Kids & Families
Kids & Families Get vertical in Stacja Grawitacja and check out the other fun activities on p.60.
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 approach to Jewish history at POLIN (p.51) is equally as interactive, and appropriate for pre-teens and upwards. If action-packed indoor attractions interest you more, Warsaw also has Stacja Grawitacja (p.60) for trampolining madness. Hulakula Leisure Centre (p.60) not only has bowling, but an indoor 62
playground for the kids to run wild! MK Bowling Entertainment Centre (p.61) is also a great venue for adults and families with kids. Alternatively, get artsy with the ceramic painting workshops offered by Pomaluj.art (p.61), or expand your mind (and have fun playing tricks on it) in 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-Nov), with plenty of cycle lanes across Warsaw to ride safely.
