Quick Overview:
The city of
Wroclaw was named for a Polish Duke named – what else? – Wrocislaw, which means “he will return famous” in Polish. We can’t make you any promises but we do have the distinct feeling that a
stag weekend in
Wroclaw will have you and your mates returning infamous – fame and glory is up to you.
When your plane touches down, you’ll see what we mean. Pronounced “Vrot-slav,” the city’s name does not tell you what a looker it is - with gothic spires reaching to the sky, and more bridges than almost everywhere else in Europe. We’d bet a tenner you’d never guess it was in ruins only 60 years ago.. Now you’re about to crash it with your great
stag party... we almost wish we could warn them!
One of the reasons
Wroclaw is so popular as a
stag night destination is this is a place known for exciting nightlife. The city has a strong reputation as a fun party town with lots of pubs and clubs – you probably can’t get to them all in a single night. With a plentiful student population, you know there are many pretty girls available to dance with and to buy a fruity drink with an umbrella.
In a Nutshell:
- The Population of Wroclaw: 675,000
- Official language is Polish - like English, except it lacks vowels! Most locals do speak terrific English so if they say they don’t understand your pick up lines, they're probably lying through their teeth.
- Wroclaw is the capital of Lower Silesia, a historical region in southwestern Poland.
- Alois Alzheimer used to live here and discovered something great, except we’ve totally forgotten what.
- A large beer costs about 5zl (1 pounds sterling).
Accommodation:
Find a great place to crash no matter your taste or budget. There are five star hotels with every luxury imaginable or just a comfy bed to lie on between bouts of debauchery.
Daytime Activities:
You’ll get action in Wroclaw with quad-biking and paintball but don’t forget top activities for your stag do like indoor go-karting, microlight flying, pistol shooting and even husky dog sledding.
Drinks:
It just isn’t worth coming to Poland if you aren’t going to drink its world renowned vodka. Chopin and Belvedere are two of the most popular vodkas. Try a ‘Wsciekly Pies’ with vodka, raspberry juice and hot Tabasco to give you fiery dragon breath!
Word of warning: If some of your mates act a bit like escaped zoo animals once booze reaches their gut, avoid the local fuzz. You’ll be tossed in the drunk tank at lightning speed. For 250 zl (45 pounds sterling) expect a full monty strip search, blue pajamas and some new “buddies” for the night. Those tempted to resist arrest will taste truncheon – so play nice.
Food:
Some think of Polish cuisine as consisting entirely of cabbage and dumplings, but with the fall of the Iron Curtain fine restaurants have appeared all over Wroclaw.
Looking for authentic Polish delicacies? Try Smalec – fried lard with big chunks of bread and Bigos, a classic stew with meat, onions, cabbage and sauerkraut.
Weather:
Spring is chilly and breezy. Summer is warm with lots of rain. Autumn is sunny and occasionally has showers. Winter is absolutely freezing and temperatures can drop to 15 degrees C below in Jan and Feb – on the other hand it's the perfect excuse to have another vodka and find someone to warm up with.
Currency:
£1= 5.84911 Polish Zlotych
Carry some small change – some places just won’t break larger notes. It’s easiest if you get cash from the ATM and they are easily found.
Transport:
Chillisauce can arrange a coach for you and your buddies for the airport and activities in Wroclaw. Just ask!