Here's Why Wrocław is One of the Best Travel Destinations in Poland - Especially at Christmas

Wrocław is the hometown of famous KZbinr @evazubeck. For her, it's also one of Poland's most beautiful cities. Eva takes us on a tour through the medieval Old Town, up the tower of St. Elizabeth's Church, and to Ostrów Tumski. Wroclaw's famous gnomes also make an appearance! She shows us typical regional dishes and some hidden gems, including a visit to the unmissable, magical Christmas market in the Old Town! What’s your favorite of Eva’s tips for Wrocław?
00:00 Intro
00:43 Wrocław's Gnomes
02:32 St. Mary Magdalene Church
04:17 Hala Targowa
06:00 Traditional Food at Wrocławska
10:12 Ostrów Tumski
11:38 Christmas Market, Old Town
13:00 Neon Side Gallery
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[@piepo5002]

I love @Evazubeck videos. But I need to say that I like her even more as a presenter for a travel show!

[@Samkmusic1]

I am from Chicago, my wife was born in the Podlaskie region, my first time visiting Poland was in 2019 and we road tripped to a few cities including Wrocław. Neither of us knew anything about Wrocław before going. Since then, and traveling to many places in the world, it remains among my favorite places and I can’t wait to return one day.

[@454FatJack]

Breslau old name too

[@dominikam.]

I live in Wrocław from 12 years, this is my husbands’ hometown. And as a Silesian girl from near to Katowice, i’m pround of living in this beautiful city now. Here are many possibilities for adult and children (i have 4), so we are not going to change our place on the world. Welcome in Wrocław again, Eva!

[@sunu84]

Love Poland 💪

[@ihorv44]

I don't love poland because poles blocked Ukrainian borders and suffering Ukrainians do not receive humanitarian aid from EU

[@paullastnamehere3295]

Poland is a nice place. Would have to make a trip back there at some point. Thank you for showing Wroclaw. I might add this city to my list.

[@MrGTIdriverUA]

poland blocked Ukrainian borders. Ukraine doesn't get Western military and humanitarian aid for saving people. poland supports putins invasion to Ukraine.

[@username-xz5ik]

by blocking Ukraian border, poland support putins` invasion

[@TheBlaknBlu]

I worked on a movie in Wroclaw for 8 weeks several years ago. A beautiful place but even more than that, the people were warm, friendly and endlessly helpful - even when we closed streets and generally made a nuisance of ourselves.

[@BLaw707]

My grandmother was born here when it was called Breslau and a region of Germany. I need to visit one day.

[@katyryan8522]

Visited Wroclaw a couple years ago for my son’s wedding and loved it! Can’t wait to go back soon since his in laws live there. After watching this, I think I’ll plan my next trip at Christmas - markets look amazing!

[@ce2513]

idk why but i love seeing eva zu beck in her home country.

[@shubhthepro]

happy seeing eva back in europe

[@vjackiw]

Wroclaw is my favorite Polish city!

[@sharjiljafric-3184]

*Breslau

[@kubarybczynski661]

​@@sharjiljafric-3184Drezno, Budziszyn etc.

[@smerfdzikus2334]

@@sharjiljafric-3184 It's not 19th century anymore. Wake up. WW2 and Holokoust happened, over 60 million people died in that war. Losing Wrocław and other cities is not that much punishment. Germans should be glad that their country is even allowed to exist after what they did to the whole world.

[@PERUN319]

⁠@@sharjiljafric-3184 Polish German border at the elbe river

[@kalinkamylove]

🙈🙈🙈

[@AngelinaTanatyj]

I love Wrocław 😭 I fell in love with the city I even got a last min tattoo of one of the gnomes on my arm. Truly a very underrated and charming little city ❤️

[@patrykc9050]

I travel to Poland every couple of years and always try to road trip across the country. This upcoming summer Wrocław is on our list to visit!

[@evgeniytiumkin]

I spend Christmas holidays in Wrocław like 5 years ago. Bardzo piękne i przyjemne miasto. Greetings from Kyiv!

[@Windwond]

Like, really?

[@evgeniytiumkin]

@@Windwond Like, yep

[@pete3149]

Absolutely love Wroclaw ❤️ 🇵🇱

[@rogerioabreu3081]

I love Wroclaw! Been quite a few times here.

[@sharjiljafric-3184]

*Breslau.

[@rogerioabreu3081]

wieso Breslau?@@sharjiljafric-3184

[@chelseacarpenter6332]

I visited Poland earlier this year and loved all the cities/towns that I visited, but Wrocław was my favourite - so much to see and do, and such a beautiful setting on the water!

[@tancreddehauteville764]

Many Poles from Lwow (Lviv) came to live in Wroclaw (Breslau) when the Germans were ordered to leave as a result of the Potsdam treaty.

[@eqramer]

these Polish were also ordered to leave their hometown. and it is all due to war started by Germany...

[@tancreddehauteville764]

@@eqramer A war that could have been avoided if Poland had negotiated.

[@eqramer]

@@tancreddehauteville764 a victim could have avoided being killed if she negotiated with the murderer. That is why the victim is guilty of the murder!

[@wojciechf3328]

@@tancreddehauteville764did you just try to switch a whole blame on Poland for starting a WW2?🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tancreddehauteville764]

@@wojciechf3328 No, but the Polish government did not help matters.

[@TheRealAgaBrady]

I used to live in Wrocław. It’s a lovely city, definitely worth a visit! Two of my favourite Polish cities ate Gdańsk and Wrocław. You can catch a Ryanair flight between them (at least in the summer) or get a train ticket for a still decently fast, comfortable train journey (EIP are the best, but IC ones are ok too).

[@johnnylangen2839]

both Citys build by Germans and later stolen from them

[@sbkpilot1]

My first visit to Poland was last year and I absolutely fell in love with the country. My favorite city is Gdansk with it's incredibly beautiful riverfront, but unfortunately I did not get a chance to visit Wroclaw and will most definitely put it on my list for next time 😀

[@ThorOdinson167]

* Danzig

[@gdanski_G]

@@ThorOdinson167 Jawohl my fuhrer

[@paulinakoczara6029]

Gdańsk in Polish. Danzig is only the German form.

[@henningbartels6245]

​@@paulinakoczara6029... and Danzica in Italian, Danzig in Uyghurian and Gdanskas in Lithuanian.

[@Average_PiS_Enjoyer]

​@@ThorOdinson167Gdańsk not Danzig. Gdańsk is Polish city.

[@SteveWilliamsD]

I visted Wrocław last year at Christmas and experienced almost all the cools things mentioned here. The Christmas market was very special!

[@alexzlopasa]

One of more underrated cities in Europe not just Poland!

[@ErinRoseHoney]

I visited for the first time earlier this year and absolutely loved it. Wonderful hidden gem!

[@arkadiuszgladysz880]

Thank you Eva for presenting my hometown. I’m also New Yorker since since '93…, uroniłem dzisiaj łzę.

[@lennartverhoeven]

@evazubeck nice to see you on DW Travel! My wife and I visited Wroclaw a few weeks ago. Looking at the amount of snow in the video, we were there when you were recording this video. It is really nice to see it again.

[@garybarr1045]

All I can say is, I am an Eva fan, so whatever she says or does it has to be good. Good move, Wroclaw. 😎

[@caspasesumo]

when two of my favorite creators collide (DW and Eva zu Beck) it has to be good, especially since I have visited Wroclaw several times and endorse that it's a lovely destination.

[@marcuslebert3843]

Poland is a beautiful country but Wrocław is definitely my favorite. Visited the city a few years ago, my only regret was not able to stay longer there.

[@chrishiking8818]

Been to this city a few times and is such a beautiful place with so much to see and do. What i love about poland is their amazing food so fresh and tasty

[@KhetzanneInaldo]

Just got a ticket for a day tour next weekend and im so excited and can't wait to see the beauty of Wroclaw..im currently living and working here in Krakow

[@DWTravel]

Watch out for our next episode with Eva - it's from Krakow, coming in June or July :-).

[@kai-uweoch1159]

Never been in Poland, but for sure one nice summer I'll come down from Sweden. There is so much more to discover in "Good old Europe", you don't really need to wander to other continents!

[@niftydude3858]

I`ve travelled to Wroclaw in 2021 during summer and enjoyed it very much, I can truly recommend it

[@Valeria-yk5xw]

I love Poland ❤

[@jerzygolec4953]

Wrocław is my home town. I love it. Greetings from Down Under.

[@harrisonandrew]

Wow, I used to work a lot in Wroclaw. I worked for the company who bought Pollena and we had a factory on ul Krakowska. I bloody love Wroclaw.

[@prakasharjunbodwade]

Thanks for showing this lovely place, Christmas spirit

[@texicalisally4480]

My Greatparents were immigrants from Poland and we still have family in Worclaw area. I’m hoping by to see them next year! Thank you for this wonderful video showing us your hometown and the hometown of my cousins! Can’t wait to see it for myself! When do the Christmas markets start?

[@PacekBrudnyPlacek]

Not sure if the date is the same each year but it started on 24th November this year and will last till 7th January. Christmas markets in Poland are beautiful visually but they may be overrated in terms of food which is usually tourist-oriented. Sometimes it's better to visit restaurants located nearby, at the market square, to taste local foods than overpay for it while visiting Christmas stalls. Not saying that all food stalls are of poor quality, just mentioning it so that you can be aware.

[@ukaszkwiatkowski6721]

Remarkable and truly beautiful city! 😍😍😍😍

[@drewschumann1]

Eva Zu Beck! There you are!

[@BrentKelly5]

We were there in the summer…loved it so much!

[@sunilpatel217]

Wooow, amazing city, oh so beautiful, and such old time traditions are still alive, it’s Amazing ❤

[@memecat84]

Eva is amazing, so happy to see her here.

[@EpicTours.]

Wrocław is on my list to visit in Poland. I can't wait to try the dumplings there 😋 Thanks for the tour!

[@sabailey1972]

We loved our visit to Wroclaw a few years ago. The gnomes are so darling and whimsical. Poland is one of my favorite places to visit in Europe, entirely under rated!

[@marcopolo51]

Good job Eva!

[@grahamwilliams2632]

Definitely would like to visit Wroclaw. Looks interesting! Thanks for making this video. Look forward to seeing some more travel vids.

[@neilclarke7313]

Absolutely love the Hala Targowa!

[@reganpereira]

@evazubeck your wealth of travel experiences is truly incredible keep exploring and sharing your unique perspective with us. Thanks DW Travel for bringing on Eva.. 👍👏

[@tom_photo]

What a nice city. I was there recently and loved it. Thank you for this video!

[@tomfol1475]

Such a heart-warming voice. Your channel always cheers me up!

[@claudiomarins1051]

Thanks so much for show this piece of Poland, it's very nice!

[@andreascuri9576]

We are gonna be there in 10 days 😊. We can't wait!! 😍

[@stukafaust]

Great to see the local reporter sneaking in that the lands were "returned to Poland" on the German state broadcaster 😎

[@henningbartels6245]

I find it a weird choice of words and highly debatable how the harsh break in the city's history after 1945 is soft washed.

[@stukafaust]

@@henningbartels6245 I was surprised to see this on DW of all places but she is technically correct, the lands were returned to Poland from whence originally ruled them before Czechs, Austrians, and Germans subsequently settled and conquered them. On the other hand it wasn’t Poland’s choice or initiative (they were as surprised as anybody else by the border changes arranged on their behalf post-WW2). It’s also worth remembering Breslau was a real Nazi stronghold. During the 1932 elections the Nazis received 44% of the city's vote, their third-highest total in all Germany. In other words maybe the expelled citizens had to pay the price for subsequent events particularly in relation to Poland and Poles. Today the German heritage is much more acknowledged and respected. Two museums, the main City Museum located in the former royal palace, as well as the Depot History Centre have large collections and permanent displays about the German-era and the fate that befell Germans here at the end of WW2. Many personal items, photos, and stories are collected and brilliantly exhibited.

[@eshwarkhatri]

I was there in 2019 and absolutely loved the place. There are also other hidden gems.. but let them stay hidden for the obvious reasons 😅😊

[@mikebaginy8731]

I visited Wrocław for a few days four years ago and found the city wonderful. Your video brought so many delightful memories. I 'm planning another visit next summer.

[@jimberry123]

I love this city

[@BL-jm3pl]

Eva, good to see you ! I’m waiting for your new aventure in Italy! 🩷

[@ralphmarkasher]

Eva, I'm glad to find your video.

[@EruditoHacker]

The ultimate crossover!

[@lukasa.856]

Very well done!

[@VersedNJ]

OK Eva, will see you on your stream. Love this tour.

[@Rab1dllama]

Nice video! I spent a couple days in Wrocław 20 years ago. I don’t remember seeing those gnome statues at all! I feel like I really missed out.

[@chindodawg]

Nice work Eva!

[@user-vb2xk1ek5d]

What a Beautiful Magical place😊 Thank You Eva for showing us this❤ God Bless you and Vilk❤

[@rajeshchatterjee8446]

It's a beautiful city.

[@turbo1009]

eva we love your travels

[@lilrusty6720]

A fantastic video just like the ones on your channel. Kudos

[@armaghetton]

I lived in Wroclaw for almost 3 years as an expat with my family and it was a great experience. We still call the city as 'our second home' even though that we are living in another country right now. It was just easy for us to adapt and enjoy what this small city has to offer. This was mainly due to the city's long history, attractions and it's people. We still have ongoing friendships there and plan to visit the city as soon as possible. Thank you so much for this great video alongside with stunning views of beautiful city of Wroclaw. It surely brought back good memories :)

[@hannasalno8272]

Glad to see again Eva on this channel, just feel somebody missing.. Vlix 😁 Anyway, glad to follow you around your hometown, such a great beautiful historical city 👍😊

[@IngVasiu]

Such an authentic tour of the city, by the one and only, Eva zu Beck. My favourite vlogger.

[@pacobrezel]

I was a couple of times in Wrocław. It is gorgeous!

[@ericderami]

I have not been there but if its a city that Eva loves, then I must visit!!!

[@hammockinparadise]

Love seeing Eva Zu Beck and I too have visited Poland and really enjoyed it.

[@ManuelFigueiredo]

I've been there, beautiful town

[@joeymurphy100]

My first solo trip was to Wroclaw, really cool place and so safe!

[@porchard3628]

Eva is Great!!!

[@Avgeek1564]

Went there 4 years ago in January, freezing cold, but beautiful!

[@davefabian2942]

Beautifully done, the views the people the culture and seeing you smile again was the best episode, Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from the US

[@DWTravel]

Happy New Year!

[@johnregan1843]

Eva, so good to see you back in Europe doing your travel shows again. 👍🇪🇺👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@jaylinn416]

Nice to see Eva Zu Beck back at her hometown!

[@adamsloan33]

I visited Wroclaw in September/October 2022 and really liked it. My visit was my first solo travel experience. I thought the architecture was stunning and the city has such a remarkable history. I visited Krakow on a separate visit six months later and must admit, I prefer the charm and character of Wroclaw despite the significance of Krakow. I understand that the two cities are similar, the smaller nature of Wroclaw suits my idea of a more relaxed city break.

[@dougsrepair1060]

Happy for you. You’re back home ( and seem very at home ) and have landed yourself a pretty good gig. We would be quite interested in visiting this Wroclaw. Thanks and Happy Holidays. 🇨🇦

[@DWTravel]

Happy Holidays!

[@mikeL1080p]

Eva on DW, that's so nice to see! I just put Wroclaw on my travel list

[@trinacria1956]

Good work Eva

[@sammcdaniel5557]

We love you Eva!

[@BrowncoatNerd]

Great job Eva! I do miss seeing the Land Rover and puppers.

[@adamw1944]

I visited this beautiful city in 2017. This is one of the best and most interesting cities in Poland.

[@thortessem271]

I'm part Polish. Love the video.

[@duwomaiishgabrielle9498]

Ahhhh, Eva, I always love seeing you, I hope you are doing well! 🙏

[@IMMAAUG]

am I the only one who used to pronounce Wroclaw RokLo??! 🤣🤣 What a great video, and gorgeous city, Thank you @evazubeck

[@Journeys-travelwithme]

Frohe Weihnachten Merry Christmas❤🎄💗

[@alejandroponce-mendoza2988]

Que hermosa ciudad.... y que alegría ver a Eva en este canal!!!

[@adventure_outdoors]

I visited Poland for the first time a few weeks ago! We went to Szczecin - it was such a lovely place 😊

[@MajorAddiction]

Very cool

[@pierbarra2054]

I'll be in Wroclaw in 14 days!

[@simpangempat1864]

great! Eva Nex time you can trvling to Bali. I'love Poland.

[@midsue]

Cool 🎄🙂

[@jessieandtalie]

Eva❤. My favorite vlogger!

[@skpaik]

Love Wrocław. My office at outside of Główny station. Last year at this time I was at Wrocław. Love the city. Love the people Want to visit again.

[@fgn_co]

I visited Wroclaw in 1987…one of my favourite memorie in my life