Newsletter
02-03/2007
Antor.org
February-March 2007
537
000 SCANDINAVIANS IN POLAND IN 2006
Year 2006 has turned out extremely successful for us
promoting Polish tourist attractions in Scandinavia and Finland.
Nearly 540 thousand of glad tourists from the area
visited Poland in year 2006, with major growths in number of tourists from each
country.
The changing attitude towards Poland as an attractive
destination shows best on the example of Norwegians.
Poland fulfills their demands and thanks to the expansion
of low cost flights and promotion activities of Antor.org the number of
arrivals from Norway grew by over 25 per cent compared to year 2005.
For more statistics on Polish tourism please go to www.intur.com.pl.
A PROSPEROUS START
Antor.org organized Polish national stands during tourist
fairs in Oslo, Helsinki and Copenhagen in January.
We want to thank all visitors of our stands, branch
representatives and subexhibitors for making this year's fairs such a success.
See you in Göteborg!
LAST CALL FOR SKIING LOVERS
This is the absolute last call for winter attraction
lovers.
We present out suggestions for those who love winter
sports and leisure in the snow and would like to enjoy them in Poland.
Great infrastructure, lots of attractive accommodation possibilities and beautiful views are guaranteed.
See more on www.karpacz.pl.- Karpacz – the major resort in
Karkonosze, with a great access to Sniezka, the highest
There are chair ski-lifts, and three ski runs with different levels of difficulty.
Please have a look at www.karpacz.pl. - Kudowa Zdroj – situated in Klodzko
valley, is a spa with curing waters.
You can combine your stay and treatment with walks in the valleys and visits to surrounding tourist attractions.
See more on www.sanatoria.com.pl. - Polanica Zdroj – also perfect in the
wintertime due to the unique properties of it spring waters and the
location in
See more on www.polanica.pl. - Szklarska Poreba – a resort in
Karkonosze.
The little town in the top of skiing season guests almost as many tourist as it has inhabitants.
There are two chair lifts that will take you to the Mountain Szrenica, where the network of ski trials is situated.
Due to snow making facilities, you can ski on Szrenica from November till April.
Please see www.szklarskaporeba.pl. - Szczawnica
– perfect in the wintertime,
when skiing and snowboarding fans can enjoy excellent skiing routes.
They are fully illuminated and, if necessary, artificial snow is produced.
The ski runs have different levels of difficulty, so both the beginners and experienced skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts should be satisfied.
See www.pieninypn.pl. - Szczyrk – situated in Beskidy
– with the Mountain Skrzyczne is definitely one of most attractive
Polish skiing resorts.
The facilities and attractiveness of Szczyrk make it easily compete with major resorts in
Have a look at www.szczyrk.pl. - Wisla – in Beskidy, a place
where world cup in ski jumps holder, Adam Malysz was born.
It is also where the biggest Polish river
Wisla has got all facilities for alpine skiing and cross-country skiing.
Please go to www.beskidy.pol.pl/wisla for details. - Zakopane – winter capital of
Nestled at the foot of
Zakopane hosts tourists and winter sports lovers, international sports events and mountain climbers.
The most famous skiing area is Kasprowy Wierch, but one can find many, many more great alpine slopes and cross-country skiing trials.
Zakopane is surrounded by many picturesque little villages and settlements with excellent accommodation facilities.
Please go to www.zakopane.pl for more information.
NO NOT MISS...Era of Jazz
Festival edition of the biggest Polish jazz event will
take place in the biggest Polish cities in late March 2007.
Big stars, big audiences, big events. See more on www.jazz.pl.
Easter Beethoven
Beethoven festival is a holiday for fans of classical
music.
Held every springtime in Warsaw, it gathers the best
European musicians to play the greatest pieces of classical music.
Go to www.beethoven.org.pl.
Shanties in Krakow
26th International Sailors' Song Festival Shanties 2007
in Krakow is a feast for all those who love the sea and the music of it.
Visit Krakow during the last weekend of February.
Read more on www.shanties.pl.
FROM THE BRANCH
One of the most modern hotel and conference complex opens
in Poznan in March.
The contemporary styled interior of Andersia Hotel offers
hotel and conference facilities, as well as SPA center and several restaurants.
All together creates a perfect environment for business
and private trips.
See more on www.andersiahotel.pl.
Water fun in Zakopane
15 thousand square meters of pools, jacuzzi and saunas at
the very bottom of Tatra Mountains opened in Zakopane.
The aquapark offers also solarium, wild river experience
and relaxing moments in a cafeteria.
Details on www.aquapark.zakopane.pl.
Krakow hostels best in the world
Over half a milion guests of 12 thousand hostels
associated in Hostelworld.com voted for their favourites in 2006 and elected
two of Krakow hostels.
"The best hostel" award went to Mama's Hostel
and "the best location" to Flamingo Hostel.
Mams's hostel gained appreciation because of the internet
access and breakfasts included in the price, while Flamingo was elected because
of its proximity to the best clubs and discos in the city.
See details on www.mamashostel.pl and www.flamingo-hostel.com.
Safer on the slopes
Special snow police patrols were introduced in Malopolska
region.
Specially trained policemen (all of them are skiing
instructors) take care of skiers safety and protect them from thieves.
The experience from last year shows that this kind of
patrols managed to decrease the number of thefts by 30 per cent.
Do not hesitate to
contact our office for more information about Poland.
Onwww.antor.orgyou can find many
useful information about trips, legal regulations
and attractions.
Please pay attention to the “Poland on the Internet” section
where all the useful links are collected.
Also, if you are the tourist branch
representative, please contact if you are
interested in study tours.
We will gladly organize it according
to your request!
We would also like you to get
acquainted with the official website of The Polish Tourist
Organization: www.poland-tourism.pl.
Following travel agencies will help you to organize your
trips to Poland:
SWEDEN:
Stockholm:
Airtours: www.airtours.se
ATC Voyager: tel. 0046 08 946260
Orbis Resor: www.orbisresor.se
Destination Polen: www.destinationpolen.se
Göteborg:
Destinastion Polen: www.destinationpolen.se
Excalibur Tours: www.excaliburtours.se
Resekonsluterna AB: www.resekonsulterna.se
Ostersjoresor: www.ostersjoresor.nu
Malmö:
Baltic Gateway: www.balticgate.se
Polen Experten: www.polenexperten.se
Polen Resor: polenresor@spray.se
Sea Travel POLFERRIES: www.polferries.se
Jönkoping:
Bogu-Tours: www.bogu-tours.se
NORWAY:
Oslo:
Eavi Tours: www.eavi.no
Polen Tours: www.polentours.oslo.no
Voyager Travel Group: voyager@voyager.no
Porten til Polen : www.portentilpolen.no
Sarpsborg:
Kragero Kalinka Tours : www.kalinkatours.no
Stabekk: StarTour: www.startour.no
Ålesund:
Si Reiser: www.si-reiser.no
DENMARK:
Copenhagen:
65 Ferie Danmark: www.65-ferie.dk
Vindrose Rejser: www.vindroserejser.dk
Rejsehuset&Kurselskabet: www.rejsehuset-rejser.dk
Gedser: Gedser Turistfart: www.gtrejser.dk
FINLAND:
Helsinki:
MatkaVekka: www.matka-vekka.fi
OK Matkat OY: www.okmatkat.fi
Poltravel:www.poltravel.fi
Saga Matkat Oy: www.sagamatkat.fi
Suomen Matkatoimisto, Etumatkat: www.smt.fi