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New study reveals Poland’s top tourist destination - and it’s probably not where you’re thinking

Titled “Tourist values in counties and their surroundings”, the paper by the Central Office of Statistics, GUS, sought to determine which towns and regions offered the best tourist experience as determined by various key factors. Euan Cherry/PAP/Photoshot

Titled “Tourist values in counties and their surroundings”, the paper by the Central Office of Statistics, GUS, sought to determine which towns and regions offered the best tourist experience as determined by various key factors.

Polish ski mountaineer conquers world's 11th-highest peak

A Polish ski mountaineer has summited Gasherbrum I, the world's 11th-highest mountain, and started his descent on skis, the climber has announced on social media.

Polish ski mountaineer conquers world's 13th-highest peak

A Polish ski mountaineer has summited Gasherbrum II, the world's 13th-highest mountain, and started his descent on skis.

Long arm of the paw! Cops set up special unit to scare off bears in mountain towns

The bear-scare move comes after a video posted on Twitter earlier this month shows a bear roaming the streets in the town of Sanok.

Daredevil skis world’s seventh tallest mountain

The challenge was completed by Bartek Ziemki and was undertaken as part of his ongoing quest to ski down the world’s highest peaks.

Polish alpinist named ‘hero’ after rescuing Indian climber from Himalayan hell

The Indian climber Anurag Maloo was attempting to conquer Annapurna in west Nepal when he aborted his attempt at an altitude of about 7,100 metres and went missing during his descent.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Polish trekker becomes first woman in the world to walk across all of Europe’s mountains in a single trip

Starting in Bulgaria in the Spring of 2022, Anna Liszewska trekked an epic 6,300km across 16 countries in 222 days, taking in ranges including the Massif Central, the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Tourist killed by avalanche in Poland's Tatra mountains

A tourist died after being swept away by an avalanche in the Krzyzne Pass area of the Tatra Mountains, near the resort town of Zakopane, the local mountain rescue service has reported.

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