Jewish Heritage in Poland: City-by-City Travel & Genealogy Guide
Poland holds a deeply layered Jewish heritage — from vibrant pre-war communities to the tragic scars of the Holocaust. If you’re tracing your roots or planning a meaningful journey, our city-by-city guide will help you uncover the rich Jewish past and present across Poland. Whether you’re looking for ancestral records, historic synagogues, or community connections — this guide is your first step.
🕍 Warsaw – Modern Memorials and Ancient Footsteps
Visit the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Explore the remnants of the Warsaw Ghetto: Umschlagplatz, Ghetto Heroes Monument
Active synagogues: Nożyk Synagogue
Archives & records: Jewish Historical Institute
Optional: Private heritage walking tour and kosher dining
✡️ Kraków – Jewish Heart of Central Europe
Explore Kazimierz: synagogues, cemeteries, and street culture
Schindler’s Factory & Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze
Historic Remuh Synagogue and cemetery
Access to Kraków Jewish archives and Holocaust survivor testimonies
Optional: Orthodox guide for heritage immersion
🕯️ Łódź – From Industry to Identity
Survivors’ stories at the Radegast Station
Explore the Jewish Cemetery – one of the largest in Europe
Legacy of the Litzmannstadt Ghetto
Combine with family archive visits to the State Archives
🛤️ Lublin – Spiritual Center of Hasidism
Former yeshivas, Chachmei Lublin Synagogue
Holocaust memorials and the Majdanek concentration camp
Opportunities for personal family research at local archives
🧳 Local Tips Across All Cities
How to access Jewish records: birth, marriage, and cemetery indexes
The best kosher restaurants and Jewish-style accommodations
Shabbat-friendly tours
Optional: Tracing your family tree before your trip with our expert research service
✈️ Book Your Personal Heritage Tour
Let us help you design a trip tailored to your family’s story. We offer:
Private transportation with knowledgeable drivers
Multilingual Jewish heritage guides
Research support before and during your trip
Special services for Orthodox families, including kosher food, Shabbat planning, and access to mikvahs
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