For children
an indoor play centre covering 7,500 square metres, with inflatable attractions, a zip line and a playground for children
a play room in Polanica-Zdrój with mazes, animation sessions and the Miś Rysio mascot
Museums
ethnographic collections brought by missionaries, with a presentation of photographs from the countries of origin
Museums
missionary exhibits from Peru, Zaire, Tahiti and Easter Island in the monastery of the White Sacred Heart Fathers
a spa town library that came third in a national ranking, with a children's programme and a series of exhibitions
What to do in Polanica-Zdrój when it rains? Two play centres, two missionary museums and a library: five indoor places for a whole day.
To two play centres of different scale. FunPark Polanica-Zdrój at ulica Kłodzka 14 is an indoor hall of 7,500 square metres. It has fourteen attractions, including big inflatable structures themed on pirates and jungle, a zip line, a tower with a playground and paddling pools with small boats. There is a snack point with waffles, ice cream and coffee, and a terrace with umbrellas beside it. The park is for children aged 3 to 12 and is open daily from 11:00 to 20:00, but check the current schedule before you go.
The second option is Chatka Misia Rysia at ulica Zdrojowa 34, close to the Spa Park. Inside there are slides, ball pools and mazes, and the mascot Miś Rysio is a regular guest. The centre runs animations and group games, English classes and art and sensory workshops, so it works well when the kids are staying longer and you want to keep them busy.
The missionary museums. Our database has two entries: the Missionary Museum on ulica Władysława Reymonta and the Ethnographic Missionary Museum in the monastery of the White Fathers (Sercanie) in Sokołówka. The first collects objects brought by missionaries from distant parts of the world and shows photos that go with them, and it offers guided visits. The second was founded in 1977, and its collection includes costumes, ornaments, musical instruments and sculptures from Peru, Zaire, Tahiti and Easter Island.
This is an ethnographic exhibition rather than a classic regional museum, so it rewards people who like looking at objects from distant cultures. With small children, pair such a visit with a trip to a play centre.
The Municipal Public Library in Polanica-Zdrój stands at aleja Wojska Polskiego 23. It hosts author meetings and changing exhibitions of visual art and photography, and has a programme for the youngest readers. It carries the "Solo" tag, so it suits a moment with your own company. More places like this are on the page Polanica-Zdrój solo.
If the rain drags on for days, see what the neighbouring towns offer: Kłodzko, Kudowa-Zdrój or Nowa Ruda. An overview of indoor places across the region is on the page attractions for rainy days, and the full offer of the spa town is on attractions in Polanica-Zdrój.
