Varso Tower, completed in the early 2020s next to Warszawa Centralna station, is the tallest building in the European Union at 310 metres including its spire, and since September 2025 its top has been open to the public as Highline Warsaw. A glass-enclosed lift with city views carries you up, and the main terrace on the 53rd floor, about 230 metres above the street, is the highest observation deck in the EU. From up here the Palace of Culture and Science, once the giant of the skyline, looks almost modest, and on a clear day you can see far beyond the city. The visit also includes an Experience Room on the 46th floor, with films and screens on Warsaw's history, and access to HighGarden, a rooftop lounge and garden terrace on the 49th floor serving food and drinks. Telescopes and an augmented-reality app help you pick out the landmarks. The linked Tiqets entry ticket includes access to the rooftop bar.
Planning your visit: the entrance is next to the Varso Tower lobby at Chmielna 69, right by the exit from Warszawa Centralna station. Highline is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, all year round, including winter and holidays, and tickets are for timed slots; you can enter up to fifteen minutes after your time but not before. Prices vary by date and time, with sunset and evening tickets offered, so booking ahead pays off. There is no dedicated parking, though the tower has a paid underground car park.
How to visit well: the best time is about an hour before sunset, so you can see the city in daylight, watch the sky change and then see Warsaw light up. Clear days give the longest views; check the forecast and avoid low cloud. Start at the Experience Room for context, ride up to the 53rd-floor terrace, then come down to HighGarden for a drink. From 1 December the venue adds winter attractions, included in the ticket.
Who it suits: first-timers, couples and families alike; children and pushchairs are welcome and the venue is accessible. It is right by the main station, so it also works well at the start or end of a trip.
What to expect
The experience
A timed visit to a 53rd-floor observation terrace, a multimedia history room and a rooftop garden lounge in the EU's tallest building.
Best time
About an hour before sunset on a clear day, so you see the city by day and by night.
How long
One to two hours, including a drink at HighGarden.
Tips
Book a timed slot ahead, check the forecast for low cloud, and arrive on time as early entry is not allowed.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Anyone who wants the highest, most dramatic view of Warsaw.
- Families
- Children love the glass lift and the telescopes, and pushchairs are welcome.
- Couples
- Book a sunset slot and finish with a drink in the rooftop garden.
- Pair with
- The Palace of Culture terrace across the road for the contrast, or dinner in the city centre.
- Time needed
- One to two hours.
Good questions
How high is Highline Warsaw?+
The main terrace is on the 53rd floor of Varso Tower, about 230 metres above the ground. It is billed as the highest observation deck in the European Union.
When is Highline Warsaw open?+
It is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00 all year, including winter and holidays. The HighGarden lounge stays open later.
What is included in a Highline ticket?+
The ticket covers the 53rd-floor terrace and the Experience Room, and the linked Tiqets option includes access to the HighGarden rooftop bar. Food and drinks are paid separately.
Where is the entrance to Highline Warsaw?+
The entrance is next to the Varso Tower lobby at Chmielna 69, beside the exit from Warszawa Centralna station.
Can I bring children to Highline Warsaw?+
Yes, children and pushchairs are welcome and the venue is accessible. Pets are not allowed.
