Newsletter 06/2006
Antor.org

June 2006

 

Back to Poland

POLAND INVITES YOU FOR SUCESSFULL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

WELCOME TO POLISH MOUNTAINS!  
There isn't finest place for those who like active vacation than Polish mountains in the summertime.
Beautiful landscape of southern Poland provides it all: from gentle hills to Alpine climbing, meetings with pure nature, original cuisines and culture of highlanders and great accommodation facilities.
We have prepared the list of all times favourite spots and resorts.
Pick one, put on good shoes and go!

1. Karkonosze and Karpacz - the highest chain of Sudety mountains, situated in south-western part of the country, in neighborhood of Wroclaw, is perfect for quite ambitious climbers.
Plenty well prepared trails and wonderful lanscape will satisfy all guests.
Good accommodation in the capital Karpacz or surrounding villages is an additional plus.
See more on www.karpacz.pl.

2. Sudety Mountains – with charming spas: Polanica (www.polanica.pl) and Kudowa (www.kudowa.pl) situated in one of the most picturesque Polish valleys, a Klodzko valley, surrounded by unique rocks formations called Bledne Skaly.
The whole area is full with other attractions, such as a chapel of sculls and more.
See www.kudowa.pl.

3. Szklarska Poreba - perfect base for climbing up the mountain Szrenica, as well as many others.
Great place for biking as well! Check out www.szklarskaporeba.pl.

4. Szczyrk - situated in Beskidy mountains, surrounded by gentle hills and forested mountains, is a great place for those who like nature and folklore.
Please see www.szczyrk.pl.

6.  Zakopane and Tatra Mountains - Polish winter capital is definately the busiest resort in the summertime as well.
Wonderful Alpine mountains, breathtaking views, different scale of difficulcy - from walks in the valleys to climbing on rocks using specilized equipment. Zakopane is surrounded by many cosy villages where ou can find excellent, cheap accommodation.
Go to www.zakopane.pl for more details.

5. Szczawnica - situated in the heart of Pieniny National Park, where rafting on Dunajec Ravine is the biggest attractions.
Otherwise you can climb the rocks of Three Crowns, the highest mountain in Pieniny, and enjoy pure nature and geeat views.
Go to www.pieninypn.pl and to www.flisacy.com.pl for information about rafting.

7. Krynica Gorska – a spa with artistic atmosphere, with waters that cure numerous diseases.
The spa is nestled in Beskid Sadecki, from which splendid views on Tatra Mountains and Pieniny spread.
Read more on www.krynica-zdroj.pl.

8. Bieszczady - the wildest and most unexplored of Polish Mountains, situated in the souuth-east corner of the country.
You can walk there for hours, having bigger chance to meet a wild animal rather than a human.
The moutains spread gently for miles, creating an endless landsape of meadows and slopes.
Sourrounding villages provide good accommodation, peace, quiet and sepration form civilization.
See more on www.erzeszow.pl.

Please do not forget about attractions of the Polish coast of Baltic Sea as well!

THE BEST OF... LUBUSKIE REGION
Poland's only private safari, one of Europe's largest ornithological reserves and wine festival every year?
That is what Lubuskie region has got to offer to those who, avoiding the most crowded places in Poland will decide to visit one of its less famous, but nevertheless beautiful regions.
Here is what you should see:

1.  Zielona Gora (The Green Mountain) – the city holds the Feast of the Grape in September every year.
Many beautiful examples of ancient architecture. Nearby village of Ochla has a skansen with rural exposition.
See more on www.zielona-gora.pl.

2.  Miedzyrzecz Fortified Region – was ordered by Hitler to be built between 1934 and 1938, nowadays it is a huge reserve of bats!
Go to www.mru.pl.

3.  Miedzyrzecz – a medieval castle that stands on the bank of Obra river.
A museum, a manor house and two churches, all extra interesting for history fans.
More information on www.miedzyrzecz.pl.

4.  Lagow – a picturesque holiday spot set on two lakes of two amazing colors.
The city has also a couple of impressive examples of medieval architecture and a summer film festival that attracts movie lovers from all over Poland.
Go to www.polandpoland.com/lagow.html.

5.  Swierkocin – Polish only private safari which can be visited by bus or by car.
Each section represents a wildlife of different region of the world: India, Africa and Asia.
See www.zoo-safari.com.pl.

6.  Mouth of Warta River National Park – is situated where Warta joins Odra.
254 different species of birds.
In the fall, 200 000 snow geese take rest in the area.
More details on www.pnujsciewarty.gov.pl.

DO NOT FORGET ABOUT THE ATTRACTIONS AT THE BALTIC SEA AS WELL!

FESTIVALS THAT CANNOT BE MISSED

Open'ers Festival
Discover Gdynia in July, in the middle of warm Polish summer and enjoy on of the best music festivals in Europe!
Heineken Open’er Festival has already hosted internationally renowned performers like Massive Attack, Lauryn Hill and White Stripes.
This year Placebo, Franz Ferdinand, The Streets, Manu Chao and many more already confirmed their participation!
Hurry up and buy the ticket already now!
Go to www.opener.pl.

St.Dominic's Market
The oldest event of that kind in Poland.
Its origins date back to XIII century.
Nowadays this trade even is accompanied by plenty of concerts, performances and shows.
This year the Market will take place between July 29 and August 20.
See more on www.gdansk.pl.

Baltic Sail
It is an international sailing event that takes place in many Baltic harbours like Nörrköping, Helsingborg and also Gdansk.
Festival of shanties, races and much more for big sails lovers, this year on 27-30 July.
Go to www.gdansk.pl.

Highlanders in Zakopane
International Highlanders Folklore Festival in Zakopane - the biggest event of this kind in Poland, collecting performers from all over the world, an absolutely unique, dynamic and genuine meeting of cultures, languages and people.
This year's edition will take place between 18 and 26 august.
See more on www.zakopane.pl.

MULTIFEST – SUMMER IN THE CITY
A website which is an absolute must for all tourists planning to visit Warsaw in the summertime.
On www.multifest.pl you will find a detailed program of all kinds of hot summer events in Polish capital, as well as restaurant database and accommodation tips.
Check it out and plan your Warsaw city break now!

CHOPIN IN THE PARK
Do you want to listen to Frederic Chopin's music performances live for the whole summer?
Nothing easier! Between May and September a two concerts are given in Lazienki Park in Warsaw, every Sunday at 12 and 16.
Visit Chopin's birth place Zelazowa Wola, a house where he grew up at Krakowskie Przedmiescie in Warsaw and listen to a concert in the splendid sourroundings of royal gardens in the centre of Warsaw.
Please see www.chopin.pl for more details.

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING RALLY
Camping and caravanning fans have one more reason to visit Poland.
International Camping and Caravanning Rally will take place 28.07-6.08. 2006 in Wroclaw, a beautifully situated city in southwest Poland.
The Polish Federation of Camping and Caravanning have prepared interesting tourist, sports and cultural program that will enable visitors to have an excellent time and also get a chance to see Poland, Wroclaw and its neighborhood as well.
Please check out www.72ficcrally.pl.

NEWS FROM TOURIST BRANCH
Book on www.zlotehotele.pl.
Carefully selected offer of the best Polish hotels, both traditional and brand new, chosen from one and only point of view - comfort and satisfaction of their guests.
That is a major priority of a new booking portal www.zlotehotele.pl.
Wide choice of hotels, clear system of reservations, many useful categories and much more - all that on www.zlotehotele.pl.

Fly to Cracow
Cracow is Poland's unquestioned biggest tourist attraction, available by flight from all Nordic countries, both by regular and low cost airlines.
The website of Cracow's airport if full of pratical information about flights, the airport itself and transportation to Cracow.
Check out www.lotnisko-balice.pl.

Visit Wasowo
Three historic hotels in a picturesque park, surrounded by oak forest, all in western part of Poland, in Poznan neighborhood.
The hotels offer freshly renovated stylish interiors and conference facilities, as well as excellent restaurant and numerous attractions, like horse riding, mini golf, swimming pool and many more.
Please go to www.wasowo.pl to check to place out.
Tourist fairs in the fall

HOT NEWS!
SKATING CHAMPIONS IN POLAND
ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2007 will take place in Warsaw between 22 and 27 January next year.
Polish capital will be hosting competitors and fans of the discipline for the second time in history, after 99 years!
The tournaments will be taking place at TORWAR I and TORWAR II, one of the biggest event and spots halls in Warsaw.
Polish Travel Quo Vadis provides with tickets to this unique event, as well as hotel accommodation and transportation.
Check out www.polishtravel.com.pl.

NEW ADDRESS OF POLISH TOURIST ORGANIZATION
Polish Tourist Organization has changed its address and telephone numbers.
From April 3, 2006 the main office is located on Chalubinskiego 8, 00 613 Warszawa.
Telephone numbers to the reception are 0048 22 536 70 70
and 0048 22 536 70 71.

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.
·  If you want to take a boat, plane or bus to Poland, please visit:
for ferries: www.polferries.com, www.stenaline.com, www.unityline.com
for flights : www.finnair.com, www.lot.com, www.norwegian.no, www.sas.se, www.wizzair.com, www.skyeurope.com
for busses: www.balticexpressbuss.se

Moreover the following travel agencies will help you to organize your trips to Poland:

SWEDEN:
Stockholm:
Airtours: info@airtours.se
ATC Voyager: tel. 0046 08 946260
Orbis Resor: info@orbisresor.se
Destination Polen: info@destinationpolen.se
Göteborg:
Destinastion Polen: info@destinationpolen.se
Excalibur Tours: info@excaliburtours.se
Resekonsluterna AB: info@resek.se
Ostersjoresor: info@ostersjoresor.nu
Malmö:
Baltic Gateway: info@balticgate.se
Polen Experten: info@polenexperten.se
Polen Resor: polenresor@spray.se
Sea Travel POLFERRIES: info@polferries.se
Jönkoping:
Bogu-Tours: resor@bogu-tours.se

NORWAY:
Oslo:
Eavi Tours: post@eavi.no
Polen Tours: post@polentours.oslo.no
Voyager Travel Group: voyager@voyager.no  
Porten til Polen : ewaander@online.no
Sarpsborg: 
Kragero Kalinka Tours : kalinka@kalinkatours.no
Stabekk: StarTour: spoross@startour.no
Ålesund:
SI-REISER: www.si-reiser.no

DENMARK:
Copenhagen:
65 Ferie Danmark: info@65.ferie.dk
Vindrose Rejser: mail@vindroserejser.dk
Rejsehuset&Kurselskabet: rejsehuset@rejsehuset-rejser.dk
Gedser: Gedser Turistfart: gt@gtrejser.dk

FINLAND:
Helsinki:
Finnmatkat: www.finmatkat.fi
Matka Vekka:  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