Odra Days 2025 in Wroclaw

Odra Days 2025 in Wroclaw is an event held in May 2025, along the Xawery Dunikowski Boulevard. The event features a variety of attractions related to the Oder (Odra) River, including cruises on the river, water rescue demonstrations, and scientific experiments. It is a celebration highlighting the river and its significance to the city, with activities designed to engage and educate the public about the river’s ecosystem and importance.

Key Highlights:

• A large family picnic featuring culinary shows by Masterchef winner Mateusz Zielonka and paella world championship finalist Adrian Stojewski.

• A spectacular parade of ships and cruises on the Odra River.

• Concerts, including a performance by the band O!drakapela.

• Activities for active visitors such as mermaiding (swimming with a mermaid tail) and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) at the Coal Port.

• Educational events like the Great Water Knowledge Quiz at Hydropolis and guided walks along the water power plants organized by the Municipal Museum.

• Special programs at Wrocław Zoo on May 25, including otter feeding shows, educational games, eco-workshops, and meetings with aquarists to learn about river ecosystems.

• A popular outdoor game “Along the Odra,” where participants start with a boat ride from the Dunikowski Boulevard and solve river-related puzzles in teams; this event takes place on May 24 with registration open from May 5 to 17.

All events are free and open to residents and tourists, emphasizing the cultural, ecological, and recreational value of the Odra River for Wrocław and its community. Odra Days offer a unique opportunity to explore the river’s role in the city’s history, nature, and leisure, making it a vibrant celebration of Wrocław’s most important waterway.

This festival builds on the tradition of previous Odra Days, which featured river cruises, rescue demonstrations, ecological workshops, and thematic excursions highlighting the river’s significance for the city’s development and sustainable tourism.