Łódź

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)

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.

Manufaktura

Centrum Manufaktura

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

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.

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.

Poznański Palace

Pałac Poznańskiego

A beautiful 19th-century building that was built by Izrael Poznański - a textile magnate and a philanthropist. Today it holds the Museum of the City of Łódź.

Mon closed, Tue-Thu 09:00-17:00, Fri-Sun 11:00-19:00

St. Joseph's Church

Kościół św. Józefa

This is the oldest building in the city - the only one built in the pre-industry period.

Open during mass only

The Decalogue Memorial

Pomnik Dekalogu w Łodzi

It is a tribute to the coexistence of Poles and Jews. The memorial is close to the Old Market Square in Staromiejski Park.

White Factory

Biała Fabryka Geyera

This old factory holds the city's Textile Museum. It's next to a small lake, and is very nicely lit during the evenings.

ms1

Muzeum Sztuki (Art Museum)

It was one of the first museums of modern art in Europe and has a really impressive collection of Polish and international 20th century art (for long time and arguably still the best in Poland). The building belonged to the Poznański family, same as the palace where Muzeum Historii Miasta Łodzi is located. (Tip: after leaving the museum take Gdańska street and go 50 meters up north to see the beautiful building of the Music Academy - which used to be one of the houses of Izrael Poznański. If you are confident enough you can go in (entrance on ul. 1 Maja) to see an elegant stain glass window on the first floor.)

Tue 10:00-17:00, Wed 11:00-17:00, Thu 12:00-19:00, Fri 11:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-16:00·Admission: adults 7 zł, families: 13 zł; temporary exhibitions: adults: 4 zł, reduced ticket: 3 zł; free admission on Fridays

ms2

Muzeum Sztuki squared

Ms2 is dedicated mostly to the Collection of 20th and 21st Century Art. The museum is in a building of 19th century weaving plant (former part of Poznański family textile manufacture, modern days part of shopping mall Manufaktura). This museum should be considered as an extension to the ms (Muzeum Sztuki) and even the name shows that ms2 is second and also has bigger expositions area. (ms to square).

Tue 10:00–18:00, Wed–Sun 11:00–19:00·One exhibition: Adults: 10 zł, Reduced ticket: 5 zł; Combined (ms1, ms2, Herbst Palace): Adults 16 zł, reduced 8 zł; Free admission on Fridays

Łagiewnicki Forest

Las Łagiewnicki

One of the largest forest complexes in the world that is within city boundaries. Arturówek lake is a very well known local attraction during the summer, there are also numerous bike paths there.

Łódź Hills Landscape Park

Park Krajobrazowy Wzniesień Łódzkich

A natural landscape reservation for walks and bike rides. 30 minutes by bus line 88 from the Academy of Art. Large part of Łagiewnicki Forest is a part of this park. Small outskirt villages in the park like Kalonka, Dobieszków or Wódka are among the most prestigious locations for house development.

Łódź Walk of Fame

Aleja Gwiazd

Being the Polish Hollywood, Łódź has its own Walk of Fame. Some of the names are Pola Negri, Roman Polański or Andrzej Wajda.

Źródliska Park

Park Źródliska

The oldest park in Łódź. In 2007 it was selected the most beautiful city park in Poland and it also ranked 5th in Europe. It is in the city center on Piłsudskiego Street. Inside is Palmiarnia Łódzka.

Józef Piłsudski Park

More popularly known as Zdrowie Park - Park na Zdrowiu

The largest park in Łódź. It is more a forest than a park with a few lakes and large alleys.

Old Market Square

Rynek Starego Miasta

Was once incorporated into the Ghetto. It now serves as a venue for concerts and fairs.

Palm House

Park Źródliska

One of the most interesting buildings in Łódź. It is in Źródliska Park. Inside, you will many unique plants. It is estimated to have 4500 plants. For 30/45 zł (depending on the ticket type) you can hire an official guide.

Closed on all Mondays, last week of March and July.·6 zł adult, 3 zł reduced. Be prepared to pay for the washrooms and the obligatory changing room

Poniatowski Park

Park Poniatowskiego

It is best to enter from Parkowa Street (near Real hypermarket). The park is a very popular venue for wedding photos and casual biking. There are also tennis courts there (entry from Mickiewicza Street).

Radegast Station

From this station thousands of people were herded to Polish death camps. After WWII it lay in ruins for many years but in 2002 efforts commenced to turn it into one of the museums of the Lodz ghetto. Today some 80 years later it remains a sad and solemn place.

You can walk around most of the station free of charge