Introduction

Poland is a part of the global tourism market with constantly increasing number of visitors, particularly after joining the European Union. Tourism in Poland contributes to the country's overall economy. The most popular cities are Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Lublin and Toruń, including the historic site of the Auschwitz concentration camp near Oświęcim. The best recreational destinations include Poland's Masurian Lake District, Tatra Mountains – the highest mountain range of Carpathians – and Białowieża Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Poland's main tourist offers consist of sightseeing within cities and out-of-town historical monuments, business trips, qualified tourism, agrotourism, and mountain hiking among others. Poland is the 14th most visited country by foreign tourists.