An Autumn Stroll Through Warsaw: From Praga’s Chocolate History to a Park That’s a Beacon of Urban Renewal

05 of October '26

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Fall is a great time to take a stroll through Warsaw’s right bank and the rapidly developing Białołęka district—at a leisurely pace, with breaks for coffee, and without the crowds. We’ve put together a route that combines industrial history, sports, art, and recent revitalization into a single walk lasting a few hours. At these locations, you’ll find small-scale architectural elements by PUCZYŃSKI Studio that complement the surroundings.

Skaryszewski Park and the Wedel Legacy

It’s worth starting the route at Ignacy Jan Paderewski Skaryszewski Park—one of the oldest and most beautiful parks in Praga-Południe. It was here, on the shores of Kamionkowskie Lake, that Emil Wedel built one of the most modern factories in the capital in 1931. Three generations of the Wedel family shaped this part of the city, turning their chocolate into a nationwide legend. You can learn about this incredible history at the nearby Chocolate Factory Museum—a multisensory experience in the heart of Praga. On the museum grounds and along Wedel Avenue in Skaryszewski Park stands our bespoke bench, featuring a seat shaped like a chocolate bar—a design tailored specifically to this location to complement its spirit.

A stadium that plays with color and draws on Polish tradition

From here, it’s a short distance to the National Stadium—opened in 2012 for the Euro, with a distinctive facade inspired by Polish wickerwork. The facade is one thing, but as always, it’s the interior that counts. You can tour this unique example of modern architecture. You can reach the stadium via the excellent public transit system (including the Metro, whose station is right next door), and on warm days, you can ride a bike there. Several bike paths lead to the venue. We’ve installed street furniture around the venue to complement this part of Kamionek.

The Zoo and a Moment by the Water

You can extend your walk toward the Warsaw Zoo—one of the oldest zoos in Poland, opened in 1928. Right next door, on Wybrzeże Helskie, our exclusive partner Richter Spielgeräte supplied the equipment, and we installed a complete water play area for families, perfectly complementing the walking area with important spaces for multigenerational interaction.

Art Garden in Praga-North

On the other side of the district, at 55/57 Wileńska Street, the Garden of Art opened in September 2026 next to the new branch of the Rev. Jan Twardowski Public Library currently under construction (the library itself is set to open in the spring of 2027). A large mural inspired by old Praga catches the eye. In this intimate space, you’ll find our benches and small architectural features, including tables with special outlets for charging phones—because the Art Garden is also a place to work and study outdoors.

Koneser Center in Praga

A few minutes away lies Koneser—the former Warsaw Vodka Distillery, today one of the city’s most interesting examples of responsible post-industrial revitalization. We installed bike service stations in the square to support cycling in this part of Praga. That’s not all—in September, we installed “moveart” in the passageway connecting the residential area with the entertainment and arts district—a Swiss functional sculpture inspired by the “Do Touch Art” concept. As moveart’s exclusive partner in Poland, we bring art you can touch to these spaces and enrich them with it.

Eastern Railway Station and Praga Port

The route can end at the Eastern Railway Station—built between 1956 and 1961, and thoroughly modernized in 2012—where our small-scale architectural installations enhance the space for travelers, or at Praga Port, formerly known as “New Port” on the Vistula River. There, we’re carrying out bespoke projects for a private developer—proof that our offerings aren’t just a catalog, but solutions tailored to a specific location. This location is one of the most interesting Vistula riverfront revitalization projects in Warsaw. There you’ll find charming little bars and cafés.

Bonus: Żerański Park in Białołęka

For those up for a longer walk, it’s worth making your way to Żerański Park—a 13-hectare park set to open in the fall of 2025, which in 2026 is the only Polish finalist for the prestigious European Prize for Urban Public Space (organized by Barcelona’s CCCB, results in October), and had previously received the Architectural Award from the Mayor of Warsaw and an honorable mention at the Property Design Awards. We’ve installed two playgrounds there from our partner Richter—a standard one and a water playground. Richter’s playgrounds are safe spaces for play, learning, and social interaction. It’s definitely worth visiting this place—perfect for entire families and full of attractions. There, you’ll find a Water Playground that promotes social interaction and inclusive street furniture full of surprises.