Lublin is an excellent destination for a family vacation. Unique amusement parks, scenic hiking and biking trails, nature paths in national parks, fascinating museums, zoos, and many other exciting attractions are waiting for you.
In this article, you will find information about places such as:
Magic Gardens, Zoom Natury, the Lublin Open-Air Village Museum, the Roztocze Archipelago, Chełm Chalk Tunnels, scenic walks along kilometers of wooden footbridges in the Polesie National Park, encounters with Polish Koniks in Roztocze or the Zamość Zoo.
We have prepared plenty of suggestions to help you plan your dream vacation with children.
See you in Lubelskie!
LUBLIN AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Did you know that for centuries Lublin has been called the Goat Town? This is because the city’s coat of arms features a goat, and you can spot its image in many places—so keep an eye out during your walks. You might also be interested to know that live goats and other farm animals can be seen at the beautifully located Lublin Open-Air Museum, and the nearby Botanical Garden will amaze you with thousands of stunning plants. Visit the Regional Museum of Cebularz, where you can prepare and taste a traditional Lublin snack.
If you feel like jumping—just like a goat!—we’ve got a suggestion for you: You’ll love Jumping Mania. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a swim at Aqua Lublin or the Słoneczny Wrotków pool complex by the Zemborzycki Reservoir. After a day full of fun, head to Litewski Square for the spectacular multimedia fountain show. And this is only a part of what Lublin has to offer.
Where else is worth visiting in Lublin and its surroundings? We suggest the following places:
Lublin Open-Air Village Museum
Lumina Park (seasonal attraction)
Trinitarian Tower (seasonal attraction)
Acoustic vestry in the Lublin Cathedral
House of Words - Printing Chamber
Pumpkin Farm (seasonal attraction)
Jaro Retro Auto Classic Garage - Motorisation Museum in Lublin
Let Me Out Lublin - Escape Room
Czekoladowa Solidarność - chocolate workshops
Manufaktura Bolesławiec - Central Warehouse - Ceramic workshops
Słoneczny Wrotków pool complex - Zemborzycki Reservoir
Rope Park Lublin (seasonal attraction)
Mini Golf at Zemborzycki Reservoir (seasonal attraction)
Labirynt w polu kukurydzy - park rodzinny Lublin (seasonal attraction)
Kayaking on Bystrzyca river - kajaki.lublin.pl
LaserCity - Laser Leisure Centre
Park Avia - Pool complex in Świdnik
Szczęśliwy Lot - flight simulator in Świdnik
Beekeeping open-air museum in Pszczela Wola
Indian Village in Ostrów Lubelski
Slavic Settlement in Wólka Bielecka
LAND OF LOESS RAVINES
The Land of Loess Ravines is a perfect destination for a holiday or a weekend trip with children. There are plenty of attractions for young tourists, all set amid nature and beautiful landscapes. Magic Gardens will transport you to the world of fairy tales. After visiting the Museum of Unusual Bicycles, you’ll never think of a bicycle as just a means of transport again.
In Wojciechów, the capital of blacksmithing, you can watch a master blacksmith at work in the Forge and learn about the rich traditions of blacksmithing at the local Museum. At the Mini Zoo in Wojciechów, you’ll encounter a white lion and other animals, and nearby at Hipolit Mill, you can explore a fascinating exhibition of minerals and fossils.
Don’t forget to plan a ride on the Vistula Narrow-Gauge Railway. Or perhaps you’d like a sunset cruise on the Vistula River aboard a pirate ship?
Here’s a detailed list of attractions:
Owadolandia - Educational and recreational park
Museum of Blacksmithing in Wojciechów
Wojciechów Forge - Roman Czerniec
Hipolit Mill - Museum of minerals, meteorites and fossils
Swimming pool in the Rolnik health resort in Nałęczów
Lego Bricks Museum in Kazimierz Dolny
Museum of the Cockerel and Kazimierz Dolny Culinary Traditions
Kresowe Klimaty - Park of a million roses and borderland monuments in Kazimierz Dolny
Cruises on the Vistula River in Kazimierz Dolny and the surrounding area
Labyrinths and Miniatures Park in Rąblów
The Vistula Narrow-Gauge Railway - Karczmiska
Museum of Unusual Bicycles in Gołąb
Polish Air Force Museum in Dęblin
ZAMOŚĆ AND ROZTOCZE
Welcome to Roztocze—a picturesque land of fir, beech, and tarpan, where the concentration of iodine in the air is comparable to that at the coast, and the insolation is among the highest in the country. You can discover the beauty of this area through walks and bike rides along the stunning forest trails of Roztocze National Park or in an unconventional way, using the latest technologies during your visit to the Roztocze Archipelago. The largest Zoo in this part of Poland is located in beautiful Zamość, and in Krasnobród, you’ll have the chance to encounter dinosaurs.
Here are some more places to visit:
"Zbyrczyk" artillery range in Zamość
"Dinosaurs" Educational Path in Krasnobród
Educational and Museum Center of the Roztocze National Park in Zwierzyniec
Breeding Centre of Konik polski in Florianka
Museum of Old Crafts in Szczebrzeszyn
Museum of Treasures of the Earth and Sea in Szczebrzeszyn
Museum of Fossil Trees in Siedliska
Kanukam - Kayaking in Tarzymiechy
Szajówka Alpacas - Tarzymiechy Trzecie
POLESIE, BUG RIVER VALLEY, AND CHEŁM
An ideal destination for true travelers, naturalists, and enthusiasts of active recreation. At the Educational-Museum Centre in Stare Załucze, you can meet European pond turtles and then take a walk along one of the educational paths in Polesie National Park. Who knows? You might be lucky enough to spot a grass snake, a crane, or even a moose!
Be sure to visit the Slavic Settlement in Wólka Bielecka and the Indian Village in Ostrów Lubelski. Looking for outdoor activities? Rope parks await you in Puchaczów, Okuninka, and the Leśna Ryba resort. Don’t forget about the must-see encounter with the Bieluch Ghost in the Chełm Chalk Tunnels.
These are just some of the attractions waiting for you in the enchanting area of Polesie. Below, you’ll find a list of other places worth visiting:
"Little turtle" trail - Educational-Museum Centre of the Polesie National Park in Stare Załucze
"Following nature" Educational trail - Polesie Park Narodowy
Rope park in Leśna Ryba resort - Stara Jedlanka
Slavic Settlement in Wólka Bielecka
Indian Village in Ostrów Lubelski
Museum of Material Culture of the Chełm Region and Podlasie in Hola
Harbor of Fun - Woskrzenice Duże
Permanent Exhibition - Treasures of Nature - Chełm
Maze in a corn field - Family Park - Włodawa
JANÓW FORESTS
How about dropping everything and heading to a forest? Preferably the Janów Forests, which are part of the vast Solska Forest—one of the largest dense forest complexes in Europe.
First, plan a visit to the Zoom Natury recreation park, which includes Knowledge Laboratories, Energy Square, Creative Park, a rope park, water sports facilities, and many other attractions. In the area, you’ll find walking, horse riding, and cycling trails awaiting your exploration. It’s also worth visiting the Centre for Ecological Education in Janów Lubelski and going kayaking on the Bukowa river.
Below, you can find a list of other attractions:
Zoom Natury - Recreation Park - Janów Lubelski
includes knowledge laboratories, rope park, creative park, restaurant, themed activities
Ecological Education Centre in Janów Lubelski
nature exhibition, arboretum
Open-Air Museum of the Forest Narrow-Gauge Railway - Janów Lubelski
The refuge of Konik Biłgorajski in the Szklarnia (Janów Lubelski Forests)
survival, paintball, off-road, kayaking, sport activities, excursions, themed games
Bagienne Bractwo Obserwatorów Terenowych
kayaking, bikes, off-road, sport and leisure activities
kayaking, paintball, off-road, themed games, leisure activities, individual and organised stays
HRUBIESZÓW LAND
The Hrubieszów Land is an exceptionally picturesque and still undiscovered corner of Poland, located in the southeastern part of the Lublin Voivodeship. It’s a perfect destination for a family holiday, away from the everyday city noise. One unique spot is the reconstructed Goth Village in Masłomęcz, where the region's capital was established by the Goths in the 2nd century AD.
ŁUKÓW LAND
The unique natural and cultural values of the Łuków Land, along with its 330-kilometer network of bicycle trails, make it a perfect destination for fans of active tourism. The Regional Museum in Łuków houses a rich collection of peculiar fossils from millions of years ago—specifically, ammonites. These creatures date back to the time of the dinosaurs. After your lesson in archaeology, it’s time for some essential reading: "In Desert and Wilderness." Coincidentally, its author, Henryk Sienkiewicz, was born in nearby Wola Okrzejska, where a museum dedicated to the writer is now located. For some fun, consider visiting the "Amonit" Recreation and Educational Forest Complex in Klimki or Deskaj Park in Łuków. There are also many attractions around the Zimna Woda Reservoir.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
In Ułęż (Ryki County), the Forest of Explorers is located, offering an attraction that combines fun with knowledge about nature.
