Alcohol in Poland: what are the rules for travelers?

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Alcohol — Poland

What travelers need to know about alcohol in Poland. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Alcohol in Poland: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Drinking alcohol in public places — including parks and picnic areas — is illegal in Poland, as is being drunk in public.

Arrest or detention in a sober-up facility at your own cost.

§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — Poland

Verified Jul 28, 2026

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