Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road
Parking outside in Poland ? Parking outside in Poland ?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road Recent News, political or military events, which may affect trip plans or routes. Personal and vehicle security, tips and questions.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 9 May 2005
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Posts: 53
Parking outside in Poland ?
Dear All,

Any hints on how safe it is to park a motorcycle on the streets for overnigth in Poland?
Are there any secure payparks avail?
or should I just try and negotiate a place in
a big,fancy Htl even not being a guest my self?

Thanks in advance,
In the wind soon,

Dogo.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10 May 2005
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Posts: 194
A Polish friend says that theft is unlikely to be a problem when parked on the street, but it's better to park in a private carpark, if possible. Some districts are unsafe, so ask around. Not sure how it compares to the rest of Europe for theft. Kinda vague advice, I know, but she doesn't have a license ...

Good luck,
JC
__________________
James Courtier
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11 May 2005
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Posts: 53
Hi JC,
thks for your reply,
that woudn´t hapen to be from a local biker
would it?
cause if thats the case ,would be glad to get in touch..

in the wind soon,

Dogo.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11 May 2005
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Posts: 194
Hiya Dogo,

Nope, she isn't a biker (and hasn't even driven a car) but that's the advice she gave me after asking around. I'll be visiting Poland in a little over a week - drop a line if you are, too.

Have fun,
James
__________________
James Courtier
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11 May 2005
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: After almost 2 years on the road back in Germany
Posts: 106
Hi, we have some funny jokes about stolen cars u can buy back in Poland. The truth is that most Polish people I know are really great. Nevertheless I would not park a bike in Poland (maybe in the countryside but not in any city) outside. Esp. not if u do not have a poland licence plate.

But I would not do that in Berlin or any other bigger german city as well. Countryside is different again. Anyway, all eastern countries are still quite poor, so I would not even be angry if they steal your stuff.

Take care, have fun, its beautiful over there and people are great

Martin

__________________
Martin and Katja Wickert
www.twintraveller.com
mail@twintraveller.com
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12 May 2005
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Aalst, Belgium
Posts: 61
I parked my K100RT and R1100GS and R1150GS many times on the street in Poland and never got any thing stolen from it.
Many small hotels let you park the motorcycle inside if you ask.
__________________
R1200GSADV
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 20 May 2005
MCP MCP is offline
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dominican Republic
Posts: 59
We parked our bike on the street in beautiful downtown Krakow, took a walk (daytime) for about four hours, when I got back, my Arai was gone. I had it locked through the chin clasps & they just cut the strap leaving the souvenier clasps.

I learned one thing; that style of helmet lock is useless. It could have happened anywhere, here in B.C. too.

The eastern block countries are poor though, so I would be careful leaving any exposed gear on the bike for an extended period. Having said that, travelling 26 countries in Europe, that was the only theft we had.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 21 May 2005
Gold Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posts: 40
I am now in Poland. I always go for safe parking.

I can recommend Nathan's in Warsaw, put it in their backyard. Now in Krakau, found a place within 5 minutes to put it inside.

Martijn
__________________
Amsterdam - Mongolia - India - Amsterdam 2005

http://martijnopdemotor.web-log.nl
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 21 May 2005
Stephano's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Abu Dhabi
Posts: 887
In Krakow last summer, we met local bikers who strongly advised leaving bikes in a guarded car park (evenings and at night). There are several near the main square.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 22 May 2005
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Posts: 53
Hi Stephano and Martin,

Thks for your replys,
would you be so kind as to send me all the
contacts you guys got while in Poland,i.e.,
biker friendly Htls ,Parks,Local brothers,Beer
Joints,...

Ride hard & safe,

In the wind,
allways,

Dogo.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 22 May 2005
Stephano's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Abu Dhabi
Posts: 887
Dogo
The Olympic Stadium in Wroclaw is here:
N51 06.972 E17 05.466
It is a cheap camp site and has very tatty huts too.

Cleopardia is a very nice campsite in Krakow. Camping and nice cabins, supermarket nearby. Friendly staff.
N50 05.702 E19 56.534

In Krakow, visit the old Jewish Quarter - Kazimierz - at night. It's the liveliest part of town and you'll see a few bikes around there.

If you go to Oswiecim (Auschwitz) - which you should - you will find yourself among a large number of two-wheeled visitors.

My friend who is married to a Pole told me last year to visit Auschwitz, Krakow and Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow. It was good advice.

Have fun.
Stephan
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 23 May 2005
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Germany
Posts: 241
Hi,

am staying 7 km Oswiecim at a farmstay. Very friendly people, nice and clean room, good food. price 40 Zloty per night: www.agroturystyka.oswiecim.net

Even though situated in the middle of nowhere, both hosts each asked me to not only close, but lock every door of the house, btw.

Regards

Lars
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 23 May 2005
yoni's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Tel-aviv Israel
Posts: 175
Hi all
I've been to Poland 2003. parked my r80gs near the old town of worsaw, when got back found helmet was stolen with my right soft bag that was cut out.
later i parked in a close parking lot and the second soft bag was taken. though i was badly hit. It is not my empression of Poland people were very helpful. i had the same problem in Paris(mascot doll) and Athens (right plastic panel).
When i visited Egypt (2000) my bike was left overnight on the main street of Marsa Matrouh (near El-Razala inn)i forgot my gloves on the seat. they were wating for me in the morning, did not move a mm.
yoni
__________________
Dare!
My ride from Dead horse to Ushuaia 2009 is at
www.harpatka.com
It's in hebrew but lots of pics and some translation

Yoni
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 5 Jun 2005
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Liverpool, England
Posts: 11
Just got back from Poland. Wroclaw, Krakow etc. Experienced no problems although I got the impression that they do exist. Just need to be a little more vigilant perhaps. Would recomend use of secure car parks which abound. Attendants usually would lock our loose kit in their office for us whilst keeping an eye on the bikes.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 8 Jun 2005
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: ozary poland
Posts: 1

If U going to park daytime in major towns go for marketplace or main squares.Good thing to do is ask some waiter(/es preferbly)or shop staff to have a look at it if You parking somewhere nearby restaurant or shop.but its better to find some hotel or secured parking while parking for night.
If You have any doubs or qestions about Poland feel free to Email me(my written english is bit rusty mind but i can teach U some usefull polish words)
take care
Filip
gulotroper@hotmail.com

------------------
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:23.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top