6 of the best · Warsaw, Poland
Royal Łazienki and its peacocks, the gardens of Wilanów, the Saxon and Krasiński gardens, the University Botanical Garden and the Vistula Boulevards.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Warsaw.
Royal garden
The royal garden of the Palace on the Isle, with its peacocks and squirrels.
Royal garden
The park of King Jan III’s palace, with 200-year-old oaks and Mount Bacchus.
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
Almost a quarter of Warsaw is green: royal gardens at Łazienki and Wilanów, the Saxon and Krasiński gardens, the Vistula boulevards, and a primeval forest at the city’s edge.
Green space and the river.
Royal garden
The royal garden of the Palace on the Isle, with its peacocks and squirrels.
Botanical garden
The university’s botanical garden on Aleje Ujazdowskie, next to Łazienki.
Al. Ujazdowskie 4, WarsawExplore View on map
Riverside
The river promenade below the Old Town and Powiśle, with summer bars on barges.
Royal garden
The park of King Jan III’s palace, with 200-year-old oaks and Mount Bacchus.
