2024:旅行
波蘭入境要求
來自申根區外的與會者前往波蘭時，應準備以下物品：
- 有效護照：在離開申根區當日，所持護照須於最近10年內核發，且效期在3個月以上（建議至少6個月以上）。
- 護照空白內頁：所持護照須至少有2頁空白內頁，俾利於蓋印入出境章。
- A valid Schengen Visa. You must carry your Schengen visa with you when you travel through the Schengen Area. Usually, your visa is affixed to your passport, so those two go hand in hand. (More information on applying for visas can be found on a separate page).
- Evidence on the purpose of entry. While not required for all non-visa holders, attendees should carry documentation explaining that they will be attending Wikimania. Wikimania attendees can request invitation letters from the Wikimedia Foundation and Wikimedia Poland by emailing wikimania
wikimedia.org with the subject line “Wikimania Invitation Letter Request”. - Proof of sufficient financial means. Documentation that proves you have enough financial means to visit the Schengen Area. For Poland, this amount is a minimum bank balance of PLN 300[1] for three days plus PLN 75 for each additional day, provable by a printed bank statement. You can also provide proof of employment or sponsorship, which the Wikimedia Foundation will provide to scholarship recipients.
- 回程機票：建議準備旅程文件等顯示離境時間之證明。
赴會
我們建議搭乘飛機或火車前往卡托維茲。
飛機
卡托維茲國際機場（KTW／EPKT）是全波蘭第四大機場，距離卡托維茲市中心約30公里，可搭乘公車及計程車前往。
您亦可先飛往華沙或克拉科夫等波蘭較大機場，再轉乘火車前往卡托維茲。華沙距離卡托維茲約3至4小時車程，克拉科夫則是約90分鐘；兩者都需要在當地車站轉乘。
火車
柏林、布拉格及維也納等地皆有直達卡托維茲的列車，其他地區亦可經轉乘路線前往。
本次會議議場距離卡托維茲車站約1.5公里遠。
住宿
除獲獎助者及維基媒體基金會職員外，其餘參與者皆須自行尋找住宿地點。以下網站皆提供當地旅店供選擇：
請務必注意住宿時間及人數（前述網站均已預設選擇8月7日至10日間單人住宿）。
Accomodation suggestions
Here we have listed some accomodation options, that are not distant from the conference venue, you may want to choose from. If you feel you'd like to book another hotel, feel free to. This table is meant to be a helpful reference only.
| Place name | Type | Address | Postal code | Phone number | Website |
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Traveller's cheatsheet
 波蘭
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|---|---|
| 時區 | UTC+2 (Convert 9:00 AM to your timezone) |
| 貨幣 | 波蘭茲羅提（PLN / zł）
匯率：1美元 = 3.98波蘭茲羅提 |
| Driving side | 右側 |
| 電話區號 | +48 |
| 主要宗教 | Christianity (Roman Catholicism) |
| Electricity | 230V / 50Hz
Plug type C/E |
| Emergency contact | 112 |
| 主要行動通信業者 | Orange, Play, Plus, T-Mobile |
| Ride hailing | Uber, Bolt, Free Now |
氣候
Poland lies in a humid continental climate zone. The mean temperature in August during the day is 25°C (76°F) and at night 13°C (55°F), although it can occasionally get hotter, reaching up to 30°C (86°F). You should be prepared for some variability in weather, including the possibility of occasional rain. On average, there are 12 rainy days in August with about 75mm (3in) of precipitation in the whole month. People with sensitive skin should consider bringing a sunblock.
It's a good idea to pack lightweight clothing such as t-shirts, shorts, and summer dresses for the warm days, but also bring along a light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings or if the weather turns unexpectedly chilly.
SIM卡
Poland is part of the European Union so that EU/EEA residents can use cellular services according to the Roam like at home principles with no or almost none additional costs (please consult your carrier for limitations regarding fair use policy etc.).
If you want to buy a SIM card after arriving, you can do so in a store in the arrivals terminal at the Katowice Airport. It is mandatory to present a passport or ID card in order to register the SIM card. You can do it in carriers' stands in e.g. shopping malls or in the stores that sell them.
You should be prepared to see offers like 5000 GB of internet on the SIM card covers, they usually refer to amount of data you'll get during a whole year. Please check whether you have to perform any action to get the indicated data packet when buying the SIM card. All main carriers offer a mobile app for Android and iOS you can use to manage the service.
If you want to buy the card later, they are available in convenience stores around the city. In case of any troubles, all four carriers have their stands in the shopping mall next to Katowice railway station.
Money
Cashless payments are very popular in Poland. You can pay by card at almost all places—be it small shops or supermarkets. If you want to exchange money after coming to Poland, there are money exchange points at the airports as well as in the city center.
The most common foreign currencies accepted are: Euro (EUR), British pound (GBP) and US dollar (USD). Usually you may also find others in the currency exchange offices, especially the European ones.
註釋
- ↑ As of 14 2月, PLN 300 is approximately equal to: EUR 70, USD 75, GBP 60, CHF 65, JPY 11,150.