, www.ho li day tra vel.pl
Po me ra nian Re gio nal To urist Or ga ni sa -tion (PRTO) will be ce le bra ting its 10th an -ni ver sa ry in 2013. A lot hap pe ned du ring thede ca de: nu me ro us no te wor thy in i tia ti ves, se -ve ral si gni fi cant in ter na tio nal part ner ships.All of this ti me Swe den and other Scan di na -vian co un tries ha ve re ma ined a prio ri ty mar -ket for our or ga ni sa tion. We ha ve be en tar -ge ting them with in ten si ve pro mo tio nal ef -forts, which we are plan ning to con ti nue inthe fu tu re. We are al so pro ud of the May2012 ope ning of the Po me ra nian To urist In -for ma tion Cen tre aimed at to uri sts ar ri vingfrom all over Eu ro pe. Con tact: Mar ta Cheł kow ska, cha ir manPROTtel: + 48 58 732 70 44, www.prot.gda.pl
GM Tra vel is one of Po land’s most de pen -da ble com pa nies in the field of in co ming to -urism. Our se rvi ces extend bey ond Po land’sbor ders to co ver Cen tral Eu ro pe in c lu dingthe Czech Re pu blic, Slo va kia and other de -sti na tions. GM Tra vel cen tre of ope ra tionsin War saw is the hub for a Tra vel Agen cies& Part ners ne twork in the ma in to urist cen -tres thro ugho ut the re gion, en su ring highqu ali ty se rvi ces to a clien te le drawn from allcor ners of the glo be and ma ny walks of li fe.GM Tra vel is a pri va te, fa mi ly -owned com -pa ny he aded by Sa li ba and Agniesz ka Dan -ho. The ma na ge ment te am's long tra di tionof per so nal con tact with its cu sto mers is theba sis for GM Tra vel fle xi ble and in no va ti veope ra tions. Con tact: Ka ta rzy na Rak, he ad of En glish
de part ment, tel: +48 22 850 49 65-67,www.gmtra vel.pl
Po lish To urist Or ga ni sa tion is one of mo rethan 200 na tio nal to urist or ga ni sa tions ope -ra ting worl dwi de. It is our go al to pro mo tePo land as a co un try at trac ti ve for to uri sts,mo dern, with high -stan dard se rvi ces and af -for da ble pri ces. We car ry out in i tia ti vesaimed at pro mo ting and de ve lo ping Po lishto urism both at ho me and abro ad. PTO hasbran ches in 14 co un tries worl dwi de, in c lu -ding Swe den. Thanks to our fa mi lia ri ty withthe spe ci fic na tu re of each na tio nal mar ket,we can plan pro mo tio nal cam pa igns fromthe view po int of its cha rac ter and ne eds.We wo uld li ke to in vi te all Scan di na vians tole arn mo re abo ut Po land and its ad van ta ges. Con tact: Ra fał Szmyt ke, pre si dent PTOPo lish To urist Or ga ni sa tion tel: +48 22 536 70 58, www.pot.gov.pl
4Tra vel In co ming To ur Ope ra tor – the 4Tra vel brand is owned by UTC To ur Ope -ra tor Sp. z o.o. The com pa ny was fo un dedin Cra cow in 2005. Thanks to the hardwork, cre ati vi ty and de di ca tion of the en ti rete am, 4 Tra vel to day is one of the le aders inar ran ging stays for fo re ign gro ups of stu -dents tra vel ling to Po land. Di stin gu ished bycre ati vi ty and open ness com bi ned with theal re ady im pres si ve expe rien ce of our em -ploy ees, we can pro fes sio nal ly ar ran ge clas -sic stays and spe cia list stays aimed at pe oplepro fes sio nal ly in vo lved and in te re sted in apar ti cu lar field. On the ma ny oc ca sions weha ve wor ked with such gro ups, de ta ils we real ways in di vi du al ly ad ju sted to the ne eds. Con tact: Mi chał Du dziktel: +48 12 429 30 96, www.4tra vel.pl
Ci ty of Cra cow The De part ment of In for -ma tion, To urism and Pro mo tion of the Ci tyCo un cil of Cra cow com bi nes three fields ofac ti vi ty: press of fi ce, ima ge pro mo tion andthe ad van ce ment and pro mo tion of to urism.Its to urism -re la ted ta sks in c lu de ef fortsaimed at cre ating new to urist pro ducts andthe pro mo tion of Cra cow as a de sti na tion.Cra cow has a lot to of fer. Abo un ding in hi -sto ri cal mo nu ments and rich hi sto ry andcul tu re, the ci ty al so gu aran te es im pres si veac com mo da tions and fo od and drink. Con tact: Ka ta rzy na Gą dek – de pu ty di rec -tor of To urism De part ment tel: 48 12 616 11 21, mar ke [email protected] kow.pl
Polish exhibitors
SCANDINAVIA 2013 / 19
Above: R.Cetnarski,M.Chełkowska,S.Danho, R. Szmytke, M. Dudzik, K. Gądek
FormalitiesSin ce Po land has en te red the Schen gen area on 21 De cem ber2007, all Schen gen tra vel lers can en ter the co un try wi tho ut apas sport or an iden ti ty card. All hol ders of a EU dri ving li cen seare en ti tled to dri ve a ve hic le.
CurrencySin ce Po land is not a mem ber of the Eu ro zo ne, the Po lish cur -ren cy is 1 PLN (zło ty). The zło ty – Eu ro ra te is pro ne to fre qu entchan ges and at pre sent amo unts to 1 Eu ro = 4,3 PLN. Exchan -ging mo ney is not a pro blem and can be do ne in the so -cal ledkan to ry (mo ney exchan ge of fi ces usu al ly la bel led ”Exchan ge” or”kan tor”) lo ca ted in ci ty cen tres and ho tels. The di scus sed of fi -ces are al so ava ila ble in so me banks. In the ma jo ri ty of sto res,in c lu ding all cha ins, you can pay with the po pu lar cre dit andpay ment cards (VI SA, Ma ster Card). Be awa re, ho we ver, that so -me smal ler sto res and kio sks may ha ve a cash -on ly po li cy. Besu re to ta ke a lo ok at the si gns set on en tran ce do ors or ask theshop as si stant if pay ment by card is po ssi ble.
Shop ping and pri cesShops are open se ven days a we ek, usu al ly to 8pm and even 9or 10pm. In ma ny ci ties you will al so find sto res open 24 ho ursa day, mo stly sel ling gro ce ries and al co hol. Pri va te -owned,smal ler sto res can be clo sed on Sun day and clo se ear lier on Sa -tur days. The re is a si gni fi cant dif fe ren ce be twe en the pri ces inWar saw and smal ler towns and vil la ges. In the ci ty you will pay
abo ut 3,50 PLN for a lo af of bre ad, 2,50 PLN for a li tre of milkand from 7 to 10 PLN for half a li tre of be er in a pub. In lar gerci ties cof fee pri ces start at 6 PLN. Me dium cap puc ci no in War -saw’s Star bucks cof fe eho uses co sts 11,50 PLN. You will payabo ut 27 PLN for a tic ket to the mo vies, 35-40 PLN in the ca seof 3D scre enings.
Re stau rantsIn Po land it is cu sto ma ry to le ave a tip of abo ut 10%. In so meve nu es, the se rvi ce char ge is al re ady in c lu ded in the pri ce –you will find ap pro pria te in for ma tion in me nus, which in lar gerci ties and to urist re sorts co me in two or three lan gu age ver -sions, with En glish and Ger man as the se cond and thirdoption, re spec ti ve ly. Po land has re stau rants, fast fo od outlets –usu al ly mem bers of in ter na tio nal cha ins – and bud get eate ries(bar mlecz ny). In the lat ter you will get a who le lunch for abo ut20 PLN, whi le in a mid -ran ge re stau rant the ma in co ur se willcost abo ut 50 PLN.
Cli ma teIn nor thern and we stern Po land the cli ma te is mo de ra te ly oce -anic with a mild win ter and a ra ther wet sum mer, whi le theeastern part of the co un try is di stin gu ished by a con ti nen tal cli -ma te with a cold win ter and a dry, hot sum mer. The Si le sianLow land is the war mest pla ce on the map of Po land – its mildwin ter la sts on ly two mon ths and the sum mer – as ma ny as100 days. Wi żaj ny in the re gion of Su walsz czy zna, on theother hand, is the Po lish po le of cold. Its ave ra ge Ja nu ary tem -pe ra tu re equ als - 4,5 de gre es C and win ter la sts fo ur mon ths.
He althPo land fe atu res an all -em bra cing sys tem of pu blic and non -pu -blic he al th ca re along with au xi lia ry pri va te he al th ca re se rvi ces.If ne ces sa ry, you will be able to ob ta in emer gen cy me di calaid, as well as spe cia list and ho spi tal tre at ment. An in su redpa tient re por ting to a pu blic he alth ca re in sti tu tion is ob li gedto pre sent a he alth in su ran ce card. A vi sit to a spe cia list in apu blic in sti tu tion re qu ires a re fer ral from a pri ma ry ca re phy -si cian. Me di cal se rvi ces are pro vi ded wi tho ut a su ita ble re fer -ral on ly in the ca se of li fe -thre ate ning si tu ations and la bo ur.
In su ran ceEver sin ce Po land has be co me a mem ber of the Eu ro pe anUnion, all ci ti zens of other mem ber sta tes are en ti tled tofree -of -char ge me di cal se rvi ces in the so -cal led emer gen cyca ses, just as Po lish ci ti zens. In ac cor dan ce with the bin -ding sys tem co or di na ting me di cal se rvi ces in all EU sta tes, itis re com men ded to ga in ac cess to them by acqu iring theEu ro pe an He alth In su ran ce Card prior to your de par tu re. Ifyour in su ran ce do es not co ver Po lish he al th ca re, ho we ver,pay ment will be the on ly option. Al so va lid in Po land, the In -ter na tio nal Stu dent Iden ti ty Card co mes with in su ran ce aga -inst unfor tu na te ac ci dents abro ad and co vers me di calexpen ses du ring all in ter na tio nal trips.
Facts in brief
Need to knowEmergency phonenumbers: Police: 997, fire brigade: 998,ambulance: 999Dial 0 800 200 300 and +48 608 599 999 to receive travel safety informationin German, English, and Russian (service available from 10am to 10pm).
Calling (from) PolandIn the capital you can find payphones, with payment made bycards or coins (from 10 grosze to 5 PLN and from 10 Eurocents to 2Euro). Telephone cards can bebought in newspaper stores andpost offices).
Pho nesMo bi le ne twork is the easiest touse. Pre pa id cards of Po lish pro vi -ders are ava ila ble from all kio sks,post of fi ces and su per mar kets.
In ter netAn exten si ve In ter net ne twork co -vers Po land. Ac cess is ava ila ble inall ho tels, nu me ro us cy ber ca fesand – wi re less – in Hot Spots.
Ho li days and days off In Po land most bu si nesses ha ve aday off on na tio nal ho li days. This isespe cial ly true for sto res, whi le re -stau rants and gas sta tions do notha ve to be clo sed. Po land ce le bra -tes the fol lo wing ho li days: Chri st -mas Day (25 De cem ber), NewYear’s Day (1 Ja nu ary), Epi pha ny(6 Ja nu ary), Easter, 1 May, May3rd Con sti tu tion Day, Cor pus Chri sti(60 days after the Easter Sun day),As sump tion of the Bles sed Vir ginMa ry (15 Au gust), All Sa ints’ Day(1 No vem ber) and In de pen den ceDay (11 No vem ber).
For mo re in for ma tionabo ut Po land...www.po land.gov.pl www.po land.pl www.pol ska.tra vel
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Pol ska Sta tens Tu ri st byråVil la ga tan 2S-114 32 Stoc kholmpho ne (+46 8) 21-60-75, 21-81-45, fax: 21-04-65e -ma il: [email protected]: Małgorzata Hudyma
Hotel Krakus*** położony jest zaledwie 1,5 km
od Centrum Targowego Targów w Krakowie S.A. Lokalizacja hotelu zapewnia dogodny i łatwy
dojazd do terenów wystawienniczych Oferuje:
199 miejsc noclegowych, pokoje 1, 2, 3 osobowe,pokoje LUX, WiFi, restaurację, drink bar
parking monitorowany
HOTEL KRAKUS*** ul. Nowohucka 35, 30-717 Kraków, POLSKA
tel. + 48 12 652 02 02, 652 02 23, fax.+ 48 12 656 54 78e-mail: [email protected]
www.hotel-krakus.com.pl
Twój dom w Krakowie