Ditch the tourist traps. The Wisła this summer is all about quirky fun. Snap obligatory selfies on the spiral staircase of Most Gdański bridge north of Old Town. Then, hightail it across the new pedestrian bridge to explore the untamed side of Praga on the Wisła’s right bank.
Culture vultures can catch “Tiger in the Garden” (Ukrainian folk art!), closing July 15th at the Museum on the Vistula. For a less pretentious vibe, sip craft beers on the rocking Barka Wynurzenie barge or scream yourselves hoarse at the Euro finals on the riverside fan zone.
Need a break from the crowds? Take a scenic water tram ride (Wilga, Pliszka, Słonka) or bike the wild trails along the river. Get your zen on with yoga by the water, or soak up panoramic views from the university library’s rooftop garden.
SUP Academy’s been teaching newbies and veterans alike to navigate the Wisła since 2013. They offer intro courses, sunset paddles, even yoga on a board (don’t fall in!). They’ll even rent you the gear. So ditch the crowds, grab a paddle, and see Warsaw from a cooler (and wetter) perspective.
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