Place to visit
Chopin, Poland: what it is and when to go
Chopin is an unusual place to stay in Poland (Warsaw). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Unusual stay · History
- Where
- Poland · Smolna 14, 00-375, Warszawa
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- WAW Warsaw, 8.4 km as the crow flies
- Website
- bbwarsaw.com
- Type of building
- yes
- Coordinates
- 52.2332, 21.02412
What it is and where
Chopin is an unusual place to stay in Poland (Warsaw).
It is in Warsaw, where this site lists 167 more places to see, 2.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.2332, 21.02412; the nearest main airport is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW, Warsaw), 8.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Type of building
- yes
It is one of the History places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Chopin is May to October and December.
- JanPossible7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprPossible13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:05
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:19
- NovPossible8:27
- DecBest time7:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- National Museum in WarsawNational museum in Warsaw, Poland173 m
- Branicki TenementBuilding in Warsaw, Poland203 m
- Hostel TatamkaHistory468 m
- Grand Hotel WarsawArchitectural structure713 m
- Holy Cross Church, WarsawRoman Catholic church in Warsaw, Poland794 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: History
- Auschwitz concentration camp: German network of concentration and extermination camps in occupied Poland during World War II
- Treblinka extermination camp: Nazi extermination camp in eastern occupied Poland
- Malbork Castle: castle built in Prussia (now Poland) by the Teutonic Knights
- Jelenia Góra
- Sobibor extermination camp: Nazi extermination camp in south-eastern Poland
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: salt mine (Wieliczka, Poland)
Every Poland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chopin?
It is an unusual place to stay in Poland.
When is the best time to visit Chopin?
May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29.
How do you get to Chopin?
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), 8.4 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have National Museum in Warsaw, Branicki Tenement, Hostel Tatamka. The rest is in the Poland guide.
Keep reading
- Warsaw167 places to see in and around Warsaw, Poland: Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, Warsaw, Old Town, Warsaw. Best time: May to October and December.
- History2944 places for history in Poland, from Auschwitz concentration camp to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October and December. Each with its own season by a
- PolandBefore travelling to Poland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the złoty: pay…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.