What to Do in Warsaw with Kids When it Rains (Indoor Activities)

If you’re debating whether there’s enough to do with kids in Warsaw when it rains or too cold or dark to be outside, don’t worry. Over the last couple of years, so many places have opened, and as a result, you can now easily spend a week in the city without your kids starting to climb

What I love about all these activities is that they’re not spots where parents just sit and wait for their kids to have fun. Many places are enjoyable for adults, and in fact, some of my friends living in Poland told me they visit them without kids as well.

As Poland is one of the most modern and technologically adjusted places in Europe, you’ll find changing tables or child seats everywhere, and even shopping malls have calming feeding rooms. Buses and trams have charging pods and dedicated spaces to park a stroller – you never have to lift it.

If you’re visiting Warsaw with kids for the first time and the weather cooperates, don’t forget to check out my guide to outdoor things to do. If you’re planning any day trips (which I highly recommend) there are a lot of places to visit with kids as well!

Ultimate Guide to the Best Indoor Family Attractions in Warsaw

1. See Mini Poland at Kolejkowo

Kolejkowo is a newer attraction that presents Warsaw in miniature. It’s full of dioramas with moving trains and treasure hunts for kids. Every couple of minutes, there’s a change from night and day, and you can even see a real thunderstorm with water coming out of the ceiling.

Bonus: After you finish visiting, you can grab lunch or dinner at one of the small but mighty Italian restaurants nearby. It’s called Trattoria Ti Amo on Swietokrzyska Street.

2. Experience the Warsaw Uprising Museum

For a little more learning, the Warsaw Uprising Museum tells the story of this iconic period in the city’s history. There are plenty of interactive elements throughout the museum, which ensures that children can also retain a lot of the information given, and the historical items on display are quite impressive.

An audio guide is also available to accompany the exhibitions on display, and I recommend taking up the chance to have a little more explanation about what you see.  

3. Indulge at E. Wedel Chocolatier

E. Wedel is one of the most recognized chocolate companies in Poland and even if you haven’t heard the name before, their delicious sweets speak for themselves!

While they still use large-scale machines for the majority of their processes, many of their products are still partially created by hand to ensure the best quality, and the range of sweets available is unbeatable. You can go to their Chocolate Factory in Saska Kepa.

You may have a hard time dragging your kids out of this chocolate wonderland, but visiting the Chocolatier will be a memorable experience for everyone. Pick a packaged chocolate or something from their cafe, take a seat, and enjoy the beautifully decorated building while your taste buds enjoy an iconic treat. 

4. Learn at the Copernicus Science Center

Kids of all ages love the Copernicus Science Center as it is full of interactive exhibitions that let kids do their own experiments while learning about the world. 

Alongside their hands-on museum, they offer workshops, a robotic theatre, and even a huge planetarium that shows films and concerts throughout the year.

There’s always something going on here, so make sure to check out the events page on their website before planning your visit! 

Note: This place does sell out, especially during the summer months with kids doing field trips. Book it at least two days in advance to make sure you can get it.

5. Have an Interactive Dinner

Have you heard of Le Petit Chef? It’s when the whole table comes alive through animated immersive projections. The animations blend with the dishes served as the little figurine cooks your steak or pasta.

They have branches all over the world, but the bonus of the Warsaw location at the Hilton Hotel is that it’s the cheapest in Europe. Ultimately, you’re getting the same experience for less.

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6. Play with your Kids at Various Indoor Playgrounds

Warsaw really went all-in on indoor playspots, and there are now so many to choose from, on top of play cafes. My kids’ favorite is Smart Kids Planet as it’s an interactive learning center. If your kids speak Polish and are over 7 years old, there’s also Mini City – basically a Polish version of international Kidzania.

Other notable spots include:

• Klockownia – definitely best for preschoolers and toddlers as it’s mostly block play, but diggers are a hit.
• Jungle Academy Fort Wola – most visually stunning spot with an underwater theme.
• Fikolki – literally any branch, but Mokotow is the best one.

9. See Majaland

Majaland is a great place for kids in any weather, with both outdoor and indoor areas. It’s a small theme park based on Maya the Bee, which was a super popular cartoon in the 90s.

The park definitely caters to small kids – I would say under 9 years old. From 100cm in height, the kids can go on all the attractions.

7. Stop by Melt Museum

Warsaw’s Melt Museum is an immersive, multisensory digital art experience. It’s basically a small version of the worldwide known teamlabs if I needed something to compare it to, but with more use of AI, which makes the experience not just impressive and immersive but also innovative.

8. Drive to Suntago – Europe’s Biggest Indoor Waterpark

Suntago is only half an hour from Warsaw, and it’s the biggest indoor waterpark in Europe. They also have an outdoor part that opens in the summer. There are multiple slides for all ages, and even toddlers will have something to do as there’s a splash area, giant warm jacuzzi-like pool, wave pool, and a lazy river.

My 6-year-old son rode a lot of “big” slides, while my younger one stayed in the kids slides area. Upstairs, there’s also a newly opened dry play area with visually interactive sandboxes, crawling tunnel, animations, and races.

You can either drive yourself or take a bus from Warsaw Central Station. I recommend pre-booking at least 24h in advance to get a discounted rate and food voucher.

9. Play at Warsaw Arcade Museum

For older kids and nostalgic adults I recommend Warsaw Arcade Museum. It’s a mix of many retro games with refurbished and newer ones, so everyone can find something for themselves. This is a place absolutely not just for kids, since many adults come to play games from childhood there as well.

If you have some more time to spare, also stop at Papugarnia Warsaw Carmen nearby. It’s a big place with parrots you can feed and rare parakeets.

10. Jump at Hangar 646

If you find yourself on a gloomy day in the city, head to Hangar 646 for some super bouncy fun! This indoor trampoline park incorporates so much more than just bouncing. With obstacle courses, competitions, slides, and swings, there is plenty to keep the whole family occupied all day long. 

Another option is Fun Park Digiloo with trampolines, AIRO, or Jungle Park Pruszkow, which is usually better for smaller kids.

11. Try Indoor Skydiving

Indoor skydiving is a lot of fun regardless of where you try it, but Flyspot in Warsaw is a great choice for the whole family, as kids are not only allowed but are encouraged to try flying here. 

After putting on your protective equipment, you will be taken to a giant tube where one by one you will fly thanks to the pressure from a giant fan. 

Don’t worry if you’ve never tried it before, you will be accompanied by a trained guide who will make sure you are safe at all times. 

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12. Paint at Pstro

Pstro is a great spot with kids or without them – we saw a lot of people on dates when we visited. You pre-book a spot and get to use different creative painting techniques. You can shoot, splash, spin, or drip on your painting, and if you have some paint left might as well decorate a wall. Plus, you get to keep your glow-in-the-dark painting.

Warsaw Budget: How Expensive is Warsaw?

Compared to other European places and the US, Poland is definitely cheaper, but prices are rising.

For dinner, I’d usually prepare around $10-20 (40-80 PLN), including a cocktail or wine with your meal. If you decide to go downtown and try a Milk Bar (Bar Mleczny), you can get a meal for $4-7.

Tips aren’t mandatory in Poland and service charge is never automatically included in your bill. But the tips are quite common and always appreciated. Like in some other European countries, American Express cards aren’t widely accepted. Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro are common.