Safe For JewsPoland
CautionCountry
Country
Poland
Caution
Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Recent incidents in Poland have raised concerns for Jewish and Israeli travelers. On January 10, 2026, an Israeli youth judo delegation faced antisemitic harassment and physical assault in Bielsko-Biała. On January 27, 2026, a Bnei Brak rabbi was targeted in a viral antisemitic incident at Kraków Airport. Additionally, in November 2025, Polish far-...
Last Updated:
Diplomatic Relations
Despite recent incidents, Poland maintains a generally positive diplomatic relationship wi...
There are 8 user experiences, click to see them
There are 23 safer alternatives in this continent, click to see them
We do not take any responsibility for people traveling to this destination. Please read our Terms of Service for more information.
7 reports this month
Safety Trend
Incidents Increasing
Israeli Government Travel Advisory (מל״ל)
No Warning
Recent reports (7)
Warning
News
A recent poll indicates that 40% of Poles express dislike for Jews, marking the lowest level of pro-Jewish sentiment since 2006.
Source:
jpost.com
Feb 09, 2026
Safe
News
People across Europe paused to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reflecting on the atrocities committed against Jews.
Source:
cp24.com
Jan 27, 2026
Warning
News
The Israeli embassy urged Polish authorities to investigate an alleged antisemitic attack on a youth judo team.
Source:
jpost.com
Jan 11, 2026
Caution
News
TikTok has removed videos from Polish politician Grzegorz Braun following complaints of antisemitism, including one denying the existence of gas chambers.
Source:
euronews.com
Jan 09, 2026
Warning
News
A Polish resort town has canceled its sister city agreement with Ashkelon, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This marks a significant political stance against Israel amid rising tensions.
Source:
ynet.co.il
Nov 30, 2025
Dangerous
News
Far-right European Parliament member Grzegorz Braun states that a Polish plan to combat antisemitism is akin to inviting Hannibal Lecter to move in next door.
Source:
timesofisrael.com
Nov 26, 2025
Safer alternatives
Local businesses
Community-recommended businesses supporting Jewish travelers
Community Posts (8)
Recent posts and experiences shared by community members
User
Safe
I went to Poland (Warsaw and Krakow) in 2024 and I did not have any issues whatsoever. I travelled with a male friend who wore a kippa out on Shabbat and we felt safer than we would have in London or Paris and got no weird stares or comments at all.
Sign in to comment
User
Safe
Poland (in my view) is a very safe place in Europe for Israelis/jews.
Sign in to comment
User
Caution
Having lived in the Jewish district of Kraków for 3 years, I regularly observed this. Usually there would be 1‑2 armed guards ahead of the group ... sometimes two armed guards would patrol parallel streets adjacent to the route.
Sign in to comment
Howard Husock (opinion)
Safe
Poland is the "safest place for Jews in Europe," as Queens‑born Jonathan Ornstein ... said.
Sign in to comment