A guide to eating, exploring, and feeling the spirit of Wroclaw, home of the LeverX office.
As told by Aliaksei Nestsiarenka, System Administrator at LeverX and Wrocław City Expert
Wrocław has a quiet kind of charm. There’s an atmosphere here, a balance, that’s hard to resist. The bridges, the faded stone facades, the soft gray skies — there’s a mood here. And before I knew it, Wrocław had won me over at once.
It’s still hard to call it home for me, even after four years here, but I no longer get lost. I know my cafés, my shortcuts, which tram to hop on. As for the language, somehow, by the third week here, I was following Polish in conversations. By week five, I was speaking it. Never took a class. My friend Michał just kept talking to me until the words started to stick.
This was the first café my brother took me to when I arrived in Wrocław, and it hooked me with a vinyl turntable and a big record library — from Pink Floyd and Def Leppard to AC/DC and Queen. The cocoa and coffee are excellent, there are chess and checkers to play, books to browse, and the vibe is pure cozy: music, soft armchairs, and a snug little space you won’t want to leave.
Right on the main square, this pub commands attention with Renaissance paintings, chandeliers, and soaring ceilings. Their ribs are legendary (the kind where you forget about small talk because you’re too busy eating), and the generous portions are ideal for sharing with the house sauces. In summer, the terrace is perfect for people-watching.
“I’ve never had a bad dish here, and trust me, I’ve tried many.”
This little spot feels like a library with a coffee machine. The shelves are filled with books in Polish and Ukrainian. Right in the city center, its windows open onto the street, so you can sip coffee, tea, or hot chocolate with a book in hand, watch the traffic and passersby, and simply take a breath away from the rush.
If you’re a cat person, this is heaven. You sip coffee while a fluffy gang strolls by as if they own the place. Sometimes they let you pet them, sometimes they ignore you like royalty, but either way, the coffee is good, the staff is kind, and it always makes me smile.
This spot really shows off Wrocław’s character. You’ll find modernist architecture, including a UNESCO-listed landmark, as well as concerts, exhibitions, and even scenes from The Hunger Games that were filmed here. Step outside into the Japanese Garden — a calm space with 270 plant species.
“At Hala Stulecia, you’ll find modernist architecture, including a UNESCO-listed landmark, with something always happening inside, from concerts to exhibitions.”
A courtyard alive with neon signs salvaged from the city’s past. At night, the lights blaze pink, green, and blue against graffiti walls. Bars and DJs complete the scene, giving you the feeling of stepping backstage into Wrocław’s creative heart.
Poland’s second-oldest botanical garden, founded in 1811, offers 7.4 hectares of green escape, featuring ponds with lilies, rock gardens, greenhouses, and a collection of rare plants. It’s perfect for wandering in late spring or early summer. In winter, the trees glow with fairy lights and a food truck serves hot soup, coffee, tea, and mulled wine.
The Market Square and its Town Hall are the postcard shot, but the magic is in the side streets: four churches shoulder to shoulder, neon signs, and lively bars. For the best view, climb the Penitents’ Bridge between the towers of St. Mary Magdalene’s Church and take in the whole Rynek below.
“One turn off the noisy street and it’s like entering another dimension of pure stillness and calm.”
Think of it as a moving museum. Run by transport enthusiasts and the city, old trams and classic Ikarus buses have been rolling through Wrocław since mid-2025. On special nights (like Museum Night), extra rides appear. Prefer an indoor collection? Pop over to the Topacz Motor Museum in nearby Ślęza.
A modern water-science center in a restored 19th-century tower. You enter through a water curtain, then explore a 360° film, interactive maps, and hands-on exhibits about how water moves through the city. A short visit, but genuinely worth it once.