Kids & Families
Kids & Families All kids just want to play, even young tigers in Warsaw Zoo (p.63)! | Photo: Warsaw City Authority.
Warsaw has a tonne of sightseeing, but not all places are suited for youngsters. You can only expect them to be quiet and respectful in museums for so long. There must be something else to do in this town, right? Yup! The first step to having a great family vacation abroad is to accept that what you want to do, and what your kids want to do are hardly one and the same. That said, there’s no reason you can’t find common ground in Warsaw’s major attractions.
Helpful Hints & Ideas The perfect choice is to go to the Copernicus Science Centre (p.45), which will not only keep the kids entertained with the games and interactive nature of the museum, but the adults with also have a whale of a time too. The Warsaw Rising Museum (p.55) is super-modern and highly interactive, with kid specific educational zones. The Dollhouse Museum (p.63) is a charming experience showcasing over 120 historical dollhouses. Multikino in Złote Tarasy (E-8) and Cinema City Arkadia (C-2) are good options to see the latest kids’ movies on a rainy day. If more action packed indoor attractions are your thing, Warsaw also has Hangar 646 for trampolining madness. Hulakula Leisure Centre (p.60) not only has bowling, but an indoor playground 62
for the kids to run wild! MK Bowling Entertainment Centre (p.61) is a great venue for adults and families. IF that’s not enough, Pomaluj.art (p.61) is immensely fun with ceramic painting workshops! For something completely different, check out the World of Illusion (p.61), essentially an educational museum but also great for selfie pics! Sometimes the best thing to do is simply take a charming walk along the Royal Route (p.30) and onward to the Old Town (p.24), where in the warmer months, the area has a family atmosphere. Other outdoor leisure activities could include a visit to Łazienki Park (p.36) with plenty of cute squirrels, peacocks and ducks around! For more animals, check out Warsaw Zoo (p.63)! Don’t forget that Warsaw has plenty of parks to choose from, all with play areas for the kids to jump, swing, duck and roll, with all the central ones marked on our maps at the back. The Vistula Boulevards (p.44) are great for those wishing to walk, bike, skate or play in specially installed play areas for the kids. For general cycling, we highly recommend using the Veturilo city bike hire service (stations marked on our maps, available Apr-Npv), with plenty of cycle lanes across Warsaw to ride safely. If you have hyperactive kids, then going to any of Warsaw’s swimming pools, such as Powsin Cultural Park (p.60), all with their own child-friendly play areas, are perfect anytime of year.
