Poznań in 2 days
A ready route for 2 days in Poznań: the main sights grouped by area, so you don't walk back and forth. Each day opens on the map with all its stops.
Old Market Square & Royal Castle (Stary Rynek) · City centre: Imperial Quarter, Plac Wolności & Stary Browar
7 places · about 6,5 h of sightseeing · 2,7 km between them
Morning
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Old Market Square (Stary Rynek)The colourful Renaissance heart of Poznań, ringed by arcaded merchants' houses around the Town Hall.
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Town Hall and the Noon Billy Goats (Ratusz, Koziołki)The Renaissance Town Hall, famous for two mechanical goats that butt heads on its tower every day at noon.
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Croissant Museum (Rogalowe Muzeum Poznania)A timed show where you watch bakers make the St Martin's croissant, with a bit of history and a tasting.
Afternoon
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Royal Castle and Museum of Applied Arts (Zamek Królewski, Muzeum Sztuk Użytkowych)A rebuilt royal castle on Przemysł Hill housing a collection of furniture, clocks, glass and applied art.
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National Museum in Poznań (Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu)Poznań's main art museum, with Polish and European painting, sculpture and temporary exhibitions.
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Imperial Castle (Zamek Cesarski, CK Zamek)The last Prussian-era imperial residence in Europe, now a cultural centre with historic rooms and exhibitions.
Evening
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Adam Mickiewicz Square and the June 1956 Monument (Plac Mickiewicza, Pomnik Poznańskiego Czerwca 1956)The square in front of the Imperial Castle with the Poznań June 1956 crosses and memorial to the workers' uprising.
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Ostrów Tumski & Śródka
5 places · about 4,5 h of sightseeing · 1,4 km between them
Morning
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Genius Loci Archaeological Reserve (Rezerwat Archeologiczny Genius Loci)An underground exhibition showing the foundations of a 10th-century Piast palace chapel and ruler's burial site.
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Poznań Cathedral (Archikatedra Poznańska)The Gothic cathedral on Ostrów Tumski, burial place of the first Polish rulers, with the Golden Chapel.
Afternoon
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Bishop Jordan Bridge (Most Biskupa Jordana)A pedestrian bridge opened in 2007 linking Ostrów Tumski with Śródka, with river views.
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Porta Posnania Interactive Heritage Centre (Brama Poznania, ICHOT)A modern interactive exhibition on the origins of Poznań and Poland, with an audioguide in eight languages.
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Śródka districtA historic district just across the river from the cathedral, with murals, small cafes and the Maltanka railway start nearby.
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Good to know
When to go
May to September is best — cafés on the Old Market Square and walks around Lake Malta and Lake Rusałka. Winter is cold and grey, but museums and cafés are warm and the zoo is open every day.
Book ahead
Croissant Museum (Rogalowe Muzeum Poznania)
Closed days
- Royal Castle and Museum of Applied Arts (Zamek Królewski, Muzeum Sztuk Użytkowych) — closed: Monday
- National Museum in Poznań (Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu) — closed: Monday
- Genius Loci Archaeological Reserve (Rezerwat Archeologiczny Genius Loci) — closed: Monday
- Porta Posnania Interactive Heritage Centre (Brama Poznania, ICHOT) — closed: Monday
Want times, places to eat and a plan for your own dates?
In your own plan:
- exact times for each day, checked against the opening hours on your dates
- places to eat near every stop, in three budgets
- your flights, hotel, kids and pace taken into account