Europe's Largest Indoor Waterpark Feels Like A Tropical Island Paradise Without Leaving Poland

Many international tourists opt for some of Europe's most "overtouristed" places like France, Spain, or Italy, but they might be missing out on everything that Poland has to offer. The country is home to many beautiful major cities like Warsaw and Gdansk, a picturesque canal city similar to Amsterdam, as well as small villages with unique attractions — including Europe's largest indoor water park, Suntago Water World, in the village of Wręcza.

Wręcza is just outside the town of Mszczonów and about 45 minutes by car from Poland's capital city of Warsaw. While driving to Suntago Water World is the easiest way of reaching the park (and you'll conveniently find 2,500 parking spaces on-site), visitors can also take the Warszawa Centralna or Warszawa Śródmieście trains in Warsaw to the nearby Żyrardów Station, where they can find a bus directly to Suntago. There are also buses from Warsaw.

There are three zones inside Suntago Water World: Jamango, Relax, and Saunaria. Tickets (which are timed between two hours and all day) can be purchased for just one, two, or all three zones, with prices ranging from 75 Polish zloty (about $18 USD) for adults in advance for just one zone to 185 Polish zloty (about $45 USD) for adults for all three zones on the same day. Fees are always subject to change, but visitors should purchase tickets at least two weeks in advance if they want the best price. Each zone is themed for different experiences. Jamango is a jungle-themed, family-fun park. Meanwhile, Relax and Saunaria are more adult-oriented (only visitors over 16 are allowed) with pools, two bars and restaurants, a garden, and a spa in the Relax zone and, of course, 15 saunas and two jacuzzis in the Saunaria zone.

It may seem strange that Poland is home to a major water park, but central Europe has lots of amusement parks and attractions that play on more tropical themes, such as Germany's Tropical Islands, Europe's largest tropical resort. And since Suntago Water World is indoors (and always heated to a balmy 90 degrees Fahrenheit), visitors don't need to worry about frigid weather getting in the way of their watery fun. Suntago Water World is a huge, expansive park. Suntago Jamango alone has 35 water slides of different lengths and heights for visitors of all ages. Currently, the longest slide at Suntago Water World is called the Green Mamba, a 985-foot snake-themed thrill ride. There are also several pools for visitors to enjoy, including some with swim-up bars, a wave pool, and a "crazy" river. Teen and adult visitors can enjoy a relaxing stay in the other zones of the park, which do not have thrill rides but have places to unwind, swim, visit the park's tropical garden (with real tropical plants), and book a spa treatment.

Since Suntago Water World is so massive, the park also offers accommodations in the Suntago Village, where guests can book modern-looking bungalows that sleep between four and eight guests. The bungalows also include a kitchenette, WiFi, a Smart TV, and other amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. And if you ever get hungry or thirsty, you can easily stop at the many restaurants and bars sprinkled throughout the park, including a juice bar and restaurants with different types of cuisine, including American, Asian, Italian, and traditional Polish foods.