Easter is fast approaching, so it’s time to finalise all your holiday plans. Especially if you’re planning an Easter trip with your loved ones. This year, at last, there’s nothing standing in the way! Where’s the best place to go for Easter with the family? Check out the 7 suggestions we’ve prepared for you!
Holy Week begins on Sunday 6 April and runs until Saturday 8 April, which means Easter Sunday and Easter Monday fall on 9 and 10 April. This year Easter falls much later than last year. And that’s good news for everyone planning a trip. According to the forecasts currently available, the weather should definitely be on your side.
Easter away from home
Not all of us like spending the holidays in the comfort of our own home. Especially Easter, which falls in spring and is a perfect opportunity for the first getaway of the year. This year’s Easter falls two weeks before the May Day long weekend, so it’s a good time to take the children and head off on the first spring trip.
All the more so because schoolchildren get a longer break: they spend Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the weekend and Easter Monday away from the classroom. So parents can take two days’ leave and have 5 days at their disposal for a family trip.
Easter in the mountains
A mountain landscape waking up after winter, meadows and flowers in bloom, and wonderful clean air on top of that – it’s all so tempting to see in person rather than just in photos online. The Easter period is a great opportunity to set off and conquer the mountain trails with your nearest and dearest.
What’s more, spending Easter in the mountains is a chance to get to know highlander customs and experience a true Śmigus-Dyngus (Wet Monday), which is known here as the great “polewacka” (dousing). Remember that if you want to refuse a soaking, you have to buy your way out!
Easter breakfast in Zakopane or the Tatras
Zakopane is hugely popular at this time. It’s a destination tourists very often choose, at different times of the year. And it has to be said, not without reason – Zakopane is beautiful in the autumn and winter season as well as in spring and summer. In Zakopane, plenty of hotels, hostels and private apartments are available to rent over the Easter holidays. Some of them also offer an Easter breakfast. And who wouldn’t be tempted by an Easter meal with a view of the mountain peaks?
Zakopane isn’t the only place worth the attention of trekking enthusiasts dreaming of a trip this Easter. The Tatras also beckon with their beautiful trails. A trip to this region is a great idea, especially as combining rest with long walks across the Tatra mountain pastures will really recharge your batteries for the coming weeks at work or school.
A restful break at a spa town
You can also spend Easter with the family at a spa town, where there’ll be no shortage of peace and quiet. You’ll find such a place in Polanica-Zdrój, for instance, in Lower Silesia. It’s a great base for walks for the whole family.
Another interesting destination for those in need of a rest over Easter is the Wielka Pieniawa Mineral Water Pump Room, where you can sample spring water with health-giving properties. Clean air, beautiful views and natural spring water will certainly boost your immunity and general fitness, and fill you with energy for the coming weeks.
Easter breakfast on the beach
The Polish seaside is beautiful in spring too. No wonder many tourists like to visit it even when the temperature doesn’t allow for sunbathing on the beach. At Easter, too, tourists are happy to head for the seaside resorts.
The most popular spots are the Tricity (Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot), Kołobrzeg, the Hel Peninsula, Darłowo and Łeba.
The weather over this year’s Easter may be ideal for long walks along the seashore. Forecasts predict temperatures above 10 degrees Celsius, and in places even 15!
Besides, there’s more to life than walks on the beach! The seaside still has plenty of attractions worth seeing – lighthouses, numerous restaurants and cafés, small towns and cycle routes you can tackle as a whole family.
Easter in Masuria
Beautiful natural surroundings, vast lakes, walking trails and plenty of attractions – all this awaits you in Masuria. The region’s historic sites and interesting places are simply begging to be visited with the whole family.
Easter in Masuria is also a perfect opportunity for an active break. In this region you can not only go walking but also hire a boat or take a trip to the Boyen Fortress.
Did you know that on Easter Sunday, in many villages in Masuria, there’s a tradition of an early-morning dip in the water, which is supposed to guarantee good health for the whole year? What’s more, instead of the Wet Monday frenzy, here they observe the custom of “smaganie” (whipping), which involves striking the doors of houses with green willow or juniper twigs for good luck.
It’s definitely worth coming here to spend a pleasant Easter with the family, but also to get to know the customs of other regions of Poland.
Kashubia invites you for Easter
There’s probably no better time to visit Kashubia than at Easter! Here it’s the most important holiday, celebrated with great fanfare. Easter is called Jastrë, and tradition has it that you eat prażnica – eggs fried on lard or bacon. Children love a Kashubian Easter, because here they hunt for sweet gifts that the Easter bunny hides in little nests.
What’s more, Wet Monday is celebrated without any water! Here, as in Masuria, “smaganie” is preferred. In the past, girls were whipped with twigs too, which was supposed to herald a quick marriage.
Kashubia welcomes everyone hungry for an active break – there’s plenty to explore and admire in this region of Poland.
Easter in the city
The run-up to Easter 2023 in the city can be interesting too! At this time, many of Poland’s biggest cities hold fairs and markets where you can get to know folk art better, sample delicacies from different regions of Poland, and even buy a few interesting decorations.
Big cities often also organise events for children, such as painting Easter eggs, making your own Easter decorations, or entertainment and displays of the customs of the local area. Children can also take part in numerous games and activities under their parents’ watchful eye.
And maybe a trip like this to a neighbouring city would be a good idea for an active Easter? You could organise a day trip for the whole family and explore Poznań, Wrocław, Kraków, Warsaw, Łódź or another city a few dozen kilometres away.
Easter abroad?
For those who need more warmth and sunshine, we suggest an Easter getaway abroad. At this time of year, Malta, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Egypt will be glad to welcome you. You won’t be short of sun there, as temperatures hover around 20–23 degrees Celsius.
In these beautiful countries, it’s not only warmth that awaits you but also plenty of attractions – fascinating historic sites, beautiful landscapes and unusual Easter celebrations.
It’s worth checking out last-minute deals, which offer good-value stays even in the most luxurious hotels. If you want a break from the Easter customs we have in Poland, a trip abroad will be the perfect solution for you!
An Easter trip for the whole family
An Easter trip for the whole family is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest. Poland offers plenty of interesting places worth exploring, or simply relaxing in. And those who need some sunshine and warmth will love the attractive offers from travel agencies inviting you to holiday abroad.
If you’re still looking for an idea for an Easter getaway, we hope our suggestions will appeal to you! Remember to have fun and recharge your batteries – after all, there are still two weeks to get through until the May Day long weekend!
Easter in the mountains with a dog – what to remember
When heading off on a short Easter trip, you don’t have to leave your pet in someone else’s care. You can take them with you and hit the road by train or by car. And believe us, your dog will certainly appreciate mountain hikes together in springtime!
Before you go, you need to make sure that your accommodation is dog-friendly. In addition, your pet should be prepared for the journey and for long hikes in the mountains – here the right accessories are essential: a water bottle, a portable bowl, a long/short leash, a tracker in case your dog runs off, and snacks.
Where to go for an Easter trip to the mountains with a dog?
The best spots for a trip to the mountains with a dog:
- The Karkonosze Mountains – Karkonosze National Park is dog-friendly, and many dog owners choose to visit the trails to Śnieżka, Szrenica or the Śnieżne Kotły cirques.
- The Bieszczady Mountains – it’s worth knowing that the National Park doesn’t allow dogs, but that doesn’t change the fact that you’ll find other interesting walking routes here around Solina, Jasło and Dwernik-Kamień.
- The Table Mountains (Góry Stołowe) – the National Park gladly welcomes dogs, so it’s worth heading to Szczeliniec Wielki, Błędne Skały or Skalne Grzyby.
- The Tatras – unfortunately, Tatra National Park is closed to dogs here, but you can visit other areas – Gubałówka, Zakopane and the Chochołowska Valley.
Easter at the seaside with a dog
A trip to the seaside for Easter with your dog is an excellent idea! You just need to remember to check whether the local beaches, accommodation and restaurants are dog-friendly.
Our suggestions for a seaside trip with a dog are:
- Hel – there are pet beaches in Jastarnia and Kuźnica.
- Łeba – the dog-walking zone on the beach stretches a full 300 metres!
- Międzyzdroje – the whole town is dog-friendly, and the pet zone on the beach is in sectors L and M, which you can reach via Gryfa Pomorskiego street.
- Pogorzelica – the beach where you can walk your dog is at beach entrance no. 2, on Morska street.
- The Tricity – a great choice both for people looking for attractions outside the beach season and for their dogs – in Gdańsk you’ll find a 100-metre beach level with the park in the Brzeźno district, in Gdynia there are two dog beaches – in Orłowo and between Oksywie and Babie Doły – and in Sopot at entrance number 43, from where you can walk all the way to the border with Gdańsk.
