Top short trip places for Poland from Germany

The German-Polish border stretches from the Baltic Sea coast to the south of Dresden. The neighboring country in the east of the republic has been in the EU since 2004. At the same time, the state belongs to the Schengen zone, which is why it is particularly easy to travel from Germany.

Poland can be reached quickly for a short trip by train, car, bus and plane. But where does the journey go within the holiday country? The following list presents five travel destinations in Poland that are highly recommended.

Warsaw is the interesting capital of Poland. It impresses with its diverse architecture from a wide variety of eras. You will find Gothic churches as well as classicist palace buildings and blocks of houses from the Soviet era.

Dazzling skyscrapers show how modern the capital is. Bombings during World War II destroyed large parts of the old town. Today it shines with a market square and pastel-colored buildings. Here you sit in the café and watch the hustle and bustle.

The port city suffered greatly during the Second World War, which required a lot of reconstruction work. Today the big city is extremely colorful and modern. You stroll through charming alleys and enjoy the traditional regional cuisine.

Not far from the so-called Long Market you will discover the Neptune Fountain. It dates from the 17th century and is decorated with a bronze sea god statue.

A successful souvenir from Gdansk is a piece of jewelry made of amber. Why? The city is an important center for the trade in petrified resin.

This historically important city is located in the south of the country near the border with the Czech Republic. It attracts holidaymakers from all over the world year after year because its medieval center is very well preserved.

Its Jewish quarter is also a popular photo opportunity on a short trip. The center of the old town is a huge market square: Rynek Glówny. There you will visit the so-called Cloth Hall, which is a trading center from the Renaissance period. St. Mary's Church and a Gothic basilica from the 14th century are also worth seeing.

If you want to combine culture and relaxation, Kolberg is the right place for you. The Baltic Sea resort is very well known due to its brine springs. You can spend relaxing moments on and in the water.

Another highlight is the Kolberg pier. It leads far out into the Baltic Sea and gives you a breathtaking view of the waterfront and the lighthouse. It was built in the 17th century, but bombing during the Second World War made restoration work necessary.

Other sights include the Gothic St. Mary's Basilica and the castle-like town hall.

Szczecin is located on the Oder in the northwest of the country. The big city can be reached particularly quickly due to its proximity to Germany. Its eventful history has produced outstanding sights such as the 19th century Hakenstrasse and the castle of the former Pomeranian dukes.

Truly unique is the imposing St. James Cathedral with a tower that offers a fantastic view over the city. From there you walk to the Old Town Hall with its museum of city history.