32 excursions in 8 regions, by area and place.
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This is part of our Travel guide for Poland, with tolls, traffic rules and routes.
You know the feeling: the tent is up, the weather isn't playing along and the children want to do something fun. So we've put together, region by region, what there is to do nearby in Poland.
Looking for things to do near your campsite? Pick your region below. For each place you'll find the excursions, each with its official website. We picked them for children of around 7 and 9, and we only list places whose own website we checked on 14 October 2026. Opening hours, age limits and prices change, so take a quick look at the website before you go.
Compiled and checked by Arjan (Zuidlaren) · Sources are in the text · updated 20 October 2026 · About this page
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32 things to do
Location: Zator Species: Amusement park
The largest theme park in Poland, in Zator, according to the website the roller coaster park number one in the world. For families there is the fairytale land Bajkolandia for 2 to 6 years, a family zone, Smoczy Gród and the water park Aqualantis. Brave people venture into the extreme zone.
📍 Zator (near Kraków)
Plan a whole day.
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Location: Zator Species: Amusement park
Theme park in Zator, where, according to the website, children can run wild all day: more than 100 moving dinosaurs, four themed zones, carousels and rides. On the website are the size specifications per attraction, handy for checking beforehand. It is close to Energylandia.
Location: Chochołów Species: Wasserpark
According to the website, the largest thermal complex in Podhale, with almost 4,500 m² of water in 52 pools. Children can let off steam on geysers, a white-water channel, a wave pool, a trapdoor slide and two tube slides. In summer there is a sandy beach outside with a water playground.
📍 Chochołów (near Zakopane)
ℹ️ Good to know: Inside + outside (summer)
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Location: Wieliczka Species: Mine
The world-famous salt mine Wieliczka near Kraków. According to the website, you can choose between the tourist route to underground chapels and works of art made of salt and the miner route, where you yourself experience the work of a miner. At the top there is a graduation tower with salty air.
★ 4.6 (Google, 34,653 reviews, Oct 2026)
📍 Wieliczka (near Kraków)
ℹ️ Good to know: Guided tour
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Location: Kraków Species: Castle
Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków, seat of the Polish kings for centuries and one of the country's most important museums since 1930. You can see the famous tapestries of Sigismund Augustus and, according to the website, the largest collection of Ottoman tents in Europe. Legend has it that a dragon lived in the cave below.
★ 4.7 (Google, 167,695 reviews, Oct 2026)
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Location: Kraków Species: Wasserpark
Indoor aquapark in Kraków, which is one of the largest in Poland and Europe. In addition to the swimming pool full of slides, there is a sauna world, a fitness club, the Rodzinna Siesta restaurant and its own hotel. According to the website, there are offers for children and babies.
★ 4.2 (Google, 19,622 reviews, Oct 2026)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Inwałd Species: Amusement park
Family theme park in Inwałd near Wadowice. According to the website, there is a fairytale castle, a miniature park with well-known buildings, a Lunapark, a water park and animation, in winter a winter park. More manageable than the large parks, beautiful with younger children.
Location: Zakopane Species: Cable car
PKL operates the well-known mountain railways in Poland, such as the funicular up Gubałówka above Zakopane and the cable car to the Kasprowy Wierch. Even the trip to the top is an adventure for children. On the website there are live cameras and weather for planning.
★ 4.6 (Google, 47,285 reviews, Oct 2026)
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Location: Sromowce Wyżne Species: Bootsfahrt
A trip on wooden rafts through the Dunajec gorge in the Pieniny, according to the website the biggest attraction of the Polish mountains. The rafters tell stories and legends along the way. It runs from 1 April to the end of October, and tickets are available online.
📍 Sromowce Wyżne (Pieniny)
ℹ️ Good to know: Summer season
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Location: Chorzów Species: Amusement park
The Legendia theme park in Silesian Park has existed for over sixty years and has attractions for all ages. According to the website, there are restaurants, shops and a fast pass against queues. There are theme festivals throughout the year, such as Halloween.
★ 4.4 (Google, 24,606 reviews, Oct 2026)
Location: Chorzów Species: Zoo
The Silesian Zoo in Chorzów, with a dinosaur park that makes children's eyes light up. On the website there is a map with walking routes, information about the animals and educational activities. The zoo takes part in campaigns of the European zoo association EAZA.
Location: Chorzów Species: Indoor
The Silesian Planetarium in Chorzów is also a science park. The dome hall shows films about the stars, and according to the website there are permanent exhibitions, a spaceflight simulator and activities for the youngest, such as cosmic story hours.
★ 4.7 (Google, 4,028 reviews, Oct 2026)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Zabrze Species: Mine
The Museum of Coal Mining in Zabrze will take you underground with a guide to the historic pit Guido. According to the website, there are kilometres of underground routes and a connection of mining history with special attractions. A cool trip for older children.
ℹ️ Good to know: Guided tour
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Location: Bałtów Species: Amusement park
A large family park in Bałtów with a dinopark full of life-size models and a dinosaur museum. According to the website, there is much more: a prehistoric oceanarium, a safari park, a miniature park, playgrounds and kayaks. Expect a full day.
ℹ️ Good to know: Outside
Location: Łódź Species: Zoo
Zoo in Łódź with the Orientarium, a large covered building full of Southeast Asian animals, open all year round. The highlight, according to the website, is the daily elephant bath. There are show feedings, the Orientkowo play area and a light park.
★ 4.4 (Google, 36,156 reviews, Oct 2026)
A good choice in bad weather.
Location: Łódź Species: Indoor
EC1 in Łódź is a cultural and scientific centre in an old power plant. According to the website, there is the Centre for Science and Technology, a Planetarium, the National Film Centre, and a Comic Centre. Children experiment themselves, ideal in the rain.
★ 4.6 (Google, 8,454 reviews, Oct 2026)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Mszczonów Species: Wasserpark
According to its own website, the largest indoor water park in Europe, half an hour from Warsaw, with real palm trees. There are many slides, a thermal pool, a wild river and a pool with a bar, plus sauna worlds like Valhalla. At the park you can stay in modern bungalows.
★ 4.1 (Google, 38,249 reviews, Oct 2026)
📍 Mszczonów (near Warsaw)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
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Location: Warsaw Species: Mitmachzentrum
One of the largest hands-on science centres in Europe, on the Vistula in Warsaw. 'Kopernik is not a museum', says the website: no showcases, you observe, try and ask your own questions. There is also a planetarium.
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Kids spend hours experimenting in here.
Location: Warsaw Species: Zoo
According to the website, the Warsaw Zoo on the Vistula is open every day, including Sundays and public holidays. There are set feeding times, a playground and the special Villa Żabiński with its own wartime history. New additions include penguins and an African enclosure.
★ 4.5 (Google, 54,392 reviews, Oct 2026)
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Location: Poznań Species: Museum
Small museum on the Old Market Square in Poznań about the St Martin’s croissant, a baking tradition of around 150 years. In the show you see and hear how the croissant is made, and according to the website there are also shows in English. The museum is open seven days a week.
★ 4.8 (Google, 6,238 reviews, Oct 2026)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Poznań Species: Zoo
Poznań has two zoos: the small Old Zoo in the city centre and the large New Zoo on the outskirts, with an elephant house. According to the website, you can ride around the extensive grounds of the New Zoo in a little electric car. Tickets are available online.
Location: Poznań Species: Wasserpark
According to the website the largest water resort in Poland with natural thermal water, on the Malta lake in the middle of Poznan. There are three zones: aquapark, sports pool and saunas. The Aquapark is open until late every day, so even after a city day it is still worth a jump.
★ 4.3 (Google, 28,303 reviews, Oct 2026)
Location: Wrocław Species: Zoo
Zoo in Wrocław with more than 12,000 animals and the Afrykarium, a large covered hall with aquatic and African animals. The zoo is open 365 days a year, including public holidays. There are show feedings, children’s attractions and even overnight stays in the Afrykarium.
★ 4.7 (Google, 152,687 reviews, Oct 2026)
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Location: Wrocław Species: Indoor
According to the website, the only knowledge centre about water in Poland, in an old water reservoir in Wrocław. Multimedia, interactive installations and faithful replicas show water from many angles, from the deep sea to the tap. In addition, temporary exhibitions, tickets online.
★ 4.5 (Google, 9,718 reviews, Oct 2026)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
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Location: Złoty Stok Species: Mine
Old gold mine in Złoty Stok in Lower Silesia, according to its website ideal for adults and children. Underground there is a waterfall and a boat trip, and you can mint coins yourself. There is also a medieval mining village and a mining museum.
Open every day.
Location: Wałbrzych Species: Castle
Książ Castle near Wałbrzych is one of the largest castles in Poland, with gardens and mysterious passageways. According to the website, it also has a large palm house, and there are guided tours at night. A castle that children love too.
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Location: Kudowa-Zdrój Species: National Park
The website calls the Table Mountains (Góry Stołowe) near Kudowa-Zdrój ‘a land born from the sea’. You climb through rock labyrinths such as Błędne Skały and up Szczeliniec Wielki, and children squeeze through narrow crevices. Tickets are available online; watch out for closed paths.
ℹ️ Good to know: Outside
Location: Gdańsk Species: Zoo
Large, forest-rich zoo of about 125 hectares in Gdańsk, with animals from all over the world. According to the website, open year-round, with show feedings, and you can explore the zoo with the Vizoo app. Good to combine with a day on the Baltic coast.
★ 4.6 (Google, 40,800 reviews, Oct 2026)
📍 Gdańsk (Oliwa)
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Location: Gdańsk Species: Indoor
The Hevelianum Science Centre is in an old fortress on Gradowa Hill in Gdańsk, surrounded by greenery. According to the website, you learn about science, history and nature, with interactive exhibitions for young and old.
★ 4.5 (Google, 1,912 reviews, Oct 2026)
Location: Helen Species: Zoo
The Fokarium in Hel belongs to the marine station of the University of Gdańsk, which houses seals. According to the website, they are researching the Baltic Sea and porpoises, with their own house of the porpoise. A small but educational excursion at the end of the peninsula.
Location: Gdynia Species: Indoor
The marine aquarium on the quay in Gdynia shows the underwater world from the Atlantic Ocean to the Baltic Sea. There are multimedia guides and an educational wing with classes for children. Open daily, so handy in bad weather on the coast too.
★ 4.2 (Google, 37,237 reviews, Oct 2026)
ℹ️ Good to know: Indoors
Location: Malbork Species: Castle
The huge brick castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork. According to the website, there are various routes, including a family route in the summer, an audio guide for families, night tours and a tower to climb. There is even a refuge for dogs and cats.
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