Wrocław is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Poland. With its modern airport, a brand new Wrocław Motorway Ring Road, comfortable road and railways connections to Berlin and Prague, Wrocław has become the heart of tourism in Central Europe.
Rich history – a melting pot of nations/multiculturalism
This fourth biggest Polish city (after Warsaw, Kraków and Łódź) draws hundreds of tourists every year – because of its rich and long history. In the last millennium Wrocław belonged to Germany, The Kingdom of Bohemia (today's Czech Republic), Prussia (today's Austria) and Poland. The influence of so many cultures can be seen in the city's architecture, making it one of the most interesting cities in Poland where the past and the presence are tightly entwined.
Incredible nature
Wrocław – also known as Polish Venice – is located on the Oder River as well as on 12 little islands. There are 112 bridges in the city with the most beautiful ones located in the Ostrów Tumski area, a historic cradle of the town inhabited by the Ślężanie tribe back in the Middle Ages. The Japanese Garden is a real horticultural gem and a real treat for all those who love parks and the greenery.
A city of festivals
The cultural offer of the city includes music, theatre and film festivals of international renown.
- International Festival Wratislavia Cantans www.wratislaviacantans.pl
- Jazz nad Odrą Jazz Festival www.jazznadodra.pl
- WROSTJA, Singing Actors Festival, Wrocław Festival of One-Actor Theatres and of Monodramas (the oldest monodrama festival in the world) www.wrostja.art.pl
- International Theatre Festival Dialog Wrocław www.dialogfestival.pl
- Monumental opera performances organised in Wrocław's Millenium Dome have already become well-known in Europe www.opera.wroclaw.pl
Film makers and cinema fans from all over the world come to Wrocław every year to see:
- International Film Festival T-mobile New Horizons www.nowehoryzonty.pl
- American Film Festival www.americanfilmfestival.pl
In 2016 Wrocław will become the European Capital of Culture!
For current cultural and artistic evens please visit: www.kreatywnywroclaw.pl.
UEFA Euro 2012™
The year 2012 marks an international sporting event held in Wrocław – the city is hosting the Finals of the European Football Championships UEFA Euro 2012™. Because of this world-famous event, our dynamically developing city has seen a true investment boom: new roads, bridges, ring roads and hotels have been built. The heart of all these sport events in June 2012 is a newly open sports stadium in Maślice, seating over 40 thousand people.
Wrocław nightlife
The old market square (Rynek) in Wrocław with its surrounding Old Town is often called the largest club in Central Europe. The lively city centre abounds in bars, pubs, clubs and discos. Many places are open until the last guest has left which – particularly at weekends – makes you think that our city never sleeps. Wrocław's friendliness and openness draws hundreds of tourists. Since the city is also a dynamic academic centre, local pubs and clubs are filled with young people from all over the world.
