Destination
Kraków, Poland
Europe's largest medieval market square, Wawel Castle and the Kazimierz quarter, with Auschwitz and the Wieliczka salt mine as sobering day trips.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- December: Christmas market on the Main Square and the nativity-scene competition
- June, July: Jewish Culture Festival in Kazimierz and Wianki midsummer fireworks
January, February: Freezing, grey and often smoggy, with the shortest days of the year
Where to stay in Kraków
- Old Town (Stare Miasto): Inside the Planty ring, with the Main Square and Wawel on foot.
- Kazimierz: The old Jewish quarter, now the best bars and restaurants.
- Podgórze: Across the river, Schindler's Factory and quieter lodgings.
- Kleparz / Grzegórzki: Residential streets by the market, a short walk to the centre.
What to do in Kraków
- Walk the Main Market Square and the Cloth Hall
- Tour Wawel Castle and Cathedral
- Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
- Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Pierogi and vodka tasting in Kazimierz
- Tour Schindler's Factory museum
Good to know
| Airports | Kraków John Paul II (KRK) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | budget-friendly |
| Time zone | Europe/Warsaw |
| Kind of trip | city, history, culture, food, nightlife |
Questions about Kraków
When is the best time to visit Kraków?
May, June, July, August, September and December. January, February: Freezing, grey and often smoggy, with the shortest days of the year
Do US citizens need a passport for Kraków?
Yes. Kraków is in Poland; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Kraków on the ground?
Kraków is budget-friendly by US standards: plan about $60 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.