Poznań

plac Kolegiacki

It was an old Jesuits' school build by the monk in the same period, as the neighboring church, now houses the City Office - so it's possible to get in to see the interiors, but only halls and corridors.

· Free

Displays crafts, furniture, precious metals and glassware.

Klasztorna 11

This church was reopened in 2007 after total refurbishment, one of the most beautiful baroque churches in Poland. It was built as a Jesuits' church; it is now the parish church for the Old Town.

Góra Przemysła 1

The King's Castle (Zamek Królewski) - rebuilt by King Przemysł II in 1290s, but erected by his father, Duke Przemysł I as a duke's residence for Poznań county.

eastern outskirts of the city behind Malta Lake

Huge zoo for a casual stroll located in a forest, large variety of animals (including elephants, tigers, seals and bisons) on spacious enclosures. Long distances may be a bit boring or tough on children.

Termalna, or Termy Maltańskie stops

One of the largest aquaparks in Poland with large sports swimming pool and saunas (all three are separate zones paid and visited separately). Many water slides, wave pool and other attractions.

Bus or tram to Stadion Miejski

"The railwaymen" play soccer in Ekstraklasa, the top tier. KKS stands for Kolejowy Klub Sportowy, railway sports club, and a splendid Ty 51 steam locomotive stands in front of the stadium.

start close to Rondo Śródka, end at Nowe Zoo with stop on Termy Maltańskie

Park train which goes from city to the zoo close to Malta Lake. Source of amusement for many children who ride it. Some rides are completed using steam train.

entrance from Baraniaka street

Small year-round dry ski slope. Training available. There is also a tobbogan run, carousel, mini-golf and children driving town.

east of city centre

Long artificial lake with rowing track used in professional competitions. There is about 5km long path going around entire lake often used for marathon runs.

Stary Rynek 76

For those on low budget, this is an inexpensive fast-serve place with few kinds of spaghetti or lasagne. Served almost immediately: pasta and sauce are always ready. (Tip: go for carbonara pasta).

Rynkowa 1

Small selection of spaghetti and lasagne on very tight budget. There are several of them within the city; one of the most useful is on Rynkowa 1 only few steps from the Old Market Sq.

Ul. Szkolna 15

Restaurant based on popular image of American 50s restaurants. Serves burgers, hot-dogs and other American-inspired cuisine.

a bit more far from the Old Town, but still in the centre

One of the last remaining milk bars in Poznań. A place to eat a meal on the cheap that is not spaghetti.

ul. św. Marcin 28

Very famous for its wonderful desserts and milk shakes. Don't be astonished with the interiors: it is a cafe bar, not a luxurious café.

Stary Rynek 41· Cheap

A cheap place on the Rynek serving Polish food. Perennially popular.

Szarych Szeregów 16

Renovated hotel on the outskirts of the city, relatively close to the Strzeszyn Lake (one of a few natural lakes in the city). High standard and top customer care makes this location worth considering when going to Poznan.

8, Dolna Wilda str

A new hotel, located just out of the city centre, most tourist attractions are accessible on foot. In the vicinity : swimming pools and tennis courts in Chwiałkowskiego str. And walking green areas at the Warta river side.

Węgorka 20

Respectively far (but with very good transport), close to the airport and to the stadium.

close to the Old Brewery shopping centre

Wi-Fi, linen and a full breakfast included. 56 beds. From 50 zł.

by tram, lines 9 i 11 or bus 78

Good for organized school groups, meals-ordering possible.