Hotele w PoznaniuPoznan weather and average temperature |
Poland's climate is influenced by a continental climate from the east and a maritime climate from the west. As the result the weather is changeable, with significant differences from day to day. Winter one year can be almost without snow, whereas another year heavy snows can paralyse transport for days. Summer [...] |
Poznan International Fair |
The Poznan International Fair (PIF) (Polish: Miedzynarodowe Targi Poznanskie) is a long-established (the first trade was organized in 1921) and recognized brand. It is the leader among trade fair organizers in Poland and one of the most important trade fair centres in Europe.It comprises over 60 specialized exhibitions, often considered the [...] |
Selected Higher Education Institutions |
Adam Mickiewicz University in PoznanSelected faculties: biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, geology, information technology, materials engineering, mathematics, environment protection, political science, law, psychology, sociology, business and marketing.
Technical University of Poznan Selected faculties: automatics and robotics, electronics and telecommunication, electrical engineering, technical physics, information technology, materials engineering, environmental engineering, mathematics, mechanics and machine [...] |
Business oppotunities in Greater Poland voivodship |
Greater Poland Voivodeship (also Wielkopolska Province) is a voivodeship, or province, of west-central Poland. It was created January 1, 1999, out of the former Poznan, Kalisz, Konin, Pila and Leszno voivodeships, pursuant to the 1998 Local Government Reorganization Act. Wielkopolska Province is second in area and third in population among Poland's [...] |
History of Poznan |
The history of Poznan, one of the oldest Polish cities, is closely connected with the history of Poland as the city used to be the capital of the state in the middle of the 10th century. The traces of the earliest settlements date back to the Stone Age, whereas the origins [...] |
Poznan Lawica Airport - Flying to Poznan |
Poznan's airport named after Henryk Wienawski – the world-famous Polish violinist and composer – is situated about 5 km west of the city centre. It offers both regular flights operated by such carriers as LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and low-budget flights operated by such carriers as Ryanair, Wizzair and [...] |
Lilli Palmer - Talented Actress from Poznan |
Lilli Palmer (1914 – 1986) was a German actress born in Poznan (then part of Prussia, Germany). After her screen debut in ''Crime Unlimited'', she appeared in British films. In 1945 she married Rex Harrison and moved to Hollywood. The most famous films she starred in are: ''Cloak and Dagger'' and [...] |
Paul Edmund de Strzelecki - Prominent Polish Explorer of the Down Under |
Pawel Edmund Strzelecki (aka Paul Edmund de Strzelecki) (1797 – 1873) was a Polish geologist and explorer. He was born in Gluszyna (a part of today's Poznan). In 1831 he left for England to escape from the Russia ruled Poland. He is most famous for his discoveries in Australia where he [...] |
Krzysztof Komeda- Outstanding Jazz Pianist |
Krzysztof Komeda (born Krzysztof Trzcinski) (1931 – 1969) was born in Poznan. He was an outstanding Polish jazz pianist and composer who is mostly renowned for his original style. He is also often referred to as the precursor of European jazz. A Doctor of Medicine by profession, he devoted his life [...] |
Poznan International Fair - Past and Present |
Poznan's trade traditions
Poznan is famous nationwide and abroad for the Poznan International Fair held here since 1921. Thus, it is one of the European towns with the longest trade fair traditions whose origins date back as far as 1254 when Poznan was granted a privilege by Przemysl the First.
Those [...] |
Tourist Bus/Train/Tram Lines |
If staying in Poznan between April 28th and October 14th, 2007 an attractive way of sightseeing Poznan, especially the Maltanka Lake and its picturesque environs, worth recommending is taking MALTANKA Park Railway.
This unique 600 mm narrow gauge railway is one of the very few railways in Poland which have survived [...] |
Getting Around Poznan by Ship |
If visiting Poznan from May 1st till the end of September, there is an opportunity of going on a cruise along the Warta River. The ship, called ''Jagienka'', is one of the two rare examples of a side wheel paddle steamer. The major cruises are one hour long. From Monday till [...] |
Parking Zones in Poznan |
Parking rules
Park your car in the car parks. Otherwise, your car may be towed away to a police car park or it can be wheel-clamped. You might also find a parking ticket under the windscreen wiper for parking with no valid parking pass.
All over the city there are pay [...] |
Getting Around Poznan by Car or Bike |
Getting Around Poznan by Car
While using a private car or one hired from one of the car rentals, always drive carefully and beware of potholes. If possible, avoid the peak-hour traffic (i.e. between 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. – 7 p.m).
For details on car rentals see: http://www.poznan.pl/mim/public/main/class.html?id_cz=6129&id_klasy=514&lang=pl
Roads [...] |
Public Transport Tickets |
Both buses and trams use the same tickets issued by the MPK (Public Transportation Company) in Poznan. However, the bus and tram ticket systems differ.
TRAM TICKETS
If going by TRAM, one should get a TIME TICKET, which means that a given ticket is valid for a specified period of time. One [...] |
Getting Around Poznan by Tram |
During the last few years the number of cars in Poznan has increased considerably. Consequently, the streets become jammed during the peak hours. At that time of the day the best way of moving around the city is going on foot, using public transport (especially a tram) or going by bike.
For [...] |
Getting Around Poznan by Bus |
During the last few years the number of cars in Poznan has increased considerably. Consequently, the streets become jammed during the peak hours. At that time of the day the best way of moving around the city is going on foot, using public transport (especially a tram) or going by bike.
For [...] |
Arriving in Poznan |
By air
So far if you have flown to Poland, you have probably landed either at Okecie Airport (Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport) or at Krakow-Balice Airport (John Paul II International Airport) which are considered to be the busiest and the most modern airports in the country. Nowadays the situation has changed dramatically. [...] |
Things to do in Poznan
Poznan entertainment
PDF Guide to Poznan
Poznan events
International Theatre Festival Malta, St. John's Fair and Young Audience Film Festival are the most internationally acclaimed annual events in Poznan among plenty of other concerts, exhibitions, festivals and plays to choose from every month.
Poznan sightseeing
Map of Poznan
Plan your trip with our interactive Poznan Map section. Major routes through and around Poznan city.
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