22nd – 25th, September 2026
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.
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.
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:
There’s also something particularly special about travelling by train to Wrocław for this year’s festival. This year, we’re collaborating with the European Sleeper and are offering a discount on their overnight train specifically for PWE26 participants!
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.
Getting to Wrocław by car is straightforward and flexible. The city is well connected through major motorways.
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.
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.
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.
Reggio Emilia 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.
In collaboration with the local tourism information office, we’ve pre-reserved a number of rooms for Placemaking Week Europe attendees until the end of May (specific deadlines per hotel are listed in the document below). After that, bookings open to the general public, and rooms may go quickly due to other events happening in the area!
To access special rates, please contact the hotel directly via email to make your booking, and mention that you’re attending Placemaking Week Europe 2025.
If you run into any issues or have difficulty securing accommodation, please feel free to reach out to the Reggio Emilia Official Tourism Information Office directly for support.
