Piłsudski MoundMounds are a big thing in Kraków! There are four of them to be explored - the Krakus Mound, the Wanda Mound, the Kościuszko Mound and the Piłsudski Mou… Read More

Orla PerćLooking towards Kozie Czuby and Kozi Wierch on Orla PercThis high mountain ridge in the Polish High Tatras takes in several peaks and, in English, literally translates as the… Read More

Typical Krakow Christmas Market stalls (see bottom of post for picture attribution)Polish cheese stall Krakow Christmas marketTravel forums are often littered at this time of year with… Read More

For most visitors to Auschwitz from Kraków, the experience will have been arranged through a tour company, and will consist of being ushered round as part of a group. There is n… Read More

                           Many people visiting Kraków may fancy a trip to the mountains for a complete con… Read More

View from the top of Kasprowy Wierch cable carLots of visitors to Kraków are increasingly looking at the option of going on a day trip to the mountain town of Zakopane. Located 66 mi… Read More

Visitors to Kraków will know that exploring the city involves clocking up quite a step count! For those who have had enough of plodding city streets, there are alternative ways to tri… Read More

Rundown but characterfulKazimierz is the Jewish District of Kraków. It is also now THE place to hang out due to its abundant characterful bars, shops brimming with artwork, antique/f… Read More

 Kraków - Old TownChilling in the Rynek Glowny.For most visitors to Kraków, the first port of call is the Rynek Glowny. This is the vast medieval central square whic… Read More

 Auschwitz 2 - Birkenau Death CampFor most people a visit to Auschwitz is experienced by booking onto one of the numerous day tours that operate out of Krakow. These tours are convenie… Read More

Liban QuarryThe Liban quarry featured prominently in Speilberg's film "Schindler's List". This pre-war limestone quarry was used for the set depicting Płaszów concentration camp… Read More

Easter in Krakow in a lot of ways is a more important festival than Christmas. Travellers need to be aware though that from Good Friday to Easter Sunday, locals will not be knocking ab… Read More

 The giant gates at the entrance to the Sendzimir Steelworks, Nowa Huta, KrakowEnthusiasts of George Orwell, "1984," "Brave New World," and similar works will be captivated by Nowa Hut… Read More

St Joseph's, Rynek PodgórskiPodgórze district sits on the other side of the Vistula River from the main body of Krakow. For many years it has been neglected, run down and its… Read More

Despite Krakow having an amazing public transport network, most visitors are too nervous to use it. Hopefully this post should help people find the confidence to hop on and off the excellent… Read More

Przegorzały Castle - Willa Tower to the left and Schloss Wartenberg on the right situated on Skałki (crag) Przegorzalskie. Viewed from the cycle path on the south of t… Read More

 An increasingly popular day trip from Kraków is to make the journey to Zakopane to luxuriate in the thermal baths. There are agencies that offer these trips, and will include tr… Read More

Many social media posts seem to be highlighting that prebooked trips to Auschwitz are being cancelled at the last minute leaving visitors extremely disappointed. It is however very easy to b… Read More

Tyniec AbbeyBeautiful riverside views as you cycleView the castle from the best angle on your bikeTwo wheels and the cycle pathFancy getting out of the city and experience the calm peacefuln… Read More

If you are visiting Kraków for a few days and are fed up being in a city environment, a good option is to head out to Ojców National Park (Ojcowski Park Narodowy in Polish). It… Read More

 With the heatwave in full swing over much of Europe, Krakow, like many other destinations has been sizzling in temperatures of over 30 degrees. For many, heat like this is hard to suff… Read More

Many people it seems feel nervous about travelling to Kraków whilst war is raging in the neighbouring country of Ukraine. Having just returned from a three week stay, I can say with c… Read More

So you are coming out of lockdown and quarantine has been lifted for visitors to most countries in Europe. You see that flights are now available to Kraków, but you are put off bookin… Read More

Nothing beats a cold, crisp, sunny winters day in Krakow at the Wawel Read More

Quick visit to the house of “Singer”. Classy as ever Read More

Autumn has struck in Krakow and its environs and boy is it wonderful. Not always guaranteed timewise but it will always strike! Golden time!This refers to when the city will bask in lovely a… Read More

Spring has at last arrived in Krakow and brought some much needed warmth and colour back to city streets.Spring colours at the WavelFor those looking for ideas of how you could fill your day… Read More

Dom Śląski, or ‘Silesian HouseDom Śląski, or ‘Silesian House,’ is almost never on the agenda of visitors to Krakow. This is very unfortunate since it is… Read More

Father Bernatek Pedestrian BridgeThe wonderful gravity defying sculptures on the Father Bernatek Pedestrian BridgeVisitors to Krakow should not miss a stroll across the Father Bernatek Pedes… Read More

With the tourist season in full swing in Krakow, many visitors swarm around the main square and base their experience of the city on the selection of bars and restaurants surrounding it. Of… Read More

With the tourist season in full swing in Krakow, many visitors swarm around the main square and base their experience of the city on the selection of bars and restaurants surrounding it. Of… Read More

The most commonly viewed "street art" in Kraków are often splurges of graffiti relating to loyalties to the two local football teams - Wisła or Cracovia. Most of this is not wort… Read More

This giant statue is very impressive and worth popping across the road from the Barbican for a closer look. It is found on Pl Matejki and commemorates what is often quoted as being one of th… Read More

Many people visit Krakow. However, many simply visit the Old Town, Kazimierz, Auschwitz and the Salt Mines. What the vast majority of visitors fail to do is visit the wonderful district of P… Read More

Followers of this blog will know that we like to offer advice on alternative sights away from the crowds. More adventurous tourists therefore maybe more interested in visiting the salt mines… Read More

Ever seen a tank on a street before?Looking for an alternative to the usual tourist sights in Krakow? Look no further than a tour of Nowa Huta. This is easy to do on your own, but organised… Read More

One of the astonishing things I found when taking those first few tentative steps beyond the Iron Curtain in 1990 was how much of Eastern Europe was still scarred from World War Two. Remnant… Read More

Steven Speilberg fans who are familiar with the film "Schindler's List" will immediately recognise the name of Płaszów. This was originally set up as a forced labour camp by the… Read More

These ruins exist to this day in what remains of Płaszów concentration camp on the outskirts of Kraków. Maps label them as the crematorium. Whatever the buildings wer… Read More

Check out this superb link for finding out about the amazing Krakow Christmas Market and the traditional Polish run down to the big day itself.Krakow Christmas Read More

Love this installation on Wolnica! Read More

Many people visit Kazimierz but only trudge to the obvious, well frequented areas. Places such as the New Jewish Cemetery are therefore sadly ignored. However, it is actually a very interest… Read More

St Joseph's, Rynek PodgórskiPodgórze district sits on the other side of the Vistula River from the main body of Krakow. For many years it has been neglected, run down and its p… Read More

Ciemna, Kazimierz, 1991. I took this 35mm photo back in 1991 when Kazimierz was a very run down, deserted district. This building now houses the Hotel Eden. The Hotel David is now in the boa… Read More

What a fantastic idea! Meet local people and share wonderful food with them at the same time.Follow this link to find out the foodie evenings on offer in Krakow.Eat With the Locals Read More

Please do have a scan of the updates made to the Płaszów Concentration Camp page!Ruins of the former Jewish Cemetery at Płaszów Read More

If you happen to be in Zakopane on the 28th March, don't miss out on the Easter Monday madness at the Kalatówki  mountain hotel. It is quite a spectacle.Locals dress up in o… Read More

The giant gates at the entrance to the Sendzimir Steelworks, Nowa Huta, KrakowNowa Huta in full throttleFans of George Orwell, 1984, Brave New World etc etc will LOVE Nowa Huta! It sits in t… Read More

The Liban quarry The Liban quarry featured prominently in Speilberg's film "Schindler's List". This pre-war limestone quarry was used for the set depicting Płaszów concentra… Read More

There is something very special about visiting Krakow at Easter. The Easter traditions are to be admired and the wonderful Easter Market on the main market square should not be missed Read More