2024-04-11 17:11
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
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Guide to Krakow, Poland for those interested in the more unusual sights.
2024-04-06 14:10
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
2024-04-04 18:15
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
2024-03-21 18:24
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
2023-07-19 16:42
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
2022-04-14 07:56
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
2020-07-26 16:39
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
2020-06-03 12:42
Nothing beats a cold, crisp, sunny winters day in Krakow at the Wawel Read More
2019-11-09 20:10
Quick visit to the house of “Singer”. Classy as ever Read More
2019-10-20 18:06
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
2018-04-16 18:13
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
2017-10-13 17:12
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
2017-08-22 10:08
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
2017-06-23 22:10
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
2017-06-19 17:54
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
2017-05-29 19:49
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
2017-05-11 19:57
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
2017-05-11 19:57
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
2017-05-11 19:56
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
2017-05-11 19:56
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
2017-05-11 19:54
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
2017-05-11 19:53
Whilst walking around the vibrant, bohemian Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz in Krakow keep an eye out for marks on the right doorposts of the main entrances into buildings. You will notice that… Read More
2017-05-11 19:53
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 the Vistu… Read More
2017-05-11 19:51
How about trying eating something completely different when visiting Krakow? Like many places across Europe, the city has a blossoming food truck culture where aspiring chefs are pedalling t… Read More
2017-05-11 19:51
This title is rather misleading. No, you can't ski in Krakow. However, just a two to three hour bus ride from the city are the Tatra Mountains and the Polish winter resort of Zakopane. Here… Read More
2017-05-11 19:50
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 about in… Read More
2017-05-11 19:50
For visitors to Krakow wishing to veer away from the tourist trap of the Old Town, a visit to Tytano is a great option. This place is a real wonder! Often labelled as a "city within a city"… Read More
2017-03-30 12:59
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
2017-03-30 12:47
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
2017-03-26 07:48
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
2017-03-26 07:48
Love this installation on Wolnica! Read More
2017-03-26 07:48
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
2017-03-26 07:47
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
2017-03-26 07:47
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
2017-03-26 07:46
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
2017-03-26 07:46
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
2017-03-26 07:46
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
2017-03-26 07:46
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
2017-03-26 07:43
Typical Krakow Christmas Market stalls (see bottom of post for picture attribution)Travel forums are often littered at this time of year with people asking for advice on whether the Christma… Read More
2016-09-20 15:53
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
2016-04-25 03:16
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
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