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The currency unit in Poland is PLN called ZLOTY (zl) 1 PLN is into 100 GROSZ (gr). There are notes of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 zloty and coins of 1,2 and 5 zloty and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 gr. There are many money exchange points in Wroclaw which can be used by travelers. Our advise is to avoid any exchanges in banks due to much worse rate of exchange – banks add very high commission on each transaction.[Practical Tips]
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Best time of the year to visit Wroclaw is probably from May to September as there is a big chance of nice, warm and sunny weather in this period. During the summer however some occasional downpours happen but generally July is the warmest month.[Practical Tips]
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Wroclaw, like most cities of Poland, is a very safe city but you should exercise the usual caution and keep guard of your valuables especially around crowded places or places popular with tourists like the main train station or the town square (Rynek). It is still wise to stay cautions in the tourist centre and even more cautions while staying outside the Old Town area, but generally Wroclaw can be classified as a very safe city.[Practical Tips]
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Living in Poland is no longer as cheap as it used to be since the market economy has come to be effective. Poland was in the 80's a hyperinflation country but now annual inflation rate has fallen below 10 %. The national currency, the zloty (PLN) has consequently become quite stable. Compared to most western European countries, food in Wroclaw is rather cheap. Nevertheless Wroclaw is the one of the most expensive city in Poland, but isn't as expensive as Warsaw or Krakow.[Practical Tips]
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Wroclaw has more than 300 restaurants, pubs and cafes, and visitors should have no problem finding a good restaurant serving Polish, Italian, French or Oriental cuisine. Poles are very passionate about their food. In addition to a great appetite for merriment, Polish men and women love to eat well. Wroclaw won't disappoint even the most finicky of tastes. From the dirt cheap to the glitzy and glamorous and spanning the culinary globe, you'll find it all in Wroclaw. Wroclaw has a splendid range of restaurants for dining out, so we're sure you'll find something to your taste.[Practical Tips]
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There are several national and church holidays in Poland: 1st January – New Year Easter Sunday & Monday – variable date 1st May – Labour Day 3rd May – Constitution Day Corpus Christi – variable date in June 15th August – Assumption of the Holy Mother of God 1st November – All Saints Day 11th November – Independence Day 25-26th December – Christmas.[Practical Tips]
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It's difficult to mention Wroclaw and not go on to mention the word nightlife in the same breath. The city is quickly enhancing its already solid reputation as a party town and easily has enough pubs and clubs to cater for a city twice its size. Perhaps this isn't so surprising when you consider that this is a place revelling in its status as a boom town on the frontiers of New Europe, and that those with a share in the wealth seem as keen as any to "liquidize their assets" at the nearest watering-hole. On top of these hard-working professionals, for two thirds of the year Wroclaw is home to over 130,000 students.[Practical Tips]
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The Mikolaj Kopernik airport is located about 12 km from the city centre. It is small and very easy to find your way in. This is a local airport servicing connections to many place. Right now, the sturdy old Wroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport (in Polish Port Lotniczy im. Mikolaja Kopernika we Wroclawiu) does a fine job in ushering people in and out of the city. Just 13 km west of the city centre you will be through passport control and baggage claim in minutes. About cash we recommend using one of the ATMs. You will also find press stores, an information desk (of sorts), a refreshment kiosk and a snack bar at the airport. There are also usually lots of friendly young volunteers in orange t-shirts running around ready to answer any questions you might have.[Arriving Wroclaw]
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Polish rail network is pretty well developed and Wroclaw is important point. In anticipation of the 2012 European Football Championships Wroclaw's main train station is presently undergoing major renovation works on the entire building, including the interior, exterior, tracks, platforms, facilities and even the area surrounding the train station. Works are not scheduled to be complete until 2012. To deal with this, the city, instead of approaching the work in sections, has essentially shut off access to 90% of the station complex and set up a temporary station building at 10/12 Sucha Street, on the eastern side of the main station complex.[Arriving Wroclaw]
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If you plan to visit Wroclaw by car, please remember about having you driving license and car’s registration documents with you. Foreign driving licenses are valid in Poland. Travelling on Polish roads is free, except just a few short ways. It is all because of lack of motorways, freeways and fast routes. One of the only major highways in the country, the A4 connects Wroclaw with Berlin (via Legnica) and Krakow (via Opole and Katowice).[Arriving Wroclaw]
