Poland is one of my favourite countries and visiting Wroclaw is definitely one of my favourite experiences. There’s quite a bit of Wroclaw content on Inside Laura’s Head already, including a complete guide to Wroclaw that you should definitely read before you visit. But if you’re looking for a variety of things to do in the city, this one’s for you. There’s absolutely hundreds of things to do in Wroclaw, honestly. This post will give you 33 of the best, in my opinion, things to do in Wroclaw.
Wroclaw FAQs
- Is Wroclaw worth visiting?
Yes, Wroclaw is absolutely worth visiting! The city has something for everyone, from good food to colour, aerial views to animals, and a wide variety of things to do. I think everyone should book a trip.
- How many days do you need in Wroclaw?
If you’re visiting Wroclaw for the first time, I’d suggest at least three days. That way, you’ll have enough time to do a lot of the things on my list, visit the Zoo, have a night out and eat plenty of meals in the city. One day in Wroclaw isn’t a waste of time, though, just be super choosy about what you do.
- Is Wroclaw walkable?
Wroclaw is set up really well for pedestrians and you can walk everywhere. If you want to keep your step count to a more sensible number, trams and buses are regular, cheap and easy to use. In my experience they’ve always been on time and you can tap on and tap off with your debit card, which is perfect.
- What are the best free things to do in Wroclaw?
The absolute best free thing to do in Wroclaw is just enjoy people watching. The Neon Side Gallery is something I’ve never seen elsewhere, dwarf hunting is super fun, and exploring the colourful backyards of Nadodrze is still something I’m desperate to do.
My top 5 things to do in Wroclaw-if you’re visiting Wroclaw for a really short time, do these things first!
Wroclaw is a city you can easily spend a week in but if you’re not that lucky, you might only be visiting for a day or so. If you’re time limited you’ll need to be strategic. These are my top five things to do in Wroclaw:
- Hunt for dwarves – but you can’t really miss them!
- Enjoy Rynek’s beautiful buildings and take in the street performances
- Eat Pierogi at Pierogarnia – you can’t go to Poland without having dumplings
- Check out the best views of Wroclaw from Sky Tower
- Visit Wroclaw Zoo’s Afrykarium – one of the best in Europe
1. Walk around beautiful Rynek and enjoy the pastel buildings
My absolute favourite thing to do in Wroclaw is just wander around Rynek, the city’s main square. I like to just take it all in. Rynek is surrounded by beautiful pastel buildings and there’s plenty of seating to sit and people-watch. On my first visit, I grabbed some food at McDonalds and sat outside. I even had a sparrow join me to eat chips from my hand. Absolutely magical.
⏱ Time needed: Ten minutes upwards depending on how much people watching you fancy
💰 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Rynek, Wroclaw
⭐ Worth it?: Yes, Rynek is a must see part of Wroclaw
💡 My tip: See Rynek at different times of day if you can, as the square is so different at dusk and in the evening
2. Hunt for dwarves – one of the best things to do in Wroclaw
Wroclaw has little brass dwarf statues all over the city. Wroclaw’s dwarves are a tribute to the Orange Alternative, a 1980s anti-communist group that was founded in the city. Some of them are in really obvious places and some are more hidden. You can see them up lampposts, on the side of buildings, everywhere! If you’re looking for them you’ll spot them, and they’re really sweet.
There’s an app you can use to track which ones you’ve found if you’re really into them. Seeing at least some is one of the best things to do in Wroclaw.
I’ve written more about Wroclaw’s dwarves, so if these little cuties have grabbed your interest, don’t miss that post.
⏱ Time needed: From no time at all (you’ll spot some as you explore the city) to hours (if you want to hunt for specific dwarves)
💰 Cost: Free
📍 Location: All over the city
⭐ Worth it?: Yes, but don’t go out of your way to hunt them down unless you’re really excited, as you will spot them everywhere
💡 My tip: Use the Wroclaw Dwarves app if you want to track which ones you’ve seen
3. See the 24 hour flower market in Salt Square (Plac Solny)
Does anyone need to buy flowers at 3am? Probably not, but is it interesting that you can? I think so. If you do want to buy flowers at a weird time or if you just want to see the lovely flower market, head to Plac Solny whenever you want. It’s more interesting after dark than at 3pm, of course.
⏱ Time needed: Ten minutes
💰 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Plac Solny, Wroclaw
⭐ Worth it?: If you’re interested in something unusual about Wroclaw. If you don’t really care, skip this one.
💡 My tip: The 24 hour flower market is much more special late at night, otherwise it just feels like a standard flower market
4. Meet some furry friends at Zoo Latte while visiting Wroclaw
I enjoy visiting cat cafes and meeting new furry pals, so I looked into whether Wroclaw has one. It doesn’t, but whilst searching I found Zoo Latte, which is a more general animal cafe. Zoo Latte is only a couple of blocks from Rynek and so easy to get to on foot.
We popped in an hour before closing and didn’t actually end up getting a drink. The lovely lady working there was cleaning and I’m not sure she realised we wanted one. I was sat on the floor playing with their two cats, with a cat toy, so I maybe wasn’t obviously waiting!
The cafe also has two degus, two rabbits, a spider, a lizard and I think a couple of other animals. Obviously, most of the animals were in their cages, the cats were the only ones to be freely roaming.
Zoo Latte is nicely laid out. It has a couple of tables with swing seats and comfy sofas. I think during the day when the cafe is busier it would be a really nice experience.
⏱ Time needed: One hour
💰 Cost: Free to enter, but you’ll need to buy a drink
📍 Location: Rzeźnicza 34, 50-130 Wrocław
⭐ Worth it?: If you want to hang out with a couple of cute cats and see the other animals, absolutely. If you’re not a fan of curious cats who may try to steal your cake, it’s one to avoid.
💡 My tip: Animal cafes are always quieter at less obvious times. Zoo Latte is worth visiting mid afternoon rather than right in the middle of the lunchtime rush.
5. Take a golf buggy tour
Sometimes a trip can be too much walking and you need a rest. I’m always on the lookout for a different way to see a city. I couldn’t justify paying for something like a private tour when I was visiting Wroclaw but a golf buggy tour, when I spotted it online for around £13 per person, felt like a good deal.
As it happened, no one else was on our tour so we had a private one anyway. The buggy would have seated more people as a small group. You can look at golf buggy tour options here if you want to see the various ones they do.
⏱ Time needed: From 45 minutes, depending on the length of tour you book
💰 Cost: From £13
📍 Location: Various, check your booking
⭐ Worth it?: For those who want a relaxed tour with not much commentary, yes.
💡 My tip: Read the reviews before booking, so that you can make sure the tour you book is what you’re expecting.
6. Relax on a boat ride
Seeing a city from the water gives a different experience than walking the streets. I’ve done two boat rides in Wroclaw and neither were great for commentary, explaining what you could see. I still enjoyed both the rest and the alternative viewpoint though. Using my phone maps meant I could spot what the important buildings were. It’s honestly just a good break from walking for an hour.
⏱ Time needed: One hour
💰 Cost: From £15
📍 Location: Various, along the River Odra, Wroclaw
⭐ Worth it?: Yes, if you want to see the city from another angle
💡 My tip: If you are someone who would miss a commentary, have a look beforehand on a map to see which buildings you’ll see on your tour
7. See a show at the Multimedia fountain
Wroclaw’s Multimedia Fountain looks like a fairly boring fountain a lot of the time, but actually it’s much more special than you’d think. Every day, on the hour, between 10 and 7, there are shows where music plays and the water dances in time to the songs. In the evening, there are also lights. At weekends, there can be projections onto a screen behind the fountain too. It’s a real spectacle.
Sadly, when J and I visited Wroclaw in April 2026, the fountain light and music shows were not on. It was a real shame I missed out on seeing it again. It’s gone straight in at the top of my list for things to do in Wroclaw the next time I visit.
8. Visit the Japanese Garden
Located really close to the fountain, the Japanese Garden is an oasis of calm within the city. Full of beautiful bridges, plants, trees and water, it’s a lovely place to wander for a bit of peace.
The Japanese garden is open 1st April to 31st October, from 9 till 7. Tickets cost 30 zloty.
9. Climb St Mary Magdalene’s church for the views from the bridge of penitents
I don’t do well with heights but I do love a good view. One of the best aerial viewpoints in Wroclaw is the bridge of penitents at St Mary Magdalene’s church. It’s as accessible as anything with no lift can be, with fairly wide steps and handrails. I was out of breath at the top, but it was manageable.
I didn’t count the steps and my research is bringing up different numbers, but it’s somewhere between 247 and 300 for sure!
If you are really scared of heights, be aware that the first two-thirds of the climb is proper stone steps in an enclosed staircase. However, the top third is metal open floors and stairs that you can see straight through. I did not enjoy that! But I’ve climbed the tower twice now, so the view is worth it for me. I like that there are dwarves at the top, too.
10. Enjoy delicious hot chocolate at E. Wedel
E. Wedel is a Polish desserts and drinks chain with 34 different locations, including two in Wroclaw. The Chocolate Lounge offers all sorts of food and drink but the focus is on their chocolate menu. We’ve visited E. Wedel in a couple of Polish cities following a friend’s recommendation.
This time visiting Wroclaw, we chose a white iced chocolate and a chocolate tasting tray, and both were delicious. The tasting tray is the thickest hot chocolate ever, and whilst it looks small, it would’ve been a bit sickly if it was bigger. I would highly recommend sitting down with a chocolate drink when you’re ready for a break. You can find the E. Wedel branch we went to on Rynek.
11. Find colour in Kolorowe Podwórka (Colorful Backyards) of Nadodrze
Nadodrze was a more rundown part of Wroclaw in the 90s, until locals got together to discuss how they could improve their neighbourhood. They decided adding colourful murals would help to gentrify the area. Nadodrze is now covered with colour for people to find.
Nadodrze is about a 20-minute walk from Rynek and I’ve not managed to get there yet, so this section has no photo. But I’ve seen many pictures and it is honestly a must-visit when visiting Wroclaw. I’ll be heading straight there next time I’m in the city.
12. Runner looking for things to do in Wroclaw? Complete a Polish parkrun
This one is a bit more niche for sure. But if you’re a runner looking for things to do in Wroclaw, the city has a good parkrun. It’s an out-and-back route along a riverside and there’s a tram that takes you from central Wroclaw to very nearby. If you’re doing the silly parkrun challenges I’m currently obsessed with, you’ll tick off your W and get a Polish flag on your profile.
13. Visit Wroclaw Zoo’s Afrykarium and see the great selection of animals
I loved a zoo as an easy few hours on a solo trip and, luckily, J and I enjoy a good zoo together. We were in the city at Easter and I was worried that a lot of the things to do in Wroclaw would be closed on Easter Sunday. While this was the case, Wroclaw Zoo was open as normal, so we decided a day there would be a good idea.
Wroclaw Zoo is famous for its Afrykarium, a massive Africa-themed inside aquarium area with manatees, which I’d never seen in person. The whole area was themed so well with plants, fish and small land animals who would live around the water. It was one of the most special things I’ve seen in a zoo. Well worth a visit.
The rest of the zoo, whilst more like a standard zoo, was a good one. Wroclaw Zoo’s selection of cats was amazing: a clouded leopard; a group of tigers who happily lived and played together; and a snow leopard. The zoo also had a brown bear who seemed really happy in its large enclosure, and plenty of other animals, a real variety. I would definitely go to the zoo again if I was visiting Wroclaw.
14. See Rynek from a different angle at the top of St Elizabeth’s Church
Even if you’ve seen another higher up view of the city, climbing St Elizabeth’s Church for a different view is a good idea. You see the beautiful pastel buildings from a different spot but it’s just as spectacular. There are 300 steps so it’s challenging, but doable if you don’t have mobility issues.
St Elizabeth’s Church Tower is open 10 until 7, weather permitting, from April to October. Tickets to climb the tower cost 10 zloty, so it’s pretty cheap too.
15. Visit the memorial to the slaughtered animals on Stare Jatki
On my first trip to Wroclaw – unplanned and when I was new to travel blogging – I came across this when wandering and thought it was cute. On my second time visiting Wroclaw – more planned, with a lot of knowledge of the city and knowing I wanted to write some decent content – I specifically went to see it.
A group of local artists created the memorial. It remembers animals who were killed in the area, which used to be full of butchers, to feed the city, and the area’s overall history. It’s really central so this won’t take a lot out of your day, making it one of the quicker things to do in Wroclaw from this list.
16. Watch the Lamplighter at Cathedral Island at dusk
Traditionally, the lamps in Wroclaw were lit each night, by a man with a candle. Nowadays, most of the street lights are electric. However, Cathedral Island still has the old-fashioned lamps.
Each evening at dusk, crowds gather to watch the Lamplighter come to light up the island. When I realised this was happening, we went out especially to watch and were able to find where he was on his route easily by looking for the people following.
This is a really unique thing to watch, and worth adding to your list of things to do in Wroclaw for sure.
17. Walk Tumski Bridge and check out the love locks
Tumski Bridge is a small steel bridge across the river, by Cathedral Island. It’s full of love locks and there are a couple of dwarves to spot on the bridge too. It’s an easy stop as chances are you’re going to see Cathedral Island anyway, and the photos you can take from the bridge are beautiful.
If you’re visiting Wroclaw with a partner, why not add your own love lock to the collection, too?
18. Top viewpoint when visiting Wroclaw – go to its highest point at Sky Tower
I’ve talked about two other viewpoints in this post already, but Sky Tower is one of the very best things to do in Wroclaw if you want to actually see the whole city at once.
The lift does a fancy light show on the way up and back down, there’s a bar at the top that serves great cocktails and some snacks, and there’s plenty of photo opportunities including an (indoor only!) swing.
You can buy tickets online in advance from £10 or you can pay at Sky Tower if you’d prefer.
19. Visit Wroclaw Cathedral
I’ve been to Wroclaw twice now. Despite making a list of things to do in Wroclaw on the second visit, feeling really organised, I still haven’t been able to see inside the Cathedral.
The outside of the building is beautiful, especially at dusk when it’s all lit up, but if there’s a service on when you’re passing, you won’t be able to go inside. If seeing the inside of the Cathedral is important to you, I’d recommend researching service times carefully.
20. For sweet treats when visiting Wroclaw, try Sweet Factory or Malinowa Krówka
Do most people have ‘buy sweets’ on their to-do list when they’re looking for things to do in Wroclaw? Likely not. I, however, love the dopamine hit of a pick and mix. Wroclaw has a couple of great options.
Sweet Factory is on Plac Solny and has a massive pick and mix selection. I’ve visited Sweet Factory in a couple of Polish cities as it’s a chain.
Malinowa Krówka is on Rynek and also has an amazing pick and mix selection, including a ton of what tasted a bit like fudge but wasn’t, with a softer, runny centre, in what seemed like hundreds of flavours.
Malinowa Krówka is also a chain, but I’ve never spotted one of their stores in a city I’ve been to. I was glad I chose to go inside the Malinowa Krówka shop in Wroclaw, as it had a frankly ridiculous life-sized cow sculpture in the middle of the story, which made for a cute selfie.
21. Cherry lover visiting Wroclaw? Try local liqueur from Pijana Wiśnia
Pijana Wiśnia is another Polish chain, selling cherry liqueur, either hot or cold. We spotted that there was quite a crowd and went in for a drink, trying one hot and one cold.
I love anything cherry so had high hopes for enjoying this. Honestly, I wasn’t a fan, it wasn’t my sort of drink, but it was good to try. If you are a liqueur fan, definitely head here for a drink.
Pijana Wiśnia is on Rynek, which also has plenty of other bars to try out.
22. Visiting Wroclaw and interested in history? See The Anonymous Pedestrians
On the corner of Świdnicka Street and Piłsudskiego Street, The Anonymous Pedestrians shows seven people sinking into the pavement on one side of the road and another sevem people climbing out of the pavement on the other.
Jerzy Kalina, the artist, created the installation to commemorate the anniversary of martial law in Poland, and it was moved into its current location in December 2005.
We combined seeing The Anonymous Pedestrians with the Sky Tower, as they’re pretty close together.
23. Have your pizza made to order at Pizzatopia
As a fussy eater, I can’t often eat pizza because I don’t like the tomato base. Pizzatopia has solved that problem because it’s a build your own pizza place.
You can choose your own sauce, cheeses, toppings and even add an oil. I had a white sauce, lots of cheese, chicken, potato and a garlic sauce on top.
My pizza was cooked fresh and quickly and the portion size was perfect. The price was reasonable and the location, on Rynek, was ideal. Highly recommend pizza here when you’re visiting Wroclaw.
24. Eat Pierogi at Pierogarnia – highly recommended in things to do in Wroclaw
Eating Polish food just has to be on your list of things to do in Wroclaw. Pierogarnia is a Polish chain and we’ve eaten there in a couple of Polish cities now. Pierogi are little dumplings, filled with either sweet or savoury fillings. Pierogi can be boiled, baked or fried and Pierogarnia offers a huge variety.
Prices are reasonable, the menu is extensive and we’ve never had a bad meal at Pierogarnia. You have to try Pierogi on your visit to Wroclaw.
25. Try Georgian food at Chinkalnia
One of my favourite things about travel is eating different kinds of foods in unexpected countries.
There’s nothing that says you can only eat Polish food in Poland and one of my favourite things to do in any city is look at the options they have that we don’t have at home. In my experience, Poland is very good for Georgian food.
We’ve eaten at Chinkalnia before. I can’t actually remember whether we were in Gdansk, Szczecin or Poznan as they have branches in all of those cities, but we had a really enjoyable meal. When we were looking for somewhere to eat in Wroclaw – as our first choice was closed – we were very pleased to go back to Chinkalnia. It has have three branches in Wroclaw, and we went to Market Square Cloth Hall.
Our waiter was super attentive. He explained Georgian food is normally served family-style. You order a number of dishes and all tuck in and share. I’m fussy – I don’t eat a lot of things like tomato, onion and pepper – meaning if we could only eat what I would, J may often miss out.
So we went family style-ish at Chinkalnia, with us each choosing our own main dish and then adding some cheese bread and some potatoes to share.
I had a chicken in a creamy sauce dish, which was amazing. J’s was vegetable-based, with all sorts of delicious, nutritious green things that I wouldn’t eat. We both enjoyed our meals. He had a Georgian beer and I had a Georgian lemonade, which I am OBSESSED with. I hunt down stores that sell it here at home.
26. Top pick for relaxing things to do in Wroclaw – wander the Botanical Garden
Wroclaw University’s Botanical Garden is close to the Cathedral, and it’s easier to get to than the Japanese Garden. The website describes the garden as ‘an oasis of beauty and tranquillity in the heart of the city’ and we went to go and explore as we were staying just across the road.
Unfortunately, even though we circled the perimeter, we couldn’t find the entrance. We may not have been successful – I suspect it may have been closed as it was Easter Weekend, and just not that clear on the website that it was – but I’d still recommend it as top pick for relaxing things to do in Wroclaw as I have seen many positive reviews. I do really enjoy a botanical garden.
27. See the train to heaven
Wroclaw’s Train to Heaven is a 90-ton locomotive, pointing to the sky rather than sitting normally along the ground. The train is one of the locomotives that were used by the Nazis to transport people to concentration camps. It symbolises that they were being taken there to die.
Whilst this isn’t glamorous or fun, it’s so important. I saw it from the airport taxi so I didn’t get a photo, but it’s a 20-minute walk out of the city if you want to have a proper look.
28. Things to do in Wroclaw for street art fans – spot end of building murals
Of all the things to do in Wroclaw I’m recommending here, finding street art is the easiest. The city has colour on the side of big buildings all over, so just look out for it as you’re already exploring.
I’ve popped some of my favourite shots I took of the street art in Wroclaw below.
29. Take a tiny cable car over the river
Did you know that Wroclaw has a very small cable car, Polinka Cable Car, over the river? I had no idea it was there on my first trip – and most tourists never do.
Polinka Cable Car is actually more functional than a tourist attraction. The cable car mainly transports students from one side of Wroclaw’s Polytechnic campus to the other. Tourists can use it too, though.
Wroclaw’s tiny cable car is not the shortest in the world, however! That honour goes to the Guia Hill Cable Car in Macau, China, which is just 186m long. Wroclaw’s is comparatively massive, at 380m!
Is taking the Polinka Cable Car one of the main things to do in Wroclaw? Absolutely not. Will you miss out if you don’t manage to do it while visiting Wroclaw? Nope. But the Polinka Cable Car is a cute experience, pretty cheap and so, if you happen to be really close by, spending a few minutes crossing the river (and then coming back if need be) would be on my plan for fun things to do in Wroclaw.
Polinka Cable Car is open Monday to Friday, 7am until 9pm, with a break between 1:30 and 2:30. Tickets cost 4.6 PLN each way and children ride for half price.
30. See the University of Wroclaw Museum with its beautiful blue baroque doors
Wroclaw is a student town and there are plenty of University buildings across the city. You can visit the University of Wroclaw Museum, in the old town, and see its famous barque blue doors.
If you’re rushing around when visiting Wroclaw, the outside is still worth seeing. But, if you have the time, you can see four of the inside halls, climb the Mathematical Tower and explore the Oratorium Marianum music hall for just 5 zloty.
The University of Wroclaw Museum is closed on Wednesdays but on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, you can visit from 10am until 5pm, and at weekends it’s open from 10am until 6pm.
31. Need a caffeine boost when visiting Wroclaw? Buy a face coffee at Selfie Cafe
Wroclaw’s Selfie Cafe isn’t unique to Wroclaw. There are definitely similar places in other cities, BUT I’ve never managed to visit one. When I was looking for things to do in Wroclaw and realised there was a Selfie Cafe, where you could get your photo printed on top of your coffee, I knew it would be cute for the blog and as we enjoy sitting having a coffee anyway, it was still something we’d enjoy.
I never do things just for this blog. But I do sometimes do things because we’d enjoy them whilst pointing out it would be good for the blog. I think that’s the right balance.
At Selfie Cafe, you email them the photo that you want on your drink. I was torn between my dog Buster and this photo of J and I. I could have also done my blog logo, but didn’t have that file handy. Prices were very reasonable, around what we paid in other coffee shops, so there was no huge markup for a gimmick.
32. Watch street performers on Rynek
A wonderful way to spend some time when visiting Wroclaw is to sit back on Rynek and watch the street performers. I’ve seen all sorts of things here: person in a capybara suit; a giant dwarf; a man blowing bubbles with a large bubble net.
When it comes to things to do in Wroclaw, people-watching is always going to be interesting.
33. Get a selfie with the giant dwarf when visiting Wroclaw via the airport
Think you’re finished with the city when you get a taxi or a bus to the airport? Well, you’re not! My final ‘things to do in Wroclaw’ recommendation is a silly but cute way to end your trip visiting Wroclaw before you fly home. Track down the giant dwarf in Wroclaw’s airport and have a photo with him. Mine really makes me smile.
I hope this post helps you plan a trip visiting Wroclaw, which remains one of my favourite cities.
I would love to hear how you got on, whether you discovered any things to do in Wroclaw that should be on this list, and which of my recommendations you followed.
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