BEACH BAR IN MANUFAKTURA

The beach in Lodz has become a permanent part of Manufaktura's summer landscape - it's hard to imagine a sun-drenched summer market without golden sand. Specifically, 900 tons of it, along with the live palm trees, which create the atmosphere of a tropical coast. Sun loungers await for those who like relaxation and dolce far niente, but there are also attractions for active people, such as a beach ball court. At the beach, of course, Beach Bar is a must. You can relax there during the whole summer and dance in the evenings. Great sound system, holiday atmosphere and an extensive bar offer are definitely the recipe for a perfect party under the stars!

Pasaż Róży (Rosa’s Passage)

TRAIL OF LODZ MURALS

Over the last decade, over 80 large-format murals have been painted in Lodz, creating an unusual gallery of art placed in public space. It consists of original works created by leading street artists from all of the world, including Brazil, Australia, Chile, China, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, Russia, Belgium and Poland. The international portal BoredPanda.com placed Lodz in 2nd place among the 20 cities with the most interesting art exhibition in open space. Visiting Lodz, it is worth seeing well-known and admired not only in the country, but also around the world, large-format graffitis, which have already become a part of the city.

Fot. P. Miłek/ŁOT

A WALK AROUND THE ŁAGIEWNIKI FOREST

Łagiewniki Forest is one of the largest municipal forests in Europe. It has an area of approx. 1200 ha and is a remnant of the former Lodz Forest, which existed in the city and in the vicinity 200 years ago. The Bzura river has its sources here, which further creates three larger water reservoirs Arturówek (the largest recreation and leisure area in Lodz). In the forest there are two baroque wooden chapels of St. Roch and St. Sebastian and St. Anthony. The surrounding hiking and cycling routes encourage active forms of tourism. A visit to this idyllic land is a great idea for a weekend getaway.

The whole of Lodz!

Lonely Planet announced the most recommended travel destinations in the world for 2019. In the category „Best Value” Lodz was placed on 2nd position, just after the South Nile Valley in Egypt. Lonely Planet lists a few attractions in Lodz, which can not be missed! Tyrolka, a rope ride over the Market Square in Manufaktura, a visit at the Łódź Fabryczna Railway Station (which is a unique piece of art) or a rickshaw ride along Piotrkowska Street.

The EC1 Complex

Manufaktura

There is more than just a shopping centre in this complex of red-brick buildings, which was a 19th-century textile mill. Now it's the cultural and entertainment centre of Lodz. There are cafés, restaurants, bowling lanes, a multiplex cinema and a handful of worthwhile museums, including the MS2 Museum of Art - with impressive experimental and avantgarde art collection. And here is where the Vienna House Andel’s Lodz is located too :)

Off Piotrkowska Street - The center of creative industries

This unique nationwide project brings together representatives from the various creative industries. Fashion studios, designers, architects, music clubs, restaurants, exhibition spaces, rehearsal rooms, showrooms, a concept store and a clubhouse can all be found here under a single roof.

Most romantic places

Rudzka Góra offers you breathtaking panoramic views of Łódź. But this hill also gives you a chance to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a unique and active way. Shoot down the toboggan run and afterwards warm up in the shepherd’s hut at the foot of the hill.

SEE LODZ

Lodz is well known for its National Film, Television and Theatre School. So many of the country's films are made here that the city is often referred to as HollyLodz. The Museum of Cinematography is well worth a visit, as are Lodz's numerous galleries and museums.

LIFE IN LODZ

The history of Lodz has been formed by the Poles, Russians, Jews and Germans who all used to live here. Lodz is therefore often seen as a city of tolerance and diversity, and the various cultures that have left their mark here can still be felt today – in the St. Stanislav Kostka Cathedral, the Oskar Kon villa, the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, or Europe's largest Jewish cemetery.

GOING OUT IN LODZ

Like Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the long promenade of Lodz's Piotrkowska Street features inlaid stars dedicated to noted film folk – in this case, famous graduates of Lodz Film School. The street is equally well known for its plethora of bars and clubs. Many of these are tucked away in courtyards, so don't be afraid to explore!

LODZ EXCURSIONS

Children of all ages will find plenty to amuse themselves in Lodz – in the Experimentarium, for example, or in Jupipark, or the Botanical Gardens, where over 3,500 plant varieties occupy an area in excess of 60 hectares. Special children's tours are available.