Get Ready for an Unforgettable Experience

the 51st World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress is coming to the vibrant city of Warsaw, Poland! Known for its fascinating mix of history, culture, and innovation, Warsaw is the perfect backdrop for this global gathering of veterinary experts.

Wander through the charming streets of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and feel the city’s rich history blend seamlessly with its modern, dynamic energy. Warsaw is not just about the past—it’s a hub for innovation, with cutting-edge science and technology shaping the future, making it the ideal city to spark fresh ideas in veterinary medicine.

Whether you’re exploring the picturesque Royal Castle, enjoying the lush green parks, or discovering Poland’s vibrant culinary scene, Warsaw offers the perfect setting to connect, learn, and grow with peers from around the world. Join us in Warsaw for a congress filled with inspiration, collaboration, and a whole lot of fun!

Things to Do in Warsaw

Old and New Town

Śródmieście is Warsaw’s city centre district and it is the most ‘metropolitan’ part of Warsaw. Here you will find historic buildings in the Old Town as well as a forest of skyscrapers.

Royal Castle

The Royal Castle is the former seat of the rulers of Poland. Go inside and look at the royal apartments and the Throne Room. Pay attention to original paintings by Rembrandt and the canvases of Bernardo Bellotto!

Royal Łazienki Museum

This vast garden is a favourite place for Varsovians where they go for long walks amid beautiful nature and architecture to rest from the hustle and bustle of the city. At the heart of the park is the summer residence of the last king of Poland – Stanisław August Poniatowski.

Palace of Culture and Science

One of the highest and most recognisable building in Warsaw can be seen from almost every part of the capital. It was opened in 1955 on the initiative of Joseph Stalin as a “gift of the Soviet people for the Poles”. Currently, the palace is home to theatres, a cinema, museums, trendy pubs and the main Warsaw Tourist Information office.

Getting Around the City

Travel sustainably around the city by going on foot to enjoy the beautiful sights or by public transport (metro, bus, and tram)

Areas

The Warsaw metropolitan area is divided into urban zone “1” (within the city boundary) and suburban area “2”.

Tickets

Tickets must be validated immediately after boarding a bus or tram, or at the gates leading to metro platforms. You can buy public transport tickets at newsstands, Passenger Service Centres and ticket machines. More information at www.wtp.waw.pl or jakdojade.pl app.

Public Bike Veturilo

There are 300 stations where you can rent a Veturilo city bike. You can register

A Taste of Warsaw

  • Borsch: There are many varieties of borsch: horseradish, sorrel, and Ukrainian (with vegetables), though the most popular type is made with beetroot.

  • Żurek: This soup is quintessential Polish cuisine. It is made of meat broth leavened with rye sourdough and served with a boiled egg and white sausage.

  • Dumplings: Balls of potato dough sprinkled with pork scratchings and fried onion.

  • Herring Warsaw-style: It is served in many different ways, consumed in times of fast or as an ordinary daily meal. The best herring is served in oil.

  • Pierogi: there are so many varieties of this traditional dish: with meat, cabbage, mushrooms, fruit, potatoes, cottage cheese or grits. New types have also appeared: with feta cheese, spinach or mozzarella. You simply have to have pierogi on your menu!

Information and materials provided with the support of Warsaw Tourism Office.