Major city · Poland
Legnica
Half a day to see the Piast Castle and cathedral, then move on to Wrocław or Świdnica. Not a base.
Legnica is the third-largest city in Lower Silesia, 50 km west of Wrocław. Its main draw is the Piast Castle complex and a compact old town. Most travellers pass through on a day trip or stop for one night en route to the Sudetes.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PLN
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days)
- Airport
- WRO
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Poland ↗Poland is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Poland ↗The currency is the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Poland ↗Most shops close on most Sundays under the trading law; small convenience stores and station shops are the exception.
- Poland ↗The border areas with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad region have restricted zones; follow your own government's advice before travelling near them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Legnica997 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Legnica, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Polish złoty (PLN, zł).Poland-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile sell prepaid SIMs; registration with a passport is required.Poland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Poland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%; tell the server or add it on the card terminal.Poland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Poland-wide
- SafetySafe, quiet city.
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- RestroomsStation and mall toilets often cost PLN 2–4 (≈ US$1–2).Poland-wide
- Emergency numbers997 police · 998 fire · 999 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMost shops close Sundays; museums often close Mondays and have one free day a week.Poland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportWRO Copernicus Airport Wrocław (About 50 km (31 mi) east; train or bus to Legnica, about 1 h).WRO Copernicus Airport Wrocław (About 31 mi (50 km) east; train or bus to Legnica, about 1 h).
- Getting aroundThe old town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee10–15 PLN (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)8–12 PLN (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to centre10–15 PLN (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personzł 60
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per roomzł 250
- High-end bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per roomzł 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget zł 120 · Mid zł 250 · High zł 450
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WRO Copernicus Airport Wrocław (About 50 km (31 mi) east; train or bus to Legnica, about 1 h)WRO Copernicus Airport Wrocław (About 31 mi (50 km) east; train or bus to Legnica, about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Legnica: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old town is walkable. Local buses cover the rest; a taxi from the station to the centre is about 10–15 PLN.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wrocław
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train from Legnica station, about 1 h
Regional capital with a large market square and dwarf hunting.
Świdnica
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or train via Jaworzyna Śląska, about 1.5 h
Peace Church, a UNESCO site.
Karpacz
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus via Jelenia Góra, about 2 h
Mountain resort; better as an overnight.
Kłodzko
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Train via Wrocław, about 2.5 h
Fortress town; a long day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Town
Walkable to the castle and cathedral; limited options, check Booking.com.
Near the train station
Practical for a one-night stop; a few budget hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 100–150 PLN (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- 200–350 PLN (≈ US$55–100) excl. bed
- High
- 400+ PLN excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a budget hotel1 × 1 night × zł 250 | zł 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × zł 250 | zł 500 |
| Train Wrocław–Legnica, one way2 × zł 25 · check | zł 50 |
| Local bus ticket2 × zł 4 · check | zł 8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | zł 81 |
| Trip total≈ zł 445 per person per day, bed included | zł 889≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in PLN; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 10–15 PLN (≈ US$3–5) |
| Pizza or pierogi in a bar mleczny | 15–25 PLN (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | 8–12 PLN (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi from station to centre | 10–15 PLN (≈ US$3–5) |
| Train to Wrocław, one way | about 25 PLN (≈ US$7) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The castle keep may be closed for renovation: check the official site.
- Sunday: many museums and shops close or have reduced hours.
- Train connections to Wrocław run roughly every 1–2 hours; check the schedule ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 997
- Fire
- 998
- Ambulance
- 999
- EU emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police997
- Fire998
- Ambulance999
- EU emergency112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Kraków; most other countries have embassies in Warsaw.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Wrocław Airport → Legnica: about 1 h by train/bus, about 30 PLN (≈ US$9) (check)
- Taxi Legnica station → Old Town: 10–15 PLN (≈ US$3–5)
Say or show
- Przepraszam — Excuse me / Sorry (psheh-PRAH-sahm)
- Dziękuję — Thank you (djen-KOO-yeh)
- Ile to kosztuje? — How much is it? (EE-leh toh kosh-TOO-yeh)
- Czy mogę zapłacić kartą? — Can I pay by card? (chih MOH-geh zah-PWAH-cheetch KAR-tah)
- Gdzie jest toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (gdjeh yest toh-ah-LEH-tah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Legnica. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Piast Castle, Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Jewish Cemetery.
- Eat pages with last orders.
- Train schedule fixture for Wrocław–Legnica.
Sources
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