Łódź

Arena Łódź

Large multi-purpose indoor arena hosting both concerts and sports events like basketball, volleyball or ice hockey matches.

Artur Rubinstein's Łódz Philharmonic

Filharmonia Łódzka

Second oldest philharmonic in Poland. If you are a fan of classical music, this is a place to go. Behind the philharmonic is Kino Bałtyk.

Ticket office open Mon-Fri from 12:00 till 18:00, one hour before every performance and during the first break in every performance

Bierhalle

A German-style brewery. They close quite early, but the beer is good.

Fri Sat 12:00-24:00, Sun 12:00-22:00, Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00

Botanical Garden

Ogród Botaniczny

Largest botanical garden in Poland with some very interesting natural architecture and plant exhibitions. Enter from Kusocińskiego or Krzemieniecka Street. Open from 1 April until 31 October. For 60 zł you can hire an official guide.

May–August (09:00-20:00), April and September (09:00-19:00), October (09:00-17:00). The ticket offices close one hour before the park.·8 zł adult, 4 zł reduced, 50 zł monthly ticket, 16 zł combined ticket for both Botanical Garden and Palm House (valid 2 days). Cash only

Dętka

Museum of Łódź Sewage System

Museum of the old sewage system in a circular water tank below pl. Wolnosci, built in brick in 1926. Accommodates max. 10 people inside, no big bags, do not go in if you are claustrophobic. A great experience otherwise.

Mon-Tue closed, Wed-Thu 10:00-17:00, Fri-Sun 11:00-18:00·10 zł, reduced 7 zł (guide 3zł)

Fala Aquapark

One of the largest aquaparks in Poland. Once it was the most popular swimming complex in the city, and after a complete renovation it aspires to its former glory.

Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow

Galeria Łódzka

The largest single collection of shops is the Galeria Łódzka - a large mall on ul. Piłsudskiego - where you will find almost anything from the latest fashions and expensive perfume to modern electrical equipment and groceries.

Green Way

A vegetarian fast food chain has one restaurant. They also offer free wireless access to the internet.

A soup 3 zł, second plate 6-9 zł

In Centro

Small pizzeria in the center of the city near Galeria Lodzka and Ibis Hotel. The oldest one in Łódź.

Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-22:00·12 - 30 zł

Irish Pub

Wide selection of beers - including Guinness and Kilkenny, Irish specialties - wines and other beverages. You can eat as well as have a drink here.

Jewish cemetery

Cmentarz Żydowski w Łodzi

For centuries, Poland was home to the largest Jewish community in the world. Jewish people also strongly influenced the history of Łódź. This is the largest Jewish cemetery in Europe. The Poznanski mausoleum near the entrance is a beautiful memorial. The cemetery has many tall trees and vines. It is very green and leafy and makes for peaceful exploring and meandering.

From Sun to Fri (except Jewish holidays, when it is closed) 1 April - 1 November 09:00 till 17:00. From 2 November till 31 March, 09:00 till 15:00·15 zł (On every first Sunday in month admission free.)

Karol Scheibler's Chapel

Kaplica Karola Scheiblera

This chapel was for a long time neglected and its condition deteriorated, however, today, works are on the way to improve its past glory.

Kopisch's bleachery

Bielnik Kopischa

It is the oldest (built in 1826) preserved building connected with textile Łódź. No tours inside.

Leopold Kindermann's Villa

Willa Leopolda Kindermanna

One of the most important examples of art nouveau architecture in Łódź. Built in 1903, it houses Łódź's Art Gallery.

Litzmannstadt Ghetto

Getto Łódzkie

The Litzmannstadt Ghetto was the second largest Jewish ghetto in Poland after the Warsaw Ghetto. It is referred to as both the Łódź Ghetto and the Litzmannstadt Ghetto, the latter name coming from the German general who captured the city in World War I (the entire city was later renamed Litzmannstadt in his honor). The ghetto was the last one to be liquidated due to the high productivity of the slave laborers and lack of armed resistance. See Holocaust remembrance for context.

Ludwik Geyer's Mansion

Dworek Ludwika Geyera

A classicist mansion built in 1833 by Ludwik Geyer - one of the textile magnates. It is a privately owned property.

Manekin

This place is about pancakes that are served in all imaginable varieties, sweet or savory, plain or stuffed, and even baked under cheese to make them even more hearty. Prices are surprisingly low, while the interior and service reputedly good. And if you can't eat any more pancakes, soups and salads are also available.

Sun-Thu 10:00-22.30; Fri Sat 10:00-23.30·7-15 zł

Manufaktura

Centrum Manufaktura

It is the largest shopping mall in the city and occupies old factory buildings.

Manufaktura

Manufaktura is a unique place - an old factory converted into a modern shopping mall. Apart from shops there is a cinema, hotel, museum and art gallery.

Museum of Textiles

White Factory

Permanent and temporary exhibitions concerning everything connected with textiles: industry, machines and fashion. Working machines on display on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 09:00 - 17:00, and on Thursdays: 11:00 - 15:00.

Mondays closed·10 zł, reduced 6 zł, Saturdays free

Muzeum Archeologiczne i Ethograficzne

Museum of Ethnography and Archaeology

The largest museum in the city, containing an exceptional collection of ancient treasures and archaeological artefacts from all around the surrounding region. Many exhibits date from as long ago as the Stone Age, and cover various periods right up to the Middle Ages.

Tue Thu Fri 10:00 - 17:00, Wed 09:00 - 16:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00

Muzeum Historii Miasta Łodzi (Museum of the City of Łódź)

Poznański Palace

Various beautiful rooms with exhibitions dedicated to some of the most famous people from Łódź including writer Julian Tuwim, pianist Artur Rubenstein, and collections of items from the daily lives of those who have lived in Łódź throughout the years. The museum is in a beautiful building called Palace Poznańskiego. One of the major attractions in Łódź.

Tue 10:00 - 16:00, Wed 14:00 - 18:00, Thu 10:00 - 16:00, Fri 10:00 - 14:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00

Old City Park

Park Staromiejski (every local knows it by the name Park Śledzia)

The Decalogue Memorial is in the park, and has an excellent view on the Old Market Square. You can play chess with the locals there.

Old cemetery

Stary Cmentarz w Łodzi

The most important active cemetery in Łódź. Here you will find one of the most exquisite sacral buildings in Europe, the Karol Scheibler's Chapel.

Orfeusz

International restaurant with traditional Polish and Italian cuisine. There is also a salad bar and a big choice of dishes à la carte.

Daily 11:00 - 23:00·10 - 32 zł

Owoce i warzywa

Mecca for the local hipsters. Furnished with some examples of Polish design. Regular concerts of indie musicians, also from abroad.

Pan Tu Nie Stał

Clothes and accessories reminding of the PRL (People's Republic of Poland) times with a designer twist.

Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-14:00

Piotrkowska street

It is one of the longest commercial streets in Europe and one of the major attractions in the city. It runs in a straight line from the Liberty Square (Plac Wolności) to the Independence Square (Plac Niepodległości). Many pubs, bars, restaurants, and attractions are on this street. Although the cross streets have motor vehicles Piotrkowska Street itself has none so one has about 5 kms of fairly carefree strolling.

Piwoteka

Off Piotrkowska Street, it is both a shop and a pub. You can try hundreds of Polish regional beers there. Recommended for beer tasters.

Polros

Centrum Handlowe Polros

Next to Ptak Trade Center, another very large clothes-oriented shopping mall. A few kilometers south of Łódź.