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If you’re planning to spend a weekend in Wroclaw, you’re in for a treat.
As one of the most underrated cities in Poland, not too many people have heard of Wroclaw. They’re missing out, though!
With so many epic things to see and do, cheap prices, and more delicious Polish food and beer than you can shake a stick at, it’s no wonder more and more people are choosing to book 2 days in Wroclaw for their next European city break.
I recently spent a wintery weekend in Wroclaw and was blown away by how hard I fell for the city! To my surprise, I LOVED Wroclaw, and returned home shouting from the rooftops about it!
I’m doing the internet-equivalent of that today, by sharing all of my knowledge about travel in Wroclaw with you. If you follow my 2 days in Wroclaw 2 itinerary, you’re guaranteed to have a good time. You’re welcome😉.
Top tip: What currency does Poland use? That’ll be the Polish Zloty (PLN). To keep everything simple, though, I have listed most of the prices in this post in Euros.
Table of Contents
Wroclaw 2 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Highlights of Wroclaw
Stop 1: Old Town Walking Tour
The best way to start off your Wroclaw 2 day itinerary is with this guided walking tour of the Old Town. There’s no need for a guidebook and no need to plan out a detailed walking route – your guide takes care of all of that.
The tour lasts around 2 hours and 30 minutes, and costs just €25!
Starting in Wroclaw’s Old Market Square, you’ll get to check out Wroclaw’s stunning old town area, including the photogenic Hansel & Gretel Houses, the gothic Town Hall, and the flower market in Salt Square.
Other unmissable stops on the tour include Wroclaw University, the oldest part of Wroclaw (Ostrow Tumski), and get the chance to wander around Wroclaw’s bustling Market Hall.
The tour is the perfect way to see all of Wroclaw’s most important landmarks in a couple of hours, and it’s also the easiest and most fun way to learn all about the city’s history.
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Stop 2: Lunch at Konspira
Next up, head to lunch at the best restaurant in Wroclaw (in my humble opinion). You’ll almost definitely have to queue up to get a table here (and they don’t take reservations) but I promise you it’s worth it.
Here, you’ll find enormous, and cheap, plates of local food that are to die for! It’s also got some of the coolest decor I’ve ever seen in a restaurant.
The whole place is designed in the 1980s Soviet Style, with one side of the menu dedicated to sharing Wroclaw’s role in the Polish Solidarity Movement.
One of the highlights of a meal here is stepping through the wardrobe into the “hidden room”, which also holds diners, and is decorated like a typical 1980s Soviet Apartment. It’s so cool!
Stop 3: The City Museum of Wroclaw
Inside the former Wroclaw Royal Palace you’ll find the City Museum of Wroclaw. The building was purchased in 1750 by Frederick the Great of Prussia and promptly converted into the home of the royal family.
The building was badly damaged during WW2 and later reopened as a museum. Nowadays, you’re able to explore some of the former royal staterooms.
Want to know what makes the City Museum of Wroclaw even better? The museum gives a great overview of Wroclaw’s history across its three exhibitions, including its “1000 Years of Wroclaw” display. Entry costs 15 zloty (€3.30).
Stop 4: Drinks at Prewar
This retro-Polish style bar in Wroclaw is a firm favourite with both locals and tourists alike, and it’s one of the cheapest places in town! Prewar keeps it simple.
Drinks on offer are wine, beer, coffee and vodka, all of which cost 6 zloty (€1.30) (or 10 zloty for a 500ml beer (€2.10)). Drinking in Poland is always so affordable!
There’s also a variety of Polish pub snacks available like potatoes with sour cream, pierogi, and traditional salted herring, all of which cost just 12 zloty (€2.55).
It’s the cosiest bar in town to escape the weather in winter, and if you’re visiting Wroclaw in summer take advantage of their outdoor seating with great views of St Elizabeth Church.
Stop 5: Dinner at Wroclawska
Wroclawska is one of the best restaurants in Wroclaw for traditional Polish food, but it won’t break the bank! Head here for traditional and locally sourced dishes served in their spacious dining room.
Can’t choose what to order? Go for the huge Wroclawska sharing platter to get a taste of nearly everything!
Day 2: Panoramas, Movies, and Gnomes
Stop 1: Panorama of the Battle of Racławice
We’re kicking off the second day of this Wroclaw itinerary with one of the best things to do in the city – the Panorama of the Battle of Racławice. If you’ve never been to a panorama before, you may think it sounds pretty boring, but trust me – this is a must-visit when you’re in Wroclaw!
The panorama is a HUGE painting depicting the Battle of Racławice, which took place in April 1794 and saw a Polish victory over the Russians.
The painting is wrapped around the viewing platform in a circle from floor to ceiling so that it feels like you’re standing right on the battlefield!
An audio guide will guide you along the painting, pointing out important aspects of it and sharing a tonne of history and information about the battle, which I had never even heard of before my weekend in Wroclaw! I highly recommend adding this to your Wroclaw itinerary.
Entry costs 50 zloty (€10.65), which is expensive for Poland but definitely worth it.
Stop 2: Lunch at Pierogarnia Rynek 26
I’m sure you’ve already sampled Pierogi during your time in Wroclaw by now, but in my opinion you can never have too much pierogi!
Pierogarnia Rynek 26 is one of the best places to eat pierogi in Wroclaw, so you can’t go far wrong here!
They have a huge range of pierogi flavours – both meat and vegetarian, as well as sweet options! A plate of pierogi costs around 35 zloty (€6.60), so it’s not the cheapest pierogi place in town, but their delicious pierogi are definitely worth the price.
Stop 3: Explore MovieGate
This former air-raid shelter is now Wroclaw’s most interesting museum, containing props and costumes from major Hollywood movies such as Harry Potter, Inglorious Basterds and James Bond.
I had no idea what to expect here – after all, Wroclaw is hardly a big name when it comes to movies. What I got during my visit exceeded all of my expectations, though. This place is fascinating, and easily one of the most unusual things to do in Wroclaw!
Entry costs 25 zloty (€4.40) per person, and you can buy tickets on arrival.
Stop 4: Go Gnome Hunting
I’m sure the title of this stop on the itinerary has you a bit confused, but hear me out. Wroclaw’s streets are absolutely filled with tiny gnome figurines about 20 to 30 centimetres tall, and you can find them all over the city!
The gnomes started popping up in Wroclaw in 2005, and now there are over 600 of them! The gnomes are the city’s way of commemorating the Orange Alternative. This was a Polish anti-communist movement started in Wroclaw that protested against the authoritarian Soviet regime.
No doubt you’ll have already seen a few gnomes on your travels in the city so far, but there are plenty more to see! To go gnome hunting, you can check out this map of the Wroclaw gnomes’ locations. You’ll find some Wroclaw hidden gems as you look!
Stop 5: Drinks at Literatka
Wroclaw has no shortage of cool hipster bars and restaurants, but Literatka has to be one of the best. This bookish-themed pub and cafe is one of the coolest places to visit in the city and the perfect place to round off your 2 days in Wroclaw itinerary with a couple of drinks!
As well as its range of local beers, Literatka offers signature cocktails. Its warm and cosy atmosphere is ideal for warming up during a winter trip to Wroclaw.
It may come as a surprise to find people smoking here – it’s one of the few places in the city where this is still allowed. Luckily, there’s a separate room for smokers and non-smokers, so everybody will be happy.
Stop 6: Dinner at Spiz Brewery
Spiz Brewery claims to have the oldest beer hall in Wroclaw. Whether that’s true or not is up for debate, but its old-fashioned and traditional decor is certainly convincing! Their restaurant section has tables next to huge beer brewing equipment, keeping to the theme.
As well as fresh local beer, Spiz serves up excellent and hearty Polish food for decent prices. I opted for the stuffed cabbage dish and can highly recommend it – it was superb!
(Optional) Day 3: Day Trip to Ksiaz Castle
If you’re spending a long weekend in Wroclaw, spend your third day visiting Ksiaz Castle, Poland’s famous pink castle. This fascinating and unique castle is one of the most picturesque in Poland, and a favourite amongst Instagrammers.
As well as being beautiful, this castle is worth visiting from a historical perspective, as parts of the castle have been standing since the 13th century.
Inside, you get to tour the stately rooms of the castle and learn about its previous inhabitants before you progress to the more unusual parts of the castle.
During WW2 the Nazis confiscated the castle and built an underground complex, which you can now explore on the castle’s Underground Tourist Route.
On this route, you’ll learn about the numerous theories behind the purpose of the underground tunnel’s construction, as well as the cruel fate of the prisoners used to construct it.
To get to the castle you can either drive (1 hour 10 minutes) take the bus (2 hours, instructions here) or, the easiest way is to join this guided tour.
Where to Stay in Wroclaw
Hostel
A hostel is the best place to stay in Wroclaw if you’re a backpacker, a solo traveller or on a very tight budget. Not only are hostels great places to meet other travellers, but they also run regular events such as free walking tours to welcome you to the city.
This highly-rated hostel in Wroclaw is cosy and centrally located, and you’re able to get a bed in a dorm room here for just €9 per night! It’s in an unbeatable location, close to Wroclaw’s Old Town. It’s the perfect place to rest your head on a budget after a long day of sightseeing.
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Budget Hotel
Your money goes a long way in Wroclaw, and that’s why you’re able to get a double room at this Scandi-chic hotel right in the centre of town for just €38 per night! With plenty of space, bright and airy decor and both air conditioning and heating, your stay here is bound to be comfortable.
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Apartment
Since accommodation was so cheap in Wroclaw, I decided to upgrade my usual travel style and stay in these wonderful apartments! The apartments are located just a 6-minute walk from the centre of town.
Mine was spotlessly clean with lots of space – a kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom, all for around €50 per night! I travelled with my boyfriend, so it worked out to cost just €25 each per night. Bargain!
If you’re travelling on a mid-range budget, I highly recommend staying here for your weekend in Wroclaw.
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Extra Information for Your Weekend in Wroclaw
Where is Wroclaw?
You can find Wroclaw in Southwestern Poland, in the region of Lower Silesia. It’s around 220 miles southwest of Warsaw and 170 miles northwest of Krakow.
This region of Poland barely sees any international tourists when you compare it to the likes of Warsaw, Krakow and Gdansk, but that’s what makes it so fun to explore!
Despite being the 5th largest city in Poland, a visit to Wroclaw feels like getting off the beaten path in Poland since so few people outside of the country have even heard of it!
How to Pronounce Wroclaw?
It’s important to know how to properly pronounce “Wroclaw” or else you may miss announcements relevant to your flight at the airport. The pronunciation is, unfortunately, nothing like how it’s spelt.
Wrocław is actually pronounced like “vrohts-wahf”!
When I first booked my trip to Wroclaw I pronounced it “w-rock-law” until I realised on arrival that I had been way off. Yup, for native English speakers knowing how to pronounce Wroclaw can be a challenge, but you’ll soon get used to it.
How Many Days Should I Spend in Wroclaw?
It’s absolutely possible to visit Wroclaw on a day trip, and you’ll be able to see a good amount of the city in just one day. If you have a weekend to spend in Wroclaw, though, you’ll have a much better time.
I spent two days in Wroclaw, and think it’s the right amount to spend for a first-time visit.
Language
Poland’s official language is Polish. Unlike many destinations in Europe, people in Poland don’t necessarily speak English. Of course, since tourism exists in Wroclaw the people you come across in bars, restaurants, hotels and (most, but not all) tourist attractions will be able to speak English.
However, you may have to communicate via hand gestures in grocery stores, train stations and less-touristy restaurants.
Airport and Transportation Tips
Does Wroclaw Have an Airport?
Budget travellers, you’re in luck – Wroclaw has its own international airport served by budget airlines Ryanair and Wizzair. That means it’s pretty easy to find cheap flights to Wroclaw from Europe!
How to Get to Wroclaw City Centre from Wroclaw Airport
From Wroclaw airport it’s easy to get into the city centre. Outside the airport there is a bus stop for the 106 bus, which goes directly to the city centre and takes around 45 minutes.
You can buy your ticket (select the 60-minute ticket) from one of the vending machines, and it will cost just 4.40 PLN (€1). The bus comes every 15-30 minutes.
It’s also possible to get a taxi from Wroclaw airport to the city centre, which will take around 15 minutes. I recommend using the app FreeNow, which is a popular app like Uber in Poland and is cheaper than the taxi touts waiting at the airport.
A journey to the city centre from Poznan airport will cost around €15-17 one way in a taxi.
FreeNow is the best taxi app in Poland, so I highly recommend downloading it before you arrive. If you use my referral code 7ZRDTUH67 when signing up we both get £10 in free credits. Yay!
How to Get to Wroclaw City Centre from Wroclaw Train Station
If you’re arriving in Wroclaw via train you’re in luck – you can walk, catch the tram or take the bus.
Walking to Wroclaw city centre from Wroclaw main railway station takes around 25 minutes but is the best option if it’s not raining. Otherwise, you can catch a bus, which takes around 13 minutes, or take the Line 33 tram, which takes around 11 minutes.
The best method is to use Google Maps once you arrive to work out when the next bus or tram is and where to catch it from.
FAQs about Spending a Weekend in Wroclaw
When is the Best Time to Visit Wroclaw
Summer is objectively the best time to visit Wroclaw, with pleasant, warm weather (18-25°C) and long days (which means more time for sightseeing). However, there isn’t really a bad time to visit Wroclaw – it’s fun at any time of year!
Sure, visiting Poland in winter is certainly a brave choice, but with a little bit of advance planning and the right packing, you can still have a wonderful time.
I actually visited Wroclaw in December, and although the weather was all over the place we really enjoyed our time in the city!
Wroclaw is home to one of the best Christmas markets in Poland, making a winter trip to the city even more tempting.
Is Wroclaw Safe to Visit?
Wroclaw is generally a safe place to visit. Of course, like any large city, there are certainly pickpockets and other petty criminals, but overall Wroclaw has a low crime rate compared to other European cities.
At the time of writing, Wroclaw has a score of 26 on the Crime Index, compared to Berlin’s 43 and London’s 53.
As long as you take normal safety precautions like not getting totally plastered and then wandering around alone, in unknown areas, in the dark, you’ll be fine. I felt very safe in Wroclaw.
Wroclaw Safety for LGBT+ Travellers
It’s worth mentioning that Poland is not the most accepting country in the world when it comes to LGBT+ rights, although this is slowly changing.
I can’t speak to what the travel experience would be like in Wroclaw for people who belong to this community, but I did see that the lovely couple Micha and Justina from the Youtube channel Beer for Breakfast visited Wroclaw and enjoyed themselves, so hopefully that’s a good sign! You can watch their video here.
Is Wroclaw Cheap?
Poland is a cheap country to travel to for travellers from Western European countries such as the UK, France and Germany, and, of course, it’s very affordable for travellers from the US.
I’ve travelled to a lot of different cities in Poland and, in my experience, I think Wroclaw was the cheapest! It was definitely cheaper than my trip to Krakow. This makes it the perfect budget weekend break destination.
Your daily budget for Wroclaw can be around €45-55 per day if you’re travelling on a mid-range budget. If you’re a backpacker, expect to spend around €25-30 per day in Wroclaw.
Is Wroclaw Worth Visiting?
Yes! Wroclaw is absolutely worth visiting, and is my favourite city in Poland so far! If you want to learn about Polish history, devour huge plates of awesome Polish food, explore a cool city, and drink as much beer and vodka as you like, you can’t find a better city to visit than Wroclaw.
The fact that it all costs so little is just the icing on the cake!
What is Wroclaw Known For?
Wroclaw is known for being a university city, but, more commonly, people know Wroclaw thanks to the Wroclaw gnomes. These tiny sculptures are scattered all over the city and were originally created as a form of political protest in the 1980s.
Which is Better Wroclaw or Krakow?
That’s a totally personal preference, but most people prefer Krakow to Wroclaw since it has far more things to do for tourists. However, if you love underrated cities with great food and drink, you may (like me!) prefer Wroclaw.
What Language is Spoken in Wroclaw?
Polish is the language spoken in Wroclaw.
