Best attracions in Warsaw for a 2 days trip

Our first stop was the E. Wedel Museum – a real treat for sweet lovers. The museum is located in a building attached to a working factory, so we could see how iconic delicacies such as Wedel Halva, Czekotubka or hand-decorated Wedel Cakes are made. Best of all, the museum is interactive, which means that both children and adults will have a great time there. You can touch, smell and, of course, try the sweets! The guided tour began with the history of the cocoa tree – where it comes from, what it looks like and how it is transformed into chocolate. One of the most interesting rooms was dedicated to the famous Polish marshmallow sweets called Ptasie Mleczko. We learnt about the origin of the name of these sweets and daydreamed while lying on large poufs, looking at the ceiling made of cloud-like moulds. In the background, we could hear a fragment of the song Cheek to Cheek - ‘Heaven, I'm in heaven...’ - what a great feeling! Afterwards, we learnt about the history of Wedel's packaging design. Oh, that brings back memories! We were also able to design our own packaging for Ptasie Mleczko, and at the end, each participant received a bar of milk chocolate straight from the factory! At the end of the tour, we could enjoy the terrace with a view of the city and, of course, visit the shop with various sweets and souvenirs. We decided to buy ‘Give them a chance’ - a pack of sweets that taste amazing, but have minor defects. This way, we supported the Wedel programme, which aims to reduce food waste. We got broken pieces of milk chocolate with nuts in our package... yummy!

Next, we went back to the days of illuminated advertising at the Neon Museum at 25 Mińska Street. It is the first and only museum in Poland dedicated to neon advertisements from the communist era. You can easily see the whole exhibition in an hour. Here, you will learn what neons are, discover the history of illuminated advertising and, of course, admire the legendary illuminated signs that once lit up the streets of Warsaw. It is the perfect place for memorable photos and a journey back in time. Tickets cost only 18 PLN, making it an inexpensive and extremely unique attraction.

Then we went to the Polish Vodka Museum, which is located in the building where the flagship Polish spirits, such as Wyborowa and Luksusowa, were once bottled. Here, you can learn about the 500-year history of Polish vodka, find out what ingredients are used in its production and what criteria it must meet to be called ‘Polish vodka’. An interesting part of the museum is the bottle exhibition, where you can see how the packaging design has changed and which brands were popular during the communist era. At the end of the tour, there is a tasting of different types of Polish vodka, during which the guide talks about the influence of raw materials on the taste and aroma of the drink. It is an interesting and worth visiting place for both adult Polish tourists and foreigners.

In the evening, we went to one of the best viewpoints in Warsaw – the observation deck on the 30th floor of the Palace of Culture and Science. At a height of 114 metres, the view from this point is breathtaking, especially during the night when the city is illuminated by thousands of lights. I think you will agree that this is one of the must-see attractions in Warsaw.

A regular ticket costs 28 PLN and the terrace is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

For dinner, we went to the elegant restaurant ‘Wódka Gessler na Widelcu’ at Plac Trzech Krzyży, which serves traditional Polish dishes. The style and dishes of the restaurant are inspired by pre-war Warsaw, and the ambience is enhanced by a pianist playing live. We tried the beef tartare and Polish dumplings – everything was excellent! The service was very professional, with a French touch. It is the perfect place for a special dinner. You will feel the atmosphere of old Warsaw and eat fantastic Polish dishes.

There is no better place for a walk in the city center of Warsaw than the Royal Łazienki Park. This beautiful, huge park is home to many monuments, such as the Palace on the Isle, the Old Orangery and the Amphitheatre. You may even encounter squirrels and peacocks along the way. At the entrance, it is worth trying a traditional Warsaw sweet – ‘panski skóra’ (a type of shortbread). This place is enchanting at any time of the year and never gets boring.

After the walk, we went to the Old Town to visit the Royal Castle - one of the most important monuments in Poland, which once served as a royal residence. Here you can admire the richly decorated royal chambers, the Throne Room, the Senators' Room (where the 3 May Constitution was signed in 1791, with a facsimile of the original document on display), and many incredible works of art, including Rembrandt's famous paintings such as Girl in a Picture Frame and Scholar at a Desk. Visiting the Royal Castle is an unforgettable journey through Polish history, showing both its moments of triumph and its difficult moments. It is a place that everyone should visit to better understand our country's rich heritage.

An extremely moving part of our visit was the Warsaw Uprising Museum. This place realistically depicts the fate of the Warsaw insurgents and inhabitants in 1944. The exhibition includes authentic exhibits - weapons, uniforms, everyday objects, as well as letters written by the insurgents to their loved ones. One of the most poignant moments of the tour is watching the moving film ‘City of Ruins’ - a 3D reconstruction showing the destroyed Warsaw just after the uprising. You can also listen to recordings of witnesses to those events, which convey the horror and heroism of those days in an extremely personal way. This museum is a must for anyone who wants to understand the history of the capital and the heroism of its inhabitants, and it is a place that makes you reflect your life.