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Netflix-Themed ‘Stranger Things’ Tram Rolls Through Poznań with Free Rides
To celebrate, Netflix has released a specially designed tram onto Poznań's tracks. It's been running around the city since Thursday, November 27th, and will be available for rides until December 10th. It's a Moderus Beta tram, plastered with advertisements for the series, both inside and outside the vehicle. Importantly, the ride is free.
The tram will run on the Starołęka PKM - city center route along the following route:
STAROŁĘKA PKM - Starołęcka - Zamenhofa - Jana Pawła II - Kórnicka - Mostowa - Bernardyński Square - Podgórna - Aleje Marcinkowskiego - 27 Grudnia - Fredry - Roosevelta - Matyi - Towarowa - Święty Marcin - Aleje Marcinkowskiego - Strzelecka - Królowej Jadwigi - Górna Wilda - 28 June 1956 - Hetmańska - Starołęcka - STAROŁĘKA PKM.
Departure times are:
weekdays - 8:15, 9:30, 11:00, 12:15, 13:30, 14:45, 16:00, 17:15,
Saturdays and Sundays - 12:15, 13:30, 14:45, 16:00, 17:15, 18:30, 19:45.
Immersive Nutcracker Experience to Open at Poznań International Fair
Starting December 5th, Poznań International Fair will welcome you into the unique world of the immersive exhibition "The Nutcracker: Winter Miracle." For almost two months, until January 31st, Hall 1A will be transformed into a space filled with a festive atmosphere, where Pyotr Tchaikovsky's classic ballet gains a spectacular new incarnation thanks to its cinematic aesthetic and modern multisensory technology.
The project is being developed by Art Box Experience and Toronto-based Story Wall Entertainment, a studio known for creating spectacular, international immersive experiences. The "Nutcracker" exhibition premiered in 2023, but this winter it will be presented for the first time in Poznań in a new version designed and prepared specifically for the MTP space.
Following the success of the premiere edition, the creators wanted the story to reach an even wider audience, and the new setting would allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the winter story. The organizers want the space to be vibrant and vibrant, and beyond the exhibition, it will also be possible to host all kinds of special events, celebrations, and anniversaries.
Who is the exhibition for?
This is a great option for families and all holiday enthusiasts. "The Nutcracker: Winter Wonder" allows you to fully experience the Christmas spirit and step into the heart of a fantastic story. Visitors will find creative activity zones, interactive elements, and immersive presentations that bring the adventure of the girl and her extraordinary companion to life.
The exhibition's narrative unfolds on a special Christmas night, during which seven-year-old Clara receives a Nutcracker from her parents. When the toy transforms into a prince, the two journey into a magical world to confront the sinister Mouse King. Will they be able to save this extraordinary land? The answer awaits visitors on-site.
Entrance to the exhibition
Tickets are available online at ToBilet.pl . The exhibition will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. In addition to standard tickets, concessions and family tickets are also available. Children under 3 years of age are admitted free of charge.
More information about the event HERE .
Santa Claus and Workshops Bring Holiday Cheer to Poznań Palm House
Those who want to experience the holidays surrounded by exotic plants can visit the Poznań Palm House. On Saturday, December 6th, an Eco-St. Nicholas Day celebration will be held there. Visitors to the festival will enjoy a Christmas concert and many interesting workshops, included in the price of admission. There will also be the opportunity to meet a guest from Lapland.
Santa's Day activities await at the Palm House from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Municipal Greenery Authority, the Waste Management Plant, the Poznań Benefits Center, and the Poznań City Hall's Departments of Climate and Environment and Municipal Services will be at the event. Visitors will be able to learn more about hedgehogs and waste sorting, learn to recognize animal tracks and conifer species, and even consider building a Christmas tree. Children will also enjoy workshops on making Christmas decorations and eco-friendly Christmas cards, as well as numerous quizzes with prizes.
The "Eko Mikołajek" program also includes a concert called "Sleigh Bells Are Ringing" (10:30 - 11:15) and music workshops - children will take up djembe drums, janissary drums, shakers, tambourines and harpsichords and create a Christmas orchestra (11:15 - 12:30).
There will also be special guests. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. you will be able to meet Beaver Guga, the mascot of the Poznań University of Life Sciences, and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the real Santa Claus.
UNICEF also planned to participate in the event as part of the cooperation recently established with the City of Poznań.
To take part in all the attractions, simply buy an admission ticket to the Poznań Palm House (standard ticket costs PLN 19, reduced ticket costs PLN 15).
More information about Eco Mikołajki can be found on the palm house's website and on Facebook .
Poznań-Ławica Airport Implements EU Entry/Exit System for Non-EU Travelers
Starting Monday, December 1st, the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into effect at Poznań-Ławica Airport. For several weeks now, it has been gradually being implemented at the external borders of the Schengen Area. This solution is for travelers from outside the European Union.
The EES applies to all non-EU travellers arriving in or departing from Poland - both those requiring a visa and those enjoying visa-free travel.
Upon first border crossing, the system will record passport data, biometric fingerprints and a facial photo—as well as the date and place of entry or exit. For subsequent journeys, if the information is already in the system, a quick verification is sufficient.
The EES is intended to replace traditional passport stamping. Ultimately, by April 10, 2026, all EU external border crossing points will operate exclusively using the EES. This will enable more effective detection of overstayers and document fraud, among other things, increasing the security and consistency of border controls across the European Union.
At the same time, during the transition period – the initial launch of the EES – passport checks may take slightly longer than before. Passengers departing from Poznań to countries outside the Schengen Area should proceed to border control as soon as possible after passing through the security area, where hand luggage and personal belongings are checked.
At the Poznań airport, officers from the Nadodrzański Border Guard Unit will be overseeing security and border control. Additional information and guidance are available on the EES information portal .
Trams Recommended for Holiday Travel to Poznań Christmas Markets
Christmas markets are underway at Wolności Square, the Old Market Square, and the Poznań International Fair grounds. These attractions are particularly popular on weekends, so please expect temporary changes to traffic patterns from Friday to Sunday, and consider traveling to the city center by public transport.
The smooth and safe running of holiday events may depend, among other things, on the methods of travel chosen by guests, and using public transport will certainly save time searching for a parking space and reduce the risk of traffic jams.
In the event of traffic jams or safety hazards, the Bethlehem organizer, in consultation with the police, may introduce traffic restrictions in the city center on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
At the request of the police, additional dynamic changes to the organization may be introduced to improve traffic flow or safety. Therefore, the police urge drivers to be especially vigilant, pay attention to road signals and signs, and follow the instructions of law enforcement officials.
Regardless of the current road and weather conditions, visitors to all fair locations will best get there by public transport.
Trams serving the area around Wolności Square and the Old Market Square include lines 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, and 17, as well as buses 160, 163, 167, 174, 176, 190, 603, and 911, and the T7 tram, which replaces it. The MTP fair is accessible by lines 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, and 18, and buses 145, 148, 159, 163, 168, 169, and 177.
A special, free "Stranger Things 5" tram will also be running near the markets until December 10th. It will run daily, from the Starołęka PKM terminus to the city center and back to Starołęka PKM.
Information about public transport stops in Poznań and parking lots around the Old Market Square, Wolności Square and the MTP grounds can be found on the Betlejem Poznańskie website .
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