Visiting Warsaw’s Royal Castle: a guide to your first visit
Which landmark should you visit in Warsaw? We recommend the Royal Castle: spectacular rooms, a story of reconstruction and the Old Town just steps away. Plan …
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Warsaw: visits and practical information
Guides, events and practical information for Warsaw.
Plan your time in Warsaw with our guides and local stories. The Royal Castle is a starting point for a cultural visit; our guide brings together advice for planning it. Browse events and transport information published by our editorial team. Always check the date of an event or notice before travelling.
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Local stories and information
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Visiting Warsaw’s Royal Castle: a guide to your first visit
Which landmark should you visit in Warsaw? We recommend the Royal Castle: spectacular rooms, a story of reconstruction and the Old Town just steps away. Plan a half-day of heritage, collections and walking.
News in brief
Warsaw: siren tests announced in three districts this Tuesday
Maintenance work may trigger sirens in Mokotów, Wilanów and Ursynów on 29 September. The official notice does not specify a time.
News in brief
Warsaw Marathon: a Sunday at the runners’ pace
The 48th edition is scheduled for 27 September. Spectators and visitors alike will need a little planning to get around central Warsaw.
Our picks of the week
Weekend ideas: active Warsaw and an outdoor outing in Kraków
Two confirmed events for 26–27 September: European Night of Sport in Warsaw and World Heart Day on Kraków’s Main Market Square.
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Warsaw in October: a weekend of cinema, culture and walks
The international film festival is scheduled for 9–18 October 2026. Here is how to include it in a two-day stay while leaving time to explore Warsaw.
News
Russian threats: understanding Warsaw’s warning and France’s position
Statements on 17 and 18 September put Poland’s security in a European context. What was announced, and how should these warnings be understood?
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Warsaw This Weekend: Transport Changes and Free Events
Central tram disruption, a free light festival and a reopened cultural venue: practical information for 18–20 September 2026.