Planning your visit

Sightseeing itineraries

Ready-made routes for first-time visitors to Poznań. At each stop we give the opening hours, and full information is on the attraction's page.

If you have only one day, ideally Tuesday to Saturday

One day in Poznań

The most important places in one walking route. If you have only 2–3 hours, do stops 1 to 3.

Route in Google Maps

  1. morning

    Old Market Square and Town Hall

    Walk around the square with its fountains and little merchants' houses, and before 12:00 stand in front of the town hall to see the Poznań Goats.

    Square: open 24 hours; Poznań Goats: daily at 12:00

  2. late morning

    St Martin's Croissant Museum

    An interactive show about the St Martin's croissant right by the square. Shows often sell out, so buy a ticket in advance.

    Shows every day: 11:00 (with the goats), 12:30, 14:00 (with the goats), 15:30; Extra show on Saturdays: 17:00

  3. afternoon

    Ostrów Tumski and the Archcathedral

    From the Old Market Square you can walk along ul. Wielka across the Warta to the archcathedral. Visiting is possible on weekdays until 16:00, so do not come here too late.

    Sightseeing (1 Mar–15 Nov): weekdays 9:00–16:00; Sightseeing (16 Nov–end of Feb): weekdays 9:00–16:00

  4. late afternoon

    Gate of Poznań ICHOT

    A footbridge across the Cybina takes you to a multimedia exhibition on the beginnings of the state.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Friday: 9:00–18:00

  5. evening

    Śródka and the 3D Mural

    In Śródka see the three-dimensional mural and have dinner.

    Mural: visible around the clock

On Mondays the Gate of Poznań is closed. Instead, stay longer on Ostrów Tumski or choose the Monday plan.

For your first day, ideally Tuesday to Saturday

Day 1: Old Town and Ostrów Tumski

The heart of Poznań and the cradle of the Polish state. You can walk the whole route on foot.

Route in Google Maps

  1. morning

    Royal Castle

    Start with the viewing tower: from above you will see where you are going next.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Wednesday: 10:00–16:00

  2. late morning

    Poznań Parish Church (Fara)

    The Baroque Parish Church stands a few minutes' walk from the castle.

    Church: daily 6:00–19:30; Organ concert: Saturdays 12:15

  3. before 12:00

    Old Market Square and Town Hall

    Stand in front of the town hall a few minutes before noon to see the Poznań Goats.

    Square: open 24 hours; Poznań Goats: daily at 12:00

  4. early afternoon

    St Martin's Croissant Museum

    An interactive show about the St Martin's croissant. Shows often sell out, so buy a ticket in advance.

    Shows every day: 11:00 (with the goats), 12:30, 14:00 (with the goats), 15:30; Extra show on Saturdays: 17:00

  5. on the way

    Medieval City Walls

    Remains of the walls, the bastion on ul. 23 Lutego and Catherine's Tower.

    Remains of the walls: open around the clock

  6. afternoon

    Ostrów Tumski and the Archcathedral

    From the Old Market Square you can walk along ul. Wielka across the Warta to the archcathedral.

    Sightseeing (1 Mar–15 Nov): weekdays 9:00–16:00; Sightseeing (16 Nov–end of Feb): weekdays 9:00–16:00

  7. late afternoon

    Gate of Poznań ICHOT

    A footbridge across the Cybina takes you to a multimedia exhibition on the beginnings of the state.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Friday: 9:00–18:00

  8. evening

    Śródka and the 3D Mural

    In Śródka see the three-dimensional mural and have dinner.

    Mural: visible around the clock

On Mondays the Royal Castle and the Gate of Poznań are closed. On that day swap them for the cathedral and a walk along the Warta boulevards.

For your second day

Day 2: Imperial Quarter and Jeżyce

Poznań at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries: the buildings of the Imperial Quarter, the museums by Freedom Square and the townhouses of Jeżyce.

Route in Google Maps

  1. morning

    National Museum

    The painting gallery on Aleje Marcinkowskiego. On Tuesdays the permanent exhibitions are free.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Wednesday: 10:00–16:00

  2. on the way

    Raczyński Library

    A neoclassical building on Freedom Square.

    Building from the square side: visible around the clock

  3. on the way

    Hotel Bazar

    The Hotel Bazar on ul. Paderewskiego and Aleje Marcinkowskiego.

    Façade: visible around the clock

  4. from 12:00

    Imperial Castle

    The castle is open from noon. Next to it stands the Poznań June 1956 Monument.

    Sightseeing: daily 12:00–19:00; Ticket sales: until 18:00

  5. on the way

    Poznań June 1956 Monument

    The crosses in Mickiewicz Park, opposite the castle.

    Monument: open around the clock

  6. on the way

    Mickiewicz Park

    A park between the castle and the Opera, good for a short rest.

    Park: open to everyone

  7. afternoon

    Jeżyce

    Art Nouveau townhouses, the market on Rynek Jeżycki and the Jeżycjada trail. You can walk there or go by tram.

    District: open around the clock; Market on Rynek Jeżycki: Mon–Sat 6:00–20:00, Sunday closed

  8. evening

    Stary Browar (Old Brewery)

    A 19th-century brick brewery with sculptures by Mitoraj and other artists, shops and a park. Open until 21:00, on Sundays only shopping Sundays.

    Monday–Saturday: 9:00–21:00; Shopping Sundays: 10:00–20:00

The National Museum is closed on Mondays.

For your third day or for fine weather

Day 3: Green Poznań

The Citadel, Lake Malta and the zoo. You can ride between the stops by tram.

Route in Google Maps

  1. morning

    Cytadela (Citadel Park)

    A park of about 100 hectares with the Armament Museum, war cemeteries and the Rosarium.

    Park: open to everyone; Armament Museum (Mar–Oct): Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–16:00

  2. midday

    Lake Malta

    A walk or a bike ride along the route around the lake.

    Area around the lake: open 24 hours

  3. afternoon

    Maltanka Park Railway

    The park railway takes you along the lake to the New Zoo.

    In season, working days: every hour, 9:30–18:30; In season, weekends and public holidays: every 30 minutes, 10:00–19:00

  4. afternoon

    New Zoo

    A zoo of 120 hectares. Set aside several hours for it.

    March and October: 9:00–17:00; April–September: 9:00–19:00

  5. evening

    Malta Thermal Baths

    A water park open every day until 23:00.

    Water park: daily 9:00–23:00; Sports pools: Mon–Sat 6:00–23:00, Sun and public holidays 7:00–23:00

The Maltanka runs seasonally (the 2026 season ended on 27 September), so off season you can walk to the zoo along the lake. The timetable for the new season will be announced by MPK.

Families with preschool and school-age children

With children

Short walks, shows and plenty of outdoor activity.

Route in Google Maps

  1. before 12:00

    Old Market Square and Town Hall

    The Poznań Goats on the town hall are a must.

    Square: open 24 hours; Poznań Goats: daily at 12:00

  2. after the goats

    St Martin's Croissant Museum

    An interactive show: how the St Martin's croissant is made.

    Shows every day: 11:00 (with the goats), 12:30, 14:00 (with the goats), 15:30; Extra show on Saturdays: 17:00

  3. late morning or after lunch

    Models of Old Poznań

    A model of old Poznań with a light and sound show.

    Shows, 1 Oct–31 Mar: 11:00–15:30, starting every 45 minutes; Shows, other months: 11:00–17:00, starting every 45 minutes

  4. afternoon

    Maltanka Park Railway

    A ride on the park railway beside Lake Malta (in season only; in 2026 from 12 April to 27 September).

    In season, working days: every hour, 9:30–18:30; In season, weekends and public holidays: every 30 minutes, 10:00–19:00

  5. afternoon

    New Zoo

    Large enclosures and a walk through the forest.

    March and October: 9:00–17:00; April–September: 9:00–19:00

  6. alternatively

    Malta Ski

    An artificial slope, a summer toboggan run and a roller coaster above the lake.

    Hours: depend on the weather, see maltaski.pl; Seasons according to maltaski.pl: winter 17 Oct–31 Mar, summer 1 Apr–31 Oct

The Old Zoo on ul. Zwierzyniecka is free and close to the centre. It is a good shorter alternative.

When it rains or is cold

On a rainy day

Indoor places only.

Route in Google Maps

  1. morning

    Gate of Poznań ICHOT

    A multimedia exhibition on the beginnings of the state.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Friday: 9:00–18:00

  2. late morning

    Enigma Cipher Centre

    An interactive exhibition on the breaking of Enigma.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Friday: 9:00–18:00

  3. afternoon

    National Museum

    Polish and European painting.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Wednesday: 10:00–16:00

  4. evening

    Stary Browar (Old Brewery)

    Sculptures, installations and exhibitions in the Pop Culture Gallery, all under the roof of the former brewery.

    Monday–Saturday: 9:00–21:00; Shopping Sundays: 10:00–20:00

  5. evening

    Malta Thermal Baths

    Pools and water slides until 23:00.

    Water park: daily 9:00–23:00; Sports pools: Mon–Sat 6:00–23:00, Sun and public holidays 7:00–23:00

On Mondays the Gate of Poznań, the Enigma Cipher Centre and the National Museum are closed. Instead choose the Croissant Museum, the Chocolate Museum and the Imperial Castle.

From November to February, when the days are short

In winter

A route planned for a short day: sightseeing indoors and a walk around the square at fair time.

Route in Google Maps

  1. morning

    Royal Castle

    The Museum of Decorative Arts and the viewing tower. You can take a lift to the covered terrace, and in bad weather the open terrace is closed.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Wednesday: 10:00–16:00

  2. before 12:00

    Old Market Square and Town Hall

    The Poznań Goats butt heads every day at 12:00. During the Poznań Bethlehem Christmas Market (from 21 November 2026 to 6 January 2027) fair stalls stand on the square.

    Square: open 24 hours; Poznań Goats: daily at 12:00

  3. early afternoon

    St Martin's Croissant Museum

    A show about the St Martin's croissant, warm and indoors.

    Shows every day: 11:00 (with the goats), 12:30, 14:00 (with the goats), 15:30; Extra show on Saturdays: 17:00

  4. afternoon

    Ostrów Tumski and the Archcathedral

    You can visit the archcathedral on weekdays until 16:00, so start there before dark. Our sources do not give visiting hours for the crypts and tower after 15 November, so ask on site.

    Sightseeing (1 Mar–15 Nov): weekdays 9:00–16:00; Sightseeing (16 Nov–end of Feb): weekdays 9:00–16:00

  5. late afternoon

    Gate of Poznań ICHOT

    A multimedia exhibition on the beginnings of the state, open until 18:00 or 19:00.

    Monday: closed; Tuesday–Friday: 9:00–18:00

  6. evening

    Stary Browar (Old Brewery)

    Open Monday to Saturday until 21:00; on Sundays most venues are closed. It has the Pop Culture Gallery and sculptures.

    Monday–Saturday: 9:00–21:00; Shopping Sundays: 10:00–20:00

The Maltanka does not run off season, and the New Zoo is open only 9:00–16:00 from November to February. On Mondays the Royal Castle and the Gate of Poznań are closed, and on public holidays hours may differ. The Christmas Fair at the Fairgrounds runs from 14 November 2026 to 20 December 2026.

On a limited budget

For free

You can see many of the most beautiful places without a ticket. On Tuesdays some museums have free admission.

Route in Google Maps

  1. before 12:00

    Old Market Square and Town Hall

    The square, the little merchants' houses, the fountains and the Poznań Goats.

    Square: open 24 hours; Poznań Goats: daily at 12:00

  2. late morning

    Poznań Parish Church (Fara)

    You can visit the interior of the church without a ticket. On Saturdays at 12:15 organ concerts are held.

    Church: daily 6:00–19:30; Organ concert: Saturdays 12:15

  3. afternoon

    Ostrów Tumski and the Archcathedral

    Entry to the cathedral is free.

    Sightseeing (1 Mar–15 Nov): weekdays 9:00–16:00; Sightseeing (16 Nov–end of Feb): weekdays 9:00–16:00

  4. all day

    Royal-Imperial Route

    A marked trail links the most important monuments.

    Trail: open around the clock

  5. afternoon

    Cytadela (Citadel Park)

    A park with monuments and war cemeteries.

    Park: open to everyone; Armament Museum (Mar–Oct): Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–16:00

  6. alternatively

    Old Zoo

    Poznań's oldest zoo, free admission.

    March and October: 9:00–17:00; April–September: 9:00–19:00

  7. on Tuesday

    Museum of the Greater Poland Uprising

    Free admission on Tuesdays.

    Monday: closed; March–October: Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–16:00

  8. on Tuesday

    Fort VII – Museum of the Martyrdom of Greater Poland People

    Free admission on Tuesdays.

    Monday: closed; March–October: Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–16:00

The list of all free days at museums is in the practical information.

When most museums have a day off

On Monday

Places that are open on Mondays too.

Route in Google Maps

  1. before 12:00

    Old Market Square and Town Hall

    The Poznań Goats butt heads every day.

    Square: open 24 hours; Poznań Goats: daily at 12:00

  2. late morning

    St Martin's Croissant Museum

    Shows are held every day.

    Shows every day: 11:00 (with the goats), 12:30, 14:00 (with the goats), 15:30; Extra show on Saturdays: 17:00

  3. midday

    Ostrów Tumski and the Archcathedral

    You can visit the cathedral on weekdays.

    Sightseeing (1 Mar–15 Nov): weekdays 9:00–16:00; Sightseeing (16 Nov–end of Feb): weekdays 9:00–16:00

  4. from 12:00

    Imperial Castle

    The castle is open every day.

    Sightseeing: daily 12:00–19:00; Ticket sales: until 18:00

  5. afternoon

    New Zoo

    The zoo is open every day.

    March and October: 9:00–17:00; April–September: 9:00–19:00

  6. evening

    Stary Browar (Old Brewery)

    Open on Mondays too. You can see the sculptures by Mitoraj and other artists free of charge.

    Monday–Saturday: 9:00–21:00; Shopping Sundays: 10:00–20:00

Before you set out, check the hours on each place's page, because they may differ on public holidays.