Today’s article is for those who wonder: “Where the heck can I see good street art in Poland?” I’ll share with you my list of favourite street art cities in Poland that you can easily reach by train. And I can guarantee – hunting for murals, stickers, stencils, posters, and other forms of art is an absolute fun!
Before we start, one important thing: in the first part in this article I’m writing about places I’ve visited or lived in; the second part is about cities I want to visit in the future (the not-so-distant future, actually). So, it’s good idea to save this post and come back to it once in a while because I’ll be updating it after each solid trip.
Table of Contents
- Street Art in Poland: The Best in Warsaw
- Street Art in Poland: Łódź – Poland’s Mural Capital
- Street Art in Poland: Gdańsk and Beyond
- Street Art in Poland: Wild Walls of Poznań
- Street Art in Poland: Katowice and Silesia’s Street Art
- Street Art in Poland: Bydgoszcz Murals Spots
- Street Art in Poland: Folk Murals in Białystok
- Street Art in Poland: Częstochowa
- Street Art in Poland: Musical Murals in Opole
- Street Art in Poland: Other Cities Worth Visiting by Train
- Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know About Travelling in Poland
- Summary
Street Art in Poland: The Best in Warsaw
Let’s talk about Warsaw – the capital of Poland. It’s quite easy to get here, so if you’re coming from abroad, this will probably be the easiest city to start with. But let me share a few tips that make your search for street art easier and more rewarding.
Look for Street Art at a Safe Distance From Tourist Areas
Every time I’m in Warsaw, I find the best street art while walking from point A to point B. A lot of treasures are hidden at different heights on walls, electrical boxes, and other unusual parts of the streets. And we’re talking about wild art here – that’s the charm of Warsaw’s streets. The street art here can still be independent, uncontrolled, and entirely up to the author. So, where can I find street art in Warsaw?
Warsaw neighborhoods where you can find street art and/or murals:
- Praga Północ – my favourite area with a very specific vibe. For a first visit, I recommend the surroundings of the Hydrozagadka club. Beyond that, it’s always worth checking what’s going on at the Leonarda Art Gallery in Centrum Praskie Koneser. This gallery often cooperates with local – but not only local! – street artists.
- Praga Południe & Gocław – I haven’t explored this neighborhood in detail but based on what I’ve seen so far and what my friends have told me, it’s worth visiting. You’ll find murals by DALeast, Mona Tusz and… an egg on the wall. That’s not a joke.
- Centrum – yeah, you can stay only here and still have fun. Just keep your eyes peeled and look around every corner. As a highlight, I recommend checking out ROA’s mural.
- Muranów – an elegant, old-fashioned, greenish area. The street art here is more subtle, if you know what I mean, but still of solid quality.
- Mokotów – without a doubt, you should visit BD Gallery if you’re here. Depending on the exhibition you’ll find works by international artists. The people who run the gallery have roots in the graffiti and street art scene, and their projects are thoughtfully planned and valuable.
- Ursynów – now something for fans of giant murals. Come here, you’ll have fun!
When it comes to murals in Warsaw, there are a lot of them! But my Warsaw explorations aren’t finished yet, so the blog post isn’t ready. For now, though, I can recommend my article about street art in Praga Północ – imho the best district in Warsaw.
Pretty doesn’t mean valuable
Another thing worth paying attention to is the quality of the art on the wall – especially murals. In Warsaw lately (and in other Polish cities too) murals have become the go-to solution for every architectural problem. As a result, their role often boils down to simply looking nice – not asking, not discussing, not challenging, not surprising. Just… pretty.
You’ll especially see this kind of mural on new housing estates where developers use them to cover up the lack of greenery or the cramped layout. So, when you pass by a mural, ask yourself: what exactly am I looking at, and does it make sense? Why was this mural created? What’s the story behind it? Who paid for it and why? Does it make me stop and think? Is it changing anything? Is it unique in any way, or could it just as easily be swapped for another image from the “pretty, non-controversial pictures” collection?
Murals are cool but have you ever look wilder?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there’s still plenty of wild street art in Warsaw. It’s unexpected these days when street art has gone commercial and public space keeps turning private. And murals more often commemorate something or serve as decoration than give the artist real freedom.
So once again – come to Warsaw while the streets are still wild.
Street Art in Poland: Łódź – Poland’s Mural Capital
Street Art in Łódź is world-famous so it’s only natural that you should visit this city. You can get here by train from almost anywhere in Poland. I have a lot of articles about Łódź on my blog – I’m a local guide and I like it here. Check them out here:
Just a small note from me – Łódź isn’t a small city but public transport system isn’t perfect. On top of that there are a lot of roadworks which can make getting around more complicated. If you want to see murals beyond the city centre, it’s best to plan your route in advance so you don’t waste time (and patience).
If you need help with your journey to Łódź, let me now – I’m a city guide so we could explore Łódź together.
Street Art in Poland: Gdańsk and Beyond
Another iconic point of Poland’s street art map. You can get here from Warsaw by train in tabout hree hours. Gdańsk has an amazing street art and graffiti spots, each with its own unique vibe. And from there, it’s just a short ride Gdynia, another amazing city full of murals and good design.
Here’s a list of street art, murals and graffiti spots in Trójmiasto:
- ZASPA area – it feels like an open-air mural museum. Literally. You’ll find more about ZASPA and other hidden gems in Gdansk in my other article.
- 100cznia – A city within a city. This place is spectacular. It’s an open-air culture ‘house’ where you can hang out, grab a drink (or two), and catch a concert or event. All of it built from shipping containers on the old Gdansk Shipyard grounds. And if that’s not enough there’s also LAYUP Gallery, home of the OUTSIDERS project that ran for five years. I wrote about it here. Unfortunately the project is finished so we’re waiting what’s next.
- Gdansk Freedom Gallery – 500 meters of graffiti painted along the heating pipes on Jana z Kolna street. It’s the newest street art project in the city (at least in Sept’25). I haven’t managed to see it myself yet but from what I heard it’s worth the walk.
- Wrzeszcz – street art in Gdansk goes way beyond the city center. I recommend visiting Wrzeszcz – hard to pronounce if you’re not Polish. There’s a lot waiting for you there.
- Gdynia – probably a favorite city for many Poles. At lease among my friends who dream about moving here. Besides the laid-back vibe you can also feel the city’s artistic soul thanks to its public art projects. Most of them exist because of the Traffic Design team, a group that’s been carefully curating how much art of art and design enters Gdynia’s public space. They’ve done a lot of good work here!
Street Art in Poland: Wild Walls of Poznań
Another city in Poland where street art is still alive and wild! Local street artists are brave here and freely paints on the streets. So, Poznan is full of both legal and illegal art.
The journey between Warsaw and Poznan takes about three hours on a direct train so it’s worth considering. Like for real!
Interested? Find out more in my Poznan street art travel guide.
Street Art in Poland: Katowice and Silesia’s Street Art
Katowice is exceptional. Here you can feel the unique vibe of Silesia. Culture, greenery, architecture, it’s all here.
You can get to Katowice on a direct train from Warsaw in about three hours. You’re in? Check out my Katowice travel guide.
Street Art in Poland: Bydgoszcz Murals Spots
Bydgoszcz is located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region. It’s a lot of art here and not so many tourists which is a good thing!
It’s less than a three-hour train ride away from Warsaw. You’ll find a blog post about this place on my site. I haven’t been there for a while though, so keep that in mind.
Street Art in Poland: Folk Murals in Białystok
I visited this city recently (in August’25) and was really surprised, in a good way! It’s actually pretty easy to get here from Warsaw, even though it’s close to Poland’s eastern border.
Białystok is lovely but don’t expect much in the way of wild street art. However, the murals definitely not disappointing! Check out my Białystok travel guide for more.
Street Art in Poland: Częstochowa
My second home – Częstochowa. There are only a handful of murals here, but they’re pretty interesting. Most of them were created thanks to local initiatives which is not so common these days.
If you catch a direct train, the trip takes just a little over two hours.
Street Art in Poland: Musical Murals in Opole
You can get here directly from Warsaw and it takes around three hours. You can also connect trip to Opole with Wroclaw — trains between these two cities run frequently, and the ride takes less than an hour.
Street Art in Poland: Other Cities Worth Visiting by Train
Is that all? No more street art cities in Poland? Hell no. There’s plenty more but sometimes you have to spend hours to find one breathtaking mural in a small town nobody’s heard of. The good news? There are still cities you can easily reach by train and see some solid stuff. On my list: Krakow, Wroclaw, Lublin, Szczecin, Plock, and Bielsko-Biala. Still lots to explore!
Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know About Travelling in Poland
At the end, I’ve got some tips for you. Exploring another country can be a little bit tricky so let me help as much I can. 🙂
Trains
In Poland you can buy train tickets up to a month in advance. I really recommend it because the earlier you buy, the cheaper it usually is. Some trains also require seat reservation so that’s another reason to book ahead. You’ll be sure to have a seat. 😉
Stations names are usually logical… but not always. For example: Warszawa Central (Warsaw Central), Kraków Główny (Main Kraków), Łódź Fabryczna. Always check on the map where exactly you’re getting on or off. Note that train sometimes aren’t on time and double-check platforms on screens because they sometimes change last minute.
There are a few different railway companies but most tickets you can bought online in English via KOLEO.
Public Transport
Polish cities (except Warsaw) aren’t huge but sometimes it’s nice to catch a bus or tram. Tickets are sold in machines or via apps. The tricky part: apps can be different from city to city so check before boarding. You don’t want to end up with a fine.
Best time to visit
Honestly anytime is good time for a trip. But if you can choose, the best time to visit Poland is spring or summer (April – September). Days are long, temperatures are pleasant (except the occasional heatwave), and everything is green.
Autumn (October – November) is not bad either but be ready for rain. Winter? Well, if there’s snow, the landscape looks magical (and freezing, of course). If not… I’m not gonna lie – it’s grey, it’s dull, full of dog poops, and even colourful mural won’t save the vibe.
Summary
I love exploring abroad but I also enjoy being a tourist in my own country. There’s always something new to see, plenty of street art events happening, and awesome people to meet. So, don’t hesitate and come to Poland to look for the art (and a bit of adventure hihi).
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Karolajn
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