22nd – 25th, September 2026

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Find everything you need to know to get to Placemaking Week Europe 2026

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Travel

Getting to Wrocław, It’s Easier Than You Think!

Wrocław is one of Poland’s best-connected cities, making it reachable from a variety of different places–whether it’s from Amsterdam, Berlin, London or anywhere else in Europe and the world, getting to Wrocław won’t be a hassle. You’ll be prepared for Placemaking Week Europe 2026 thanks to high-speed trains, the local international airport, and even long-distance buses, making the trip worthwhile.

If you prefer to take the scenic route, you’re in luck, as Wrocław is also easily accessible by train. One of Poland’s main railway hubs, it links seamlessly with other major European cities.

Many destinations go to and from Wrocław Główny:

  • Berlin: Berlin Hbf ~3.5/4 hrs
  • Dresden: Dresden Hbf ~3/4 hrs
  • Prague: Praha hl.n. ~4/5 hrs
  • Vienna: Wien Hbf ~ 5/6 hrs

European Sleeper

There’s also something particularly special about travelling by train to Wrocław for this year’s festival. We’re collaborating with the European Sleeper and are offering a fixed price for the overnight train to Dresden – € 70 one way ticket for the Placemaking Week Europe 2026 participants. This ticket will be available for the Monday 21st September 22:34 Amsterdam Centraal – 08:29 (Tue 22/09) Dresden connection.

The European Sleeper has many routes that connect different European cities together, Wrocław being one of them! A line between Amsterdam, Dresden, and Wrocław takes you along the beautiful and scenic routes, and gets you to Wrocław just in time for PWE26. Another bonus of travelling by train is contributing to reducing carbon emissions, so you’d be enjoying this unique experience in one of the most environmentally friendly ways.

For connection from Dresden to Wroclaw you can search the Omio website. There are multiple train options with 1 transfer.

One advantage of travelling by air to Wrocław is the Nicolaus Copernicus Wrocław International Airport (WRO), which makes flying to and from Wrocław easy. The airport is 10km away from the city, and there is a direct bus line (line 106) that takes you to the city centre in approximately 30-40 minutes.

Direct flights to/from:

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
  • Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
  • Dortmund Airport (DTM)

Non-direct flights to/from:

  • Brussels Airport (BRU)
  • Oslo Airport (OSL)
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
  • Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci
  • International Airport (FCO)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
  • Munich International Airport (MUC)

Getting to Wrocław by car is straightforward and flexible. The city is well connected through major motorways.

  • From Berlin, the journey takes around 3/4 hours via the A15/A18
  • From Prague, the journey takes around 4 hours
  • From Vienna, the journey takes around 5/6 hours via Brno

Parking in Wrocław is available, however, limited due to the historic centre where parking is paid. If you need a car when you get there, there are car rental companies at the airport.

Another way of getting to Wrocław is by a long-haul bus. For a budget-friendly option, FlixBus offers various routes from many European cities. By bus, you have the option to arrive either at Wrocław Bus Station or Wrocław Airport.

By FlixBus:

  • Amsterdam: ~18-19 hrs (direct and transfer options available)
  • Prague: ~4-5 hrs (direct)
  • Warsaw: ~4-5 hrs (direct)
  • Berlin: ~4-5 hrs (direct)

There are also regional and intercity Polish buses (PKS buses) that connect larger Polish cities, such as Warsaw, Kraków, Poznań, Gdańsk and Katowice with Wrocław, which are affordable and run multiple times per day.

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Accommodation

Book Your Stay Early!

Wrocław has a charming range of hotels and B&Bs, but availability is limited! We recommend arranging your accommodation as soon as you’ve purchased your ticket.

The local tourism information office offers numerous accommodation options – both more expensive and more affordable. These include hotels with pools, hostels, guesthouses, and apartments in the city center.

LOCATIONS

This edition unfolds across Wrocław's most inspiring venues—from reimagined train depots and factories to a congress center connected to the legendary Centennial Hall.
Piekarnia Wrocław - Art Center
Piekarnia Wrocław - Art Center
Wroclaw Congress Center
Wroclaw Congress Center
Lower Silesia Regional Chamber of Architects
Lower Silesia Regional Chamber of Architects
St. John of Nepomunk Church
St. John of Nepomunk Church
Czasoprzestrzeń
Parco innovazione
Cinema New Horizons
St. John of Nepomunk Church
Passage of Dialogue
Passage of Dialogue

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