Poland Etiquette, Dress Code, Safety & Emergency Numbers (112 (General Emergency), 999 (Ambulance), 998 (Fire), 997 (Police), 601 100 300 (TOPR Tatra Mountain Rescue))
Essential cultural customs, dress codes at religious and royal sites, tipping rules, and emergency contacts (112 (General Emergency), 999 (Ambulance), 998 (Fire), 997 (Police), 601 100 300 (TOPR Tatra Mountain Rescue)) in Poland.
Cultural Etiquette & Dress Codes
10% at sit-down restaurants and pierogarnia (say the total amount you wish to pay BEFORE the waiter taps your card, or leave cash); Milk Bars (Bar Mleczny) are self-service with no tipping. Municipal tap water (Kranówka in Kraków, Warszawska Kranówka in Warsaw) is filtered and safe to drink nationwide.
Safety, Plugs (Type C & Type E (230V / 50Hz European two-round-pin with grounding pin)) & Emergency Contacts
Poland uses Type C & Type E (230V / 50Hz European two-round-pin with grounding pin) electrical outlets (Type C & Type E (230V / 50Hz European two-round-pin with grounding pin)). Tap water guidance: Municipal tap water (Kranówka in Kraków, Warszawska Kranówka in Warsaw) is filtered and safe to drink nationwide.. Keep emergency numbers saved offline: 112 (General Emergency), 999 (Ambulance), 998 (Fire), 997 (Police), 601 100 300 (TOPR Tatra Mountain Rescue).