Our scientists and specialists from Extremo Technologies have sent extremophilic volcanic microalgae into space. They were taken there by Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski. All this to test how the algae would cope in such extreme conditions.
Our partners
Did you know?
Polinka Cable Car
Polinka is the cable car of Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Launched on October 1, 2013, it connects the Main University Campus with the Na Grobli Campus located on the other side of the river Odra.
Currently, there are two carriages running over the river Odra. It takes its passengers less than three minutes to get from one bank to the other. In an hour, the cable car carries up to 370 passengers in each direction. The carriage has enough room for up to 15 people (10 seats and 5 standing places).
Polinka was built with students, doctoral students, and staff of Wrocław University of Science and Technology in mind, but it very quickly became one of Wrocław’s tourist attractions.
The name of the railway was chosen in 2013 in a student competition, which was won by Grzegorz Pac, a then student of mechatronics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
The 12 million PLN cable car, along with its two stations - one on the Wyspiański quay and the other in Na Grobli street - was built by a consortium of Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH and Doppelmayr Polska Sp. z o.o.
Please note: Starting Friday, April 10, Polinka users will have access to only one chairlift. Operating hours remain unchanged.
Polinka is open during the following hours:
- Monday to Friday from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. (break from 1.30 pm to 2.00 pm),
Polinka is closed at weekends and holidays.
There may be breaks in Polinka's operation due to unfavourable weather conditions (storm, heavy snowfall, strong wind or fog). Technical examinations are carried out every six months, during which time Polinka is also out of operation.
There are special tickets for Polinka. You can buy them in all ticket machines in Wrocław by choosing the option "Purchase of other paper tickets" and then "One-off ticket for Polinka Cable Car". Tickets of Wrocław's Municipal Public Transport Company are not applicable.
- A single ticket costs 4.6 PLN
- A discounted ticket costs 2.3 PLN
Those entitled to use discounted tickets are:
- primary and secondary school students
- students of other universities
- recipients of pensions
- persons with disabilities
Transport of a bicycle is allowed after purchasing a discounted ticket.
Transport of an animal is allowed after purchasing a discounted ticket.
Students, doctoral students, and staff of Wrocław University of Science and Technology (carrying a valid student or employee ID), retired WUST staff, students of the Academic Comprehensive Secondary School, children under six years of age, and carers of people with disabilities are entitled to travel free of charge.
Savoir vivre
- The priority of entry to Polinka is given to people with a child in their arms or in a pram, pregnant women, and people with disabilities
- If you are travelling with a backpack, take it off your back and put it next to you or hold it in your hand - the other passengers will be more comfortable
- You can take your dog onto the carriage, but make sure it is muzzled, on a leash and that you have a discounted ticket for it. Other animals can be transported in special carriers
- Remember that a loud conversation on your mobile phone is a nuisance for the other passengers
How do I buy a ticket?
- Tickets for Polinka can be bought in every ticket machine in Wrocław. Choose the option "Purchase of other paper tickets" and then "One-off ticket for Polinka Cable Car"
Can I use an MPK (tram or bus) ticket or Urbancard?
- Regular MPK tickets and Urbancards are not accepted
How do I punch a ticket?
- After purchasing your ticket, you must punch it using the ticket punching machine at the entrance gate to the cable car
- Persons authorized to travel free of charge (students and employees of WUST as well as students of WUST’s ACSS) should press their ID card against the reader and wait for acceptance
Who can travel free of charge?
- Students, doctoral students and employees of Wrocław University of Science and Technology (with a valid student or employee ID)
- retired WUST staff
- students of the Academic Comprehensive Secondary School
- children under six years of age
- carers of people with disabilities
Who is entitled to discounted tickets?
- Discounted tickets can be used by students of primary and secondary schools, students of other universities, pensioners and people with disabilities
Is a single ticket valid for a round trip?
- A Polinka ticket is valid one way
How many people can fit in the carriage?
- The carriage has enough room for up to 15 people (10 seats and 5 standing places)
How long does the trip take?
- The trip takes less than three minutes in one direction
Can I take my bike with me onto the carriage?
- Of course. But remember to buy a discounted ticket for your bicycle and make sure that it does not pose a nuisance to the other or endanger their safety
Can I take an animal onto the carriage?
- Yes. You can transport small pets which do are not a nuisance to the other passengers - but only in a properly secured carrier
- There may be one animal inside the carriage at a time, in the care of its owner
- Transporting dogs is permitted if a discounted ticket is purchased for the animal. The dog must be on a leash and muzzled
Can I enter the carriage with a pram?
- Yes, it is possible to travel with a pram, but there can be only one pram inside the carriage during a trip
Group transport
- Please contact us about the details (tomasz.galas@pwr.edu.pl, phone: 71 320 46 10)
Would you like to make a complaint?
- Would you like to give us feedback about the cable car staff or operation? Write to reklamacje.polinka@pwr.edu.pl
