Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Lodz

Lodz, or in its full accented glory, Łódź, is pronounced "Woodge".

Lodz, like the whole of Poland is constantly being discovered by travelers, and definitely has a number of interesting things and places to see. It seems to be mostly known as a historical industrial hub of the country, but there is so much more. From its rich history, to interesting architecture, to the various noteworthy museums, and more, it's certainly advisable to spend at least two days in Lodz, if not more.

Lodz is the third-largest city in Poland and has a well developed network of bus and tram routes. This type of public transportation is the cheapest, fastest, and most efficient way of moving from one location to another. At the same time, it should be pointed out that this city is also walkable, and within the central area, it's possible to enjoy a pleasant stroll while sightseeing.

There are more than 550 ATMs in Lodz. Some of them are available 24/7. ATMs located in the shopping malls are available in the operating hours of those facilities. You find a lot of ATMs along the city's main "Piotrkowska Street".

Big shops and malls are usually open from 8 - 10 am and close around 9 pm from Mondays to Saturdays. Some supermarkets open their doors at 7 am. Many places have shorter opening hours on Saturdays. Shops are generally closed on Sundays besides smaller food stores, alike 7-Eleven. Popular shopping centre, Manufaktura opens Mon - Sat, 10:00 am. - 10:00 pm. Museums and galleries are generally open Tuesday to Sunday from around 10 am to 5 pm. Majority of museums and galleries are closed on Mondays.

Lodz, like the rest of the Polish cities is generally safe. It's just important to keep all the costly belongings out of plain sight, to eliminate risk of a potential pickpocketing. In terms of the districts, central, more touristy part of the city is also the safest one.