Kraków

About Kraków

Kraków is a popular destination all year round. With its beautiful Old Town and impressive buildings, this Polish city manages to balance the historic with the cosmopolitan. Its medieval town square, Rynek Główny, is the largest in Europe, spanning 40,000 square feet with café’s, museums, bars, shops, town houses, historical landmarks, and places to stay.

Thanks to its rich history, Kraków is full of excellent galleries and museums, and you can save on admission prices if you buy a KrakowCard. Head up to Wavel Hill to visit the Cathedral and the magnificent 16th Century red-roof turrets of the Royal Apartments. With attractions so close together, Kraków is the ideal city to explore on foot, but you can also get around by bicycle, scooter, Segway, car, or even horse and cart. And as the city lies on the Vistula River, you could also take a river cruise or hire a private catamaran.

The Old Town was one of the first ever urban UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is where you’ll find many charming bars and restaurants serving Polish and Eastern European specialities. And if you’re keen to really explore authentic Polish cuisine, guided tasting tours are very popular. Sip a cool beer from the umbrella-shaded cafés in summer and warm yourself with flavoured vodka in the winter as you enjoy the Christmas markets.