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Poznan Lawica Airport is located only 7 km from the city centre. The most common airlines are Aer Lingus, Centralwings, Dauair, Lot, Lufthansa, Ryanair, SAS and Wizzair. You can find further information on their websites and also on the official website of the airport.
Disabled info – A full run-down of disabled services at the airport can be found here. Passengers who need assistance are required to contact the airport in advance.
Services at the airport – As you would expect, there are banks, currency exchanges and shops at the airport. For a full list of facilities, see this page.
The railway network in Poland is well organised both in respect of convenient connections and the standard of travel. Some people have even suggested that Poland is best visited by train. You will find all information about travelling by train, including timetables, reservations and prices, on their website (the site has an in-built Google Translate feature).
For further (and perhaps easier to access) timetable information, although not for booking tickets, try Bahn.de (the German railways site) which carries full timetable information for trains across Europe, including international services.
Fast and express trains run between the largest cities. Fast trains run between the larger cities without stopping at smaller stations. Express trains run between the main Polish cities.
Regional trains carry passengers to smaller towns. Travelling by slower trains you can visit smaller Polish towns and villages. These trains usually run over short routes and often stop at all the local stations.
Train fares depend on the route, the kind of train and the class of travel. Different promotional prices are always on offer, so it's worth checking and trying to book in advance for the best deals. For details ask at any railway station.
Polish trains have very diverse standards. Express trains are of the highest standard, regional or the slower trains are of the lowest standard. All trains, except for the slower ones, are divided into first and second class carriages. Intercity trains and many express trains have a separate restaurant car. Some trains also have special smoking compartments. Long-distance trains are often equipped with additional sleeping-cars.
You can reach most small towns in Poland by bus using the local buses, and all the host cities are all linked by long distance bus companies. The Polish national bus company is PKS (who have a website, but unfortunately it's only in Polish). Many long distance routes are served by Polski Express.
Most of the major bus terminals are in the centre of towns. Tickets are bought at the bus station in advance (recommended) or for a slightly higher price onboard from the driver of your bus. Pre-booking a ticket guarantees you a seat.
There are also many small, private bus companies which use micro-buses on special routes. To get to some of the really small towns and villages or more isolated parts of the country these small micro-buses are the only mode of transport. The micro-buses can be found near bus stations and railway stations and you buy your ticket from the driver.
The best route is the motorway A2, which goes from the German-Polish border to Warsaw. Poznań lies at the crossroads of national and international routes. Poznań can be accessed from the A2 motorway, or domestic roads – the 92 (east-west) and the 11 (north-south).
The approximate mileage between Polish venues is as follows:
Warsaw – Gdansk = 209 miles / 336km
Warsaw – Poznan = 187 miles / 301km
Warsaw – Wroclaw = 214 miles / 344km
Gdansk – Poznan = 181 miles / 291km
Gdansk – Wroclaw = 270 miles / 435km
Poznan – Wroclaw = 102 miles / 164km
There are many places in the city centre where you can rent a car, as well as a couple of companies located at the airport (see the links above).
As in other parts of Europe when renting a car you sign a contract with the agency to undertake the following obligations:
• Full responsibility for the rented car.
• Only the person(s) mentioned in the contract can drive the car.
• The renter has to pay a deposit which and pay the fee according to the car hire company price list and the extra charges dependent on the client's requirements as stipulated in the contract.
The cost can range from as little as PLN 100 to PLN 400 a day depending on the make of car. With your rented car you can travel around Poland and to neighbouring countries (except those on the eastern border). To rent a car you will need a valid ID card or passport, a driving license and a credit card to use as a security deposit. In some places you can use cash, but these are rare.
Poznań's new City Stadium was opened to the public in 2010 and is a multi-functional arena. In addition to being the venue for mass events such as home games for KKS Lech Poznań Football Club, the stadium infrastructure lends itself to conferences, training, business meetings and entertainment events. The official opening of the stadium, which featured a concert by Sting and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, drew over 30,000 guests.
The stadium address is: ul Bulgarska 5/7, 60-320 Poznań
Length - 213.30m
Width - 220.27m
Height - 56.16m
Number of seats – 41,000
Playing field - 105 x 68m
- At the stadium, the view is good from all stands, all of which are covered.
-There are spaces to hang flags on the handrails.
- 260 spaces for disabled people and their helpers.
Getting to the stadium from city centre:
- by bus – 63, 91, A
- by taxi – costs about 16-18 PLN
- on foot – 3,5 km
Find out more at the Stadium web page.
Fans' Embassy - The stationary Fan Embassy in Poznan will be located on the corner of Trzeciego Maja (Third of May) street and Plac Wolności (The square of Freedom) near to the Fan Zone.
Each host city will have a permanent, stationary Fans' Embassy throughout the tournament, as well as mobile Fans' Embassy teams operating in the days around matches played in that city. The mobile teams will be based at strategic points throughout the city (transport hubs, near the fanparks and stadiums, etc) and all Fans' Embassy staff will be on hand to offer advice and assistance to all supporters, either in person or by phone/email.
In each host city the Fans' Embassy will serve as a crucial source of information as well as a meeting point for all visiting supporters. The essence of a Fans' Embassy is to provide fan-specific services - such as ticket availability, public viewing facilities, locally applicable legislation, stadium regulations, match-day arrangements, etc.
However, you will also be able to obtain more general information you would normally find at a tourist office: accommodation, details of local transport timetables and routes, sightseeing opportunities, money exchange, etc.
The staff of the Fan Embassy will generally be drawn out of the local fan scene and will offer visiting supporters detailed and relevant information in their own language, as well as provide swift and simple solutions to any problems that may arise.
Fans' Embassies will be located in easy to reach central areas and will be open daily throughout the tournament. Find out where they are by visiting their dedicated section of the web page and drop by once you arrive in town!
Once the preparations and arrangements from the host cities are finalised we will put all information on public viewing here.
When it comes to accommodation, Poznan has a wide range of facilities – from large chain hotels in the city centre, to smaller, private hotels on the edge of town. There's even the option of a lakeside campsite outside the city, if you're after something a little quieter.
You can find a complete list of Poznan's accommodation here.
In most hotels, breakfast is included. In guest-houses this can vary, and information about breakfast is usually provided at the point of booking. Check-out times are typically between 10am and noon. In the larger hotels you can pay by debit and credit card. In some smaller hotels, guest-houses, hostels or camping paying by cash is preferred. Some will insist on cash payments and be unable to process credit cards, so bear this in mind.
Our local researchers have put together the following list of hotels and hostels that you might like to consider:
Sheraton Poznan Hotel *****
uI. Bukowska 3/9, 60-809 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 655 20 00
Fax: +48 61 655 20 01
Hotel Mercure Poznań **** (Accor Hotels)
ul. Roosevelta 20, 60-829 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 855 80 00
Fax: +48 61 855 89 55
Batory Hotel***
Leszczyńska 7-13, 60-115 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 832 44 81
Fax: +48 61 832 42 30
HENLEX Hotel***
Spławie 43, 61-312 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 879 87 71, 61 870 59 02
Fax: +48 61 879 89 30
Park Hotel ***
ul. abpa A. Baraniaka 77, 61-131 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 879 40 81
Fax: +48 61 877 38 30
Polonez Hotel ***
Niepodległości 36, 61-714 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 864 71 00, 864 72 50 (reservation)
Fax: +48 61 852 37 62
Hotel Ibis ** (Accor Hotels)
Kazimierza Wielkiego 23, 61-863 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 858 44 00
Fax: +48 61 858 44 44
Hotel Olimp **
Warmińska 1, 60-622 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 845 54 30, 848 30 93
Fax: +48 61 847 41 03
Hotel Jowisz
ul. Dojazd 34, 60-631 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 843 54 88
Fax: +48 61 841 74 18
Cinnamon Hostel
ul. Gwarna 10
Phone: +48 61 851 57 57
Dizzy Daisy Hostel
Al. Niepodległości 26, 61-714 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 662 28 10, +48 513 151 974
Frolic Goats Hostel
ul. Wrocławska 16/6, 61-838 Poznań
Phone: + 48 61 852 44 11, 501 144 704, 510 587 978
Hotels are typically available from 75-400 PLN a night, with a bed in a hostel from 35-70 PLN.
If accommodation is limited, it might be worth searching some of the nearby smaller towns to see if there's anything available. Places within easy enough reach of Poznan include: Kiekrz, Rokietnica, Suchy Las, Tarnowo Podgórne, Luboń, Swadzim, Swarzędz, and Baranowo
You can book through the website links above, or alternatively try Hotels.com, Booking.com, Hostelbookers.com, Hostelworld.com. Before booking anywhere, we would advise you to check out independent reviews, if possible, through Tripadvisor.com.
The nightlife in Poznan is located mainly in the City Centre.
Some recommended bars and clubs from our local researchers include:
Londoner at Stary Rynek 90
Muchos Patatos at ul. Szewska 2
Pijalnia Piwa Kominek at ul. Małeckiego 26
Sport Pub BSA at Długa 11
Bogota Club CK Zamek, wejście od ul. Kościuszki
Remember that in Poland it is prohibited to drink alcohol in public places, with the exception of properly licensed designated places, such as bars, restaurants, open air cafés, etc.
Tipping – You should tip in restaurants and cafés, and it is also not unusual to tip taxi drivers. Typically around 10% of the bill is common, and to not tip implies that the food or service has been poor.
Be wary, however. If you present your payment to the waiter/waitress and say 'thank you', it is implied that they will keep the change. That could be an expensive mistake if you're paying a few PLN for a coffee with a 50 PLN note!
KKS Lech Poznań was founded on 19 March 1922 in the town of Dębiec (currently a district of Poznań) under the name Lutnia Dębiec. Since 30 May 2006 the club holds the official name of KKS Lech Poznań.
The club currently plays in the Ekstraklasa (the top division of the Polish league) and has won the Polish title six times, the Polish Cup five times and Poland's Super-Cup four times. Poznań's is 6th in the all-time Polish league table.
The major successes of the team include:
Polish Champions: 1983, 1984, 1990, 1992, 1993, 2010
Polish Cup winners: 1982, 1984, 1988, 2004, 2009
Polish Super-Cup winners: 1990, 1992, 2004, 2009
1/16 UEFA Cup: 2008
1/16 Europa League: 2010
Many outstanding footballers used to play and now play for Lech, including:
Teodor Anioła, Edmund Białas, Henryk Czapczyk, Mirosław Okoński and Andrzej Juskowiak.
The club colours are blue and white.
Lech Poznań is one of the best flagged teams in the country. The fan collection has a characteristic "Kolejorz" fan, they also do their best to have a few new ones hanging on the fence in each round of the league.
The team has its anthem, which is always sung before the first whistle of the referee. The Lech Poznań anthem was written in 1972, and the words, "Lift up your hearts, let Lech win!" are sung to the tune of Yellow Submarine. The anthem is sung a capella by the fans just before the players enter the field or while the referee leads them to the field. They are all obliged to stand and to raise their scarves up. When the stands are full, the view is spectacular.
Lech Poznań (together with the first-league team Warta Poznań) use the stadium at ul. Bułgarska, owned by the City of Poznań. In the 2010/2011 season, it was the largest league object in Poland. In 2012 it will be the arena of the European Football Championships.
The attendance of the Lech's fans creates the unique, fantastic atmosphere at the stadium, which has become famous in Europe (fans of Manchester City, who came to Poznań to see the Europe League match, organized its activities before one of the major matches under the motto: "Let's do Poznan!"). The club colours are visible on the stadium - T-shirts or scarves are an obligation for each Lech fan. The team fans support it with various slogans and songs.
The official representative of the fans of Lech Poznań and the founding member of the Polish Federation of Fan Associations is the association "Wiara Lecha", established in 2001 and registered in 2004. Its activities include promoting positive atmosphere, acting for fan safety during Lech's matches, directing the fan movement and organising trips of Lech's fans to the games played outside Poznań.
"Wiara Lecha" is also the organiser of many charity actions such as assistance in organising charity events of the Foundation "Mam Marzenie", which takes place at the stadium at the Children's Day, giving Christmas presents to the Hospice working with the Foundation, or supporting blood donation.
It is vital to mention Kolejorz Girls, a dancing-acrobatic group, which has been doing performances at all the matches played by Poznań's Lech at the stadium at ul. Bułgarska for 8 years.
Old Market - Marked out in 1253, when the city of Poznań was chartered, the market square has been the centre of community life for centuries.In the area around the Old Market you can find beautiful merchant houses, and the town hall - the most magnificent Renaissance building in Wielkopolska, as well as the guardhouse.
Ostrów Tumski - Separated by the forks of the Warta and Cybina rivers, on the verdant island of Ostrów Tumski, the place where Poland's history began, time passes at its own unhurried pace. The old cathedral island is one of Poznan's most charming areas: the cathedral towering over its surroundings, the small and graceful Church of Our Lady in Summo, cobbled streets following the course of medieval embankments, and the historic cathedral canonries set amid their beautiful gardens.
For over a thousand years, events on Ostrów Tumski have been written down in the annals of Polish history, making it a "reliquary" of national remembrance. And yet at the same time, all the places worth seeing here are testimony to the stature and talents of Poznań's bishops, without whom Poland would be a very different place.
The Cytadela - a large park on the site of Fort Winiary, a 19th-century fortified area north of the city centre. It contains a military museum, military cemeteries, and the remains of some of the fortifications. It lies within the Stare Miasto district of the city, south of Winogrady.
Stary Browar (the Old Brewery) - the centre of commerce and art, built in November 2003, located in the centre of Poznan at 42 Półwiejska Street. The centre is a combination of retail space and an art gallery.
Termy Maltańskie – is the biggest sport and recreation complex in Poznań situatated on the north coast of Malta Lake.
Billy-goats - Every day at noon, people crowd around the City Hall, waiting for the two billy-goats on the clock tower to come out and clash horns. The first clockwork mechanism for the tower was built in 1551 by master locksmith Bartłomiej Wolf from Grubin. As the goats lock horns, a bugle call is played.
Morasko Meteorite - One of the largest European meteorite reserves is located in the northern part of Poznan. Seven oval craters of different sizes are located in a wetland forest, that were created around 5,000 years ago when pieces of a meteorite hit Earth. The largest crater is 100 meters wide and 13 meters deep. There is an educational path running through the reserve.
Last Imperial Castle - One of the most characteristic buildings in Poznan, the former residence of Emperor William II and other German rulers. Today it houses the Zamek Cultural Centre which is central to Poznan's cultural life.
Bambergs - In the 18th century, Poznan authorities invited settlers from Bamberg, Germany, to relocate to the city. They quickly blended in, but never forgot their roots and culture. Their descendants still live in Poznan, and celebrate their holiday in August. To honour them, a Bamberg Well was erected in the Old Market.
Museum of Musical Instruments - The only museum of this kind in Poland, established thanks to the passion and commitment of Poznan-born Zdzisław Szulc.
Zoo - Poznan is home to two Zoos. The Old Zoo (ul. Zwierzyniecka 19), established in the 19th century near the centre of the city, is perfect for a short walk, observing several dozen species of interesting animals. It can be especially recommended to families with young children.
The New Zoo (ul. Krańcowa 81) is more suited to the needs of ambitious nature-lovers in search of fresh air. The beautiful vast area of the Zoo accommodates several hundred animal species, including unique ones such as the Siberian tiger and the white rhinoceros. The Zoo has its own infrastructure, offering snack bars, vehicle rentals and souvenir shops.
The best choice if you are going to in Poznań for more than a day, is to choose short time tickets valid for zones A+B (12, 16, 20 PLN depending on the number of days – 1, 2 or 7)
The Poznań City Card comes in three versions: one-, two- and three-day. Holders of the Poznań City Card are entitled, among other things, to:
- free use of public transportation,
- free admission to most of Poznań's museums,
- discounted admission to sports and recreational facilities,
- discounted admission to the Conservatory and the Zoo,
- discounts at hotels and restaurants.
The Poznań City Card comes in three versions:
- one day - 30 PLN
- two day - 40 PLN
- three day - 45 PLN
The Card is valid for the holder only (as signed on the front). The Card is valid only after the first and last name and date of first use have been filled in. The Card may not be used by third parties and it is valid together with an ID. The period of validity begins to run on the date stated on the Card.
When used as a pass on public transport, the Card is valid until 12:00 midnight on the last day on which the Card is valid (1, 2 or 3 days).
The Card comes with a guide booklet, which includes information on available attractions, discounts and free admission. You can only use a given attraction once; upon entry to the attraction, you should produce your Card and submit a proper coupon provided on the page that describes a specific attraction. The coupons are not valid if the Card has been lost or stolen.
Sunday 10 June 2012, 20.45CET
#6: Ireland vs Croatia
Thursday 14 June 2012, 18.00CET
#13: Italy vs Croatia
Monday 18 June 2012, 20.45CET
#22: Italy vs Ireland
Once the arrangements from UEFA are finalised, we will put all specific matchday information here, including:
UEFA ticketing points
Match day transport (park and ride, etc)
EURO street signage
Cordons/checks, etc
To leave a social legacy in Poland and Ukraine UEFA supports, besides RESPECT Fan Culture – Fans' Embassies, three further programmes that aim on social change.
50% of all European disabled people have never participated in leisure or sport activities. EURO 2012 provides an opportunity to improve access to football and for the removal of physical, sensory and intellectual barriers in public places in the region. It is recognised that supporting and playing football is an integral and vital part of European culture and tradition. Football is increasingly diverse; this naturally includes many more disabled people. The Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) has formed a disability alliance in the region to help to deliver the awareness project, Respect Inclusion – Football with No Limits.
EURO 2012 offers a unique chance to promote a positive message of diversity and inclusion. The programme will be delivered on behalf of FARE by the long established regional partner, the 'Never Again' Association. Civil society organisations, and ethnic minorities in particular, have been motivated to engage with the preparations. Important stakeholders have signed up to the anti-discrimination agenda. The FARE activities concentrate on minimizing the risk of racist incidents during the tournament as well as promotion of anti-discrimination measures.
RESPECT your Health - Euroschools 2012 is the official community health education programme of the UEFA EURO 2012. This one-year project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, with a focus on smoking prevention, responsible alcohol consumption, healthy diet and physical activity among young people and their families in Poland and Ukraine. Through a train the trainers approach, local institutions and NGOs in the eight UEFA EURO 2012 host cities will be empowered to activate their communities and promote good health. A guide will help coaches, teachers, social workers and Orlik animators use the power of football and sport to engage communities, increase health literacy levels, and establish a common feeling of ownership for public (sport) grounds.
UEFA EURO 2012 will be tobacco-free. A complete ban on the use, sale or promotion of tobacco will be in force in both indoor and outdoor areas of all match venues. Put into place to protect the health, safety and comfort of all fans and other tournament participants, the tobacco ban complements other activities such as Respect your Health that use the force of football to promote social issues.
EURO tournaments bring people together on and off the pitch. All sorts of encounters are made, some closer than others. The fun may know no bounds, but there are of course rules. Encounters between people from all over Europe can be unforgettable, as long as they are respectful, good humoured and a danger to no one. Show HIV and AIDS the red card. The HIV virus doesn't play fair, so you have to. Unforgettable encounters should leave no lasting damage. When you think fun and passion, think health too: condoms protect!
Poznan Lawica Airport is located only 7 km from the city centre. The most common airlines are Aer Lingus, Centralwings, Dauair, Lot, Lufthansa, Ryanair, SAS and Wizzair. You can find further information on their websites and also on the official website of the airport.
Disabled info – A full run-down of disabled services at the airport can be found here. Passengers who need assistance are required to contact the airport in advance.
Services at the airport – As you would expect, there are banks, currency exchanges and shops at the airport. For a full list of facilities, see this page.
The railway network in Poland is well organised both in respect of convenient connections and the standard of travel. Some people have even suggested that Poland is best visited by train. You will find all information about travelling by train, including timetables, reservations and prices, on their website (the site has an in-built Google Translate feature).
For further (and perhaps easier to access) timetable information, although not for booking tickets, try Bahn.de (the German railways site) which carries full timetable information for trains across Europe, including international services.
Fast and express trains run between the largest cities. Fast trains run between the larger cities without stopping at smaller stations. Express trains run between the main Polish cities.
Regional trains carry passengers to smaller towns. Travelling by slower trains you can visit smaller Polish towns and villages. These trains usually run over short routes and often stop at all the local stations.
Train fares depend on the route, the kind of train and the class of travel. Different promotional prices are always on offer, so it's worth checking and trying to book in advance for the best deals. For details ask at any railway station.
Polish trains have very diverse standards. Express trains are of the highest standard, regional or the slower trains are of the lowest standard. All trains, except for the slower ones, are divided into first and second class carriages. Intercity trains and many express trains have a separate restaurant car. Some trains also have special smoking compartments. Long-distance trains are often equipped with additional sleeping-cars.
You can reach most small towns in Poland by bus using the local buses, and all the host cities are all linked by long distance bus companies. The Polish national bus company is PKS (who have a website, but unfortunately it's only in Polish). Many long distance routes are served by Polski Express.
Most of the major bus terminals are in the centre of towns. Tickets are bought at the bus station in advance (recommended) or for a slightly higher price onboard from the driver of your bus. Pre-booking a ticket guarantees you a seat.
There are also many small, private bus companies which use micro-buses on special routes. To get to some of the really small towns and villages or more isolated parts of the country these small micro-buses are the only mode of transport. The micro-buses can be found near bus stations and railway stations and you buy your ticket from the driver.
The best route is the motorway A2, which goes from the German-Polish border to Warsaw. Poznań lies at the crossroads of national and international routes. Poznań can be accessed from the A2 motorway, or domestic roads – the 92 (east-west) and the 11 (north-south).
The approximate mileage between Polish venues is as follows:
Warsaw – Gdansk = 209 miles / 336km
Warsaw – Poznan = 187 miles / 301km
Warsaw – Wroclaw = 214 miles / 344km
Gdansk – Poznan = 181 miles / 291km
Gdansk – Wroclaw = 270 miles / 435km
Poznan – Wroclaw = 102 miles / 164km
There are many places in the city centre where you can rent a car, as well as a couple of companies located at the airport (see the links above).
As in other parts of Europe when renting a car you sign a contract with the agency to undertake the following obligations:
• Full responsibility for the rented car.
• Only the person(s) mentioned in the contract can drive the car.
• The renter has to pay a deposit which and pay the fee according to the car hire company price list and the extra charges dependent on the client's requirements as stipulated in the contract.
The cost can range from as little as PLN 100 to PLN 400 a day depending on the make of car. With your rented car you can travel around Poland and to neighbouring countries (except those on the eastern border). To rent a car you will need a valid ID card or passport, a driving license and a credit card to use as a security deposit. In some places you can use cash, but these are rare.
Poznań's new City Stadium was opened to the public in 2010 and is a multi-functional arena. In addition to being the venue for mass events such as home games for KKS Lech Poznań Football Club, the stadium infrastructure lends itself to conferences, training, business meetings and entertainment events. The official opening of the stadium, which featured a concert by Sting and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, drew over 30,000 guests.
The stadium address is: ul Bulgarska 5/7, 60-320 Poznań
Length - 213.30m
Width - 220.27m
Height - 56.16m
Number of seats – 41,000
Playing field - 105 x 68m
- At the stadium, the view is good from all stands, all of which are covered.
-There are spaces to hang flags on the handrails.
- 260 spaces for disabled people and their helpers.
Getting to the stadium from city centre:
- by bus – 63, 91, A
- by taxi – costs about 16-18 PLN
- on foot – 3,5 km
Find out more at the Stadium web page.
Fans' Embassy - The stationary Fan Embassy in Poznan will be located on the corner of Trzeciego Maja (Third of May) street and Plac Wolności (The square of Freedom) near to the Fan Zone.
Each host city will have a permanent, stationary Fans' Embassy throughout the tournament, as well as mobile Fans' Embassy teams operating in the days around matches played in that city. The mobile teams will be based at strategic points throughout the city (transport hubs, near the fanparks and stadiums, etc) and all Fans' Embassy staff will be on hand to offer advice and assistance to all supporters, either in person or by phone/email.
In each host city the Fans' Embassy will serve as a crucial source of information as well as a meeting point for all visiting supporters. The essence of a Fans' Embassy is to provide fan-specific services - such as ticket availability, public viewing facilities, locally applicable legislation, stadium regulations, match-day arrangements, etc.
However, you will also be able to obtain more general information you would normally find at a tourist office: accommodation, details of local transport timetables and routes, sightseeing opportunities, money exchange, etc.
The staff of the Fan Embassy will generally be drawn out of the local fan scene and will offer visiting supporters detailed and relevant information in their own language, as well as provide swift and simple solutions to any problems that may arise.
Fans' Embassies will be located in easy to reach central areas and will be open daily throughout the tournament. Find out where they are by visiting their dedicated section of the web page and drop by once you arrive in town!
Once the preparations and arrangements from the host cities are finalised we will put all information on public viewing here.
When it comes to accommodation, Poznan has a wide range of facilities – from large chain hotels in the city centre, to smaller, private hotels on the edge of town. There's even the option of a lakeside campsite outside the city, if you're after something a little quieter.
You can find a complete list of Poznan's accommodation here.
In most hotels, breakfast is included. In guest-houses this can vary, and information about breakfast is usually provided at the point of booking. Check-out times are typically between 10am and noon. In the larger hotels you can pay by debit and credit card. In some smaller hotels, guest-houses, hostels or camping paying by cash is preferred. Some will insist on cash payments and be unable to process credit cards, so bear this in mind.
Our local researchers have put together the following list of hotels and hostels that you might like to consider:
Sheraton Poznan Hotel *****
uI. Bukowska 3/9, 60-809 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 655 20 00
Fax: +48 61 655 20 01
Hotel Mercure Poznań **** (Accor Hotels)
ul. Roosevelta 20, 60-829 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 855 80 00
Fax: +48 61 855 89 55
Batory Hotel***
Leszczyńska 7-13, 60-115 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 832 44 81
Fax: +48 61 832 42 30
HENLEX Hotel***
Spławie 43, 61-312 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 879 87 71, 61 870 59 02
Fax: +48 61 879 89 30
Park Hotel ***
ul. abpa A. Baraniaka 77, 61-131 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 879 40 81
Fax: +48 61 877 38 30
Polonez Hotel ***
Niepodległości 36, 61-714 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 864 71 00, 864 72 50 (reservation)
Fax: +48 61 852 37 62
Hotel Ibis ** (Accor Hotels)
Kazimierza Wielkiego 23, 61-863 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 858 44 00
Fax: +48 61 858 44 44
Hotel Olimp **
Warmińska 1, 60-622 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 845 54 30, 848 30 93
Fax: +48 61 847 41 03
Hotel Jowisz
ul. Dojazd 34, 60-631 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 843 54 88
Fax: +48 61 841 74 18
Cinnamon Hostel
ul. Gwarna 10
Phone: +48 61 851 57 57
Dizzy Daisy Hostel
Al. Niepodległości 26, 61-714 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 662 28 10, +48 513 151 974
Frolic Goats Hostel
ul. Wrocławska 16/6, 61-838 Poznań
Phone: + 48 61 852 44 11, 501 144 704, 510 587 978
Hotels are typically available from 75-400 PLN a night, with a bed in a hostel from 35-70 PLN.
If accommodation is limited, it might be worth searching some of the nearby smaller towns to see if there's anything available. Places within easy enough reach of Poznan include: Kiekrz, Rokietnica, Suchy Las, Tarnowo Podgórne, Luboń, Swadzim, Swarzędz, and Baranowo
You can book through the website links above, or alternatively try Hotels.com, Booking.com, Hostelbookers.com, Hostelworld.com. Before booking anywhere, we would advise you to check out independent reviews, if possible, through Tripadvisor.com.
The nightlife in Poznan is located mainly in the City Centre.
Some recommended bars and clubs from our local researchers include:
Londoner at Stary Rynek 90
Muchos Patatos at ul. Szewska 2
Pijalnia Piwa Kominek at ul. Małeckiego 26
Sport Pub BSA at Długa 11
Bogota Club CK Zamek, wejście od ul. Kościuszki
Remember that in Poland it is prohibited to drink alcohol in public places, with the exception of properly licensed designated places, such as bars, restaurants, open air cafés, etc.
Tipping – You should tip in restaurants and cafés, and it is also not unusual to tip taxi drivers. Typically around 10% of the bill is common, and to not tip implies that the food or service has been poor.
Be wary, however. If you present your payment to the waiter/waitress and say 'thank you', it is implied that they will keep the change. That could be an expensive mistake if you're paying a few PLN for a coffee with a 50 PLN note!
KKS Lech Poznań was founded on 19 March 1922 in the town of Dębiec (currently a district of Poznań) under the name Lutnia Dębiec. Since 30 May 2006 the club holds the official name of KKS Lech Poznań.
The club currently plays in the Ekstraklasa (the top division of the Polish league) and has won the Polish title six times, the Polish Cup five times and Poland's Super-Cup four times. Poznań's is 6th in the all-time Polish league table.
The major successes of the team include:
Polish Champions: 1983, 1984, 1990, 1992, 1993, 2010
Polish Cup winners: 1982, 1984, 1988, 2004, 2009
Polish Super-Cup winners: 1990, 1992, 2004, 2009
1/16 UEFA Cup: 2008
1/16 Europa League: 2010
Many outstanding footballers used to play and now play for Lech, including:
Teodor Anioła, Edmund Białas, Henryk Czapczyk, Mirosław Okoński and Andrzej Juskowiak.
The club colours are blue and white.
Lech Poznań is one of the best flagged teams in the country. The fan collection has a characteristic "Kolejorz" fan, they also do their best to have a few new ones hanging on the fence in each round of the league.
The team has its anthem, which is always sung before the first whistle of the referee. The Lech Poznań anthem was written in 1972, and the words, "Lift up your hearts, let Lech win!" are sung to the tune of Yellow Submarine. The anthem is sung a capella by the fans just before the players enter the field or while the referee leads them to the field. They are all obliged to stand and to raise their scarves up. When the stands are full, the view is spectacular.
Lech Poznań (together with the first-league team Warta Poznań) use the stadium at ul. Bułgarska, owned by the City of Poznań. In the 2010/2011 season, it was the largest league object in Poland. In 2012 it will be the arena of the European Football Championships.
The attendance of the Lech's fans creates the unique, fantastic atmosphere at the stadium, which has become famous in Europe (fans of Manchester City, who came to Poznań to see the Europe League match, organized its activities before one of the major matches under the motto: "Let's do Poznan!"). The club colours are visible on the stadium - T-shirts or scarves are an obligation for each Lech fan. The team fans support it with various slogans and songs.
The official representative of the fans of Lech Poznań and the founding member of the Polish Federation of Fan Associations is the association "Wiara Lecha", established in 2001 and registered in 2004. Its activities include promoting positive atmosphere, acting for fan safety during Lech's matches, directing the fan movement and organising trips of Lech's fans to the games played outside Poznań.
"Wiara Lecha" is also the organiser of many charity actions such as assistance in organising charity events of the Foundation "Mam Marzenie", which takes place at the stadium at the Children's Day, giving Christmas presents to the Hospice working with the Foundation, or supporting blood donation.
It is vital to mention Kolejorz Girls, a dancing-acrobatic group, which has been doing performances at all the matches played by Poznań's Lech at the stadium at ul. Bułgarska for 8 years.
Old Market - Marked out in 1253, when the city of Poznań was chartered, the market square has been the centre of community life for centuries.In the area around the Old Market you can find beautiful merchant houses, and the town hall - the most magnificent Renaissance building in Wielkopolska, as well as the guardhouse.
Ostrów Tumski - Separated by the forks of the Warta and Cybina rivers, on the verdant island of Ostrów Tumski, the place where Poland's history began, time passes at its own unhurried pace. The old cathedral island is one of Poznan's most charming areas: the cathedral towering over its surroundings, the small and graceful Church of Our Lady in Summo, cobbled streets following the course of medieval embankments, and the historic cathedral canonries set amid their beautiful gardens.
For over a thousand years, events on Ostrów Tumski have been written down in the annals of Polish history, making it a "reliquary" of national remembrance. And yet at the same time, all the places worth seeing here are testimony to the stature and talents of Poznań's bishops, without whom Poland would be a very different place.
The Cytadela - a large park on the site of Fort Winiary, a 19th-century fortified area north of the city centre. It contains a military museum, military cemeteries, and the remains of some of the fortifications. It lies within the Stare Miasto district of the city, south of Winogrady.
Stary Browar (the Old Brewery) - the centre of commerce and art, built in November 2003, located in the centre of Poznan at 42 Półwiejska Street. The centre is a combination of retail space and an art gallery.
Termy Maltańskie – is the biggest sport and recreation complex in Poznań situatated on the north coast of Malta Lake.
Billy-goats - Every day at noon, people crowd around the City Hall, waiting for the two billy-goats on the clock tower to come out and clash horns. The first clockwork mechanism for the tower was built in 1551 by master locksmith Bartłomiej Wolf from Grubin. As the goats lock horns, a bugle call is played.
Morasko Meteorite - One of the largest European meteorite reserves is located in the northern part of Poznan. Seven oval craters of different sizes are located in a wetland forest, that were created around 5,000 years ago when pieces of a meteorite hit Earth. The largest crater is 100 meters wide and 13 meters deep. There is an educational path running through the reserve.
Last Imperial Castle - One of the most characteristic buildings in Poznan, the former residence of Emperor William II and other German rulers. Today it houses the Zamek Cultural Centre which is central to Poznan's cultural life.
Bambergs - In the 18th century, Poznan authorities invited settlers from Bamberg, Germany, to relocate to the city. They quickly blended in, but never forgot their roots and culture. Their descendants still live in Poznan, and celebrate their holiday in August. To honour them, a Bamberg Well was erected in the Old Market.
Museum of Musical Instruments - The only museum of this kind in Poland, established thanks to the passion and commitment of Poznan-born Zdzisław Szulc.
Zoo - Poznan is home to two Zoos. The Old Zoo (ul. Zwierzyniecka 19), established in the 19th century near the centre of the city, is perfect for a short walk, observing several dozen species of interesting animals. It can be especially recommended to families with young children.
The New Zoo (ul. Krańcowa 81) is more suited to the needs of ambitious nature-lovers in search of fresh air. The beautiful vast area of the Zoo accommodates several hundred animal species, including unique ones such as the Siberian tiger and the white rhinoceros. The Zoo has its own infrastructure, offering snack bars, vehicle rentals and souvenir shops.
The best choice if you are going to in Poznań for more than a day, is to choose short time tickets valid for zones A+B (12, 16, 20 PLN depending on the number of days – 1, 2 or 7)
The Poznań City Card comes in three versions: one-, two- and three-day. Holders of the Poznań City Card are entitled, among other things, to:
- free use of public transportation,
- free admission to most of Poznań's museums,
- discounted admission to sports and recreational facilities,
- discounted admission to the Conservatory and the Zoo,
- discounts at hotels and restaurants.
The Poznań City Card comes in three versions:
- one day - 30 PLN
- two day - 40 PLN
- three day - 45 PLN
The Card is valid for the holder only (as signed on the front). The Card is valid only after the first and last name and date of first use have been filled in. The Card may not be used by third parties and it is valid together with an ID. The period of validity begins to run on the date stated on the Card.
When used as a pass on public transport, the Card is valid until 12:00 midnight on the last day on which the Card is valid (1, 2 or 3 days).
The Card comes with a guide booklet, which includes information on available attractions, discounts and free admission. You can only use a given attraction once; upon entry to the attraction, you should produce your Card and submit a proper coupon provided on the page that describes a specific attraction. The coupons are not valid if the Card has been lost or stolen.
Sunday 10 June 2012, 20.45CET
#6: Ireland vs Croatia
Thursday 14 June 2012, 18.00CET
#13: Italy vs Croatia
Monday 18 June 2012, 20.45CET
#22: Italy vs Ireland
Once the arrangements from UEFA are finalised, we will put all specific matchday information here, including:
UEFA ticketing points
Match day transport (park and ride, etc)
EURO street signage
Cordons/checks, etc
To leave a social legacy in Poland and Ukraine UEFA supports, besides RESPECT Fan Culture – Fans' Embassies, three further programmes that aim on social change.
50% of all European disabled people have never participated in leisure or sport activities. EURO 2012 provides an opportunity to improve access to football and for the removal of physical, sensory and intellectual barriers in public places in the region. It is recognised that supporting and playing football is an integral and vital part of European culture and tradition. Football is increasingly diverse; this naturally includes many more disabled people. The Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) has formed a disability alliance in the region to help to deliver the awareness project, Respect Inclusion – Football with No Limits.
EURO 2012 offers a unique chance to promote a positive message of diversity and inclusion. The programme will be delivered on behalf of FARE by the long established regional partner, the 'Never Again' Association. Civil society organisations, and ethnic minorities in particular, have been motivated to engage with the preparations. Important stakeholders have signed up to the anti-discrimination agenda. The FARE activities concentrate on minimizing the risk of racist incidents during the tournament as well as promotion of anti-discrimination measures.
RESPECT your Health - Euroschools 2012 is the official community health education programme of the UEFA EURO 2012. This one-year project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, with a focus on smoking prevention, responsible alcohol consumption, healthy diet and physical activity among young people and their families in Poland and Ukraine. Through a train the trainers approach, local institutions and NGOs in the eight UEFA EURO 2012 host cities will be empowered to activate their communities and promote good health. A guide will help coaches, teachers, social workers and Orlik animators use the power of football and sport to engage communities, increase health literacy levels, and establish a common feeling of ownership for public (sport) grounds.
UEFA EURO 2012 will be tobacco-free. A complete ban on the use, sale or promotion of tobacco will be in force in both indoor and outdoor areas of all match venues. Put into place to protect the health, safety and comfort of all fans and other tournament participants, the tobacco ban complements other activities such as Respect your Health that use the force of football to promote social issues.
EURO tournaments bring people together on and off the pitch. All sorts of encounters are made, some closer than others. The fun may know no bounds, but there are of course rules. Encounters between people from all over Europe can be unforgettable, as long as they are respectful, good humoured and a danger to no one. Show HIV and AIDS the red card. The HIV virus doesn't play fair, so you have to. Unforgettable encounters should leave no lasting damage. When you think fun and passion, think health too: condoms protect!
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