Warsaw is on the rise as a tourist destination

When Warsaw won the European competition for the best travel destination of 2023 in February this year, interest in the city grew significantly. Many tourists came to see whether the Polish capital was worth the title it had won. They joined the thousands of people who had already discovered the city's charms. What is special about Warsaw that makes tourists choose it as a travel destination?

Global tourism trends show that people are increasingly willing to travel to less obvious places that they can visit safely and without thousands of other tourists. Although such a scenario is unlikely in major European cities, Warsaw is a place where you can relax and enjoy your trip in peace. Although it lies in the heart of Europe and has good air and rail connections, the capital of Poland is still a little-known metropolis. Anyone who sees it for the first time will be amazed at how much there is to discover.

Visitors are particularly pleased with the old town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Warsaw's Old Town was almost completely destroyed by the Nazis, but immediately after the end of World War II, the city's residents began rebuilding. Today it is a unique place in the world and a symbol of the indomitability of the Polish nation.

The city's green calling card is the Vistula, on whose banks Warsaw residents like to relax on summer evenings. No other European capital can boast of a wild river with a preserved natural bank. More than 40% of the urban area consists of green spaces: forests, parks and nature reserves. Both the city administration and the people of Warsaw attach great importance to sustainable development. Public transport works very well here with low-emission buses and trams and both locals and tourists use the city bikes.

Research clearly shows that Warsaw residents are happy to have tourists visit their city at any time of the year. Many people choose to visit Warsaw in winter, when the city is almost as attractive with its colorful Christmas decorations as it is in summer. The first winter attractions appear in November, but December definitely has the most to offer. The Christmas lights, the beautiful Christmas tree on Castle Square and the many ice skating rinks entice visitors to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere and sing a traditional Polish song.