Top sights of Krakow

discover wonders of Krakow, Poland. We collected the top must-see sights of the city.

Main market square of Krakow

The main square (Rynek Glówny) is the biggest medieval square in Europe. The heart of Krakow. The square is huge, you can walk around. Find the St. Mary's Basilica on the corner. Entry fee is 3 EUR, it is worth to go inside and see the wonderful wooden altar by Veit Stoss.

Center of the square is dominated by the Cloth Hall, which is a shopping mall from the medievals. Traders came and sold their stuff during centuries. Nowadays, the lower lever is a fantastic shopping area for local souvenirs made by amber, wood, wool, etc. The upper level is a museum.

On the other side of the Cloth Hall, find the Church of St. Adalbert from the 10th century and the Adam Mickiewitcz Monument. There is no Tower Hall, as it did not survived the centuries.

Wawel Castle of Krakow

The iconic fortified walls of Wawel Castle are stading on the left bank of river Wistla. The complex includes the Royal Castle and the Wawel Cathedral

Fist buildings dated back to 9th century, and it offered home to many polish king in through the history.

The Wawel Dragon From this early period of the Wawel's history originates the popular and enduring Polish myth of the Wawel dragon. Today, it is commemorated on the lower slopes of the Wawel Hill where by the river, is a modern fire-breathing metal statue of the dragon.

Wawel can be found only walking distance (10min) from the Old town of Krakow. Entry is free of charge, you pay for the exhibitions.

Kazimierz Krakow

Trendy, creative Kazimierz is Krakow’s historic Jewish quarter, now a jumble of indie galleries, quirky shops, vintage clothing stores and bars that range from hip cocktail dens to shabby-chic spaces. Szeroka Street’s many synagogues include the 16th-century Old Synagogue, while the nearby Remuh Cemetery has a wall built of tombstones broken during WWII.

Schindler's factory

See the original Schindler's factory. Visit the original office of Oscar Schindler and other sites of the famous Spilberg movie.

Auschwitz Brikenau Site

The memorial site of Auschwitz Birkenau can be found around 1 hour aways from Krakow. See the memorial site for free of charge before 10am or after 4pm without guide or join a group during the day.

Zakopane

Zakopane is a trendy but traditional town next to the Tatra mountains. Many beautiful wooden house and church, great marketplace, local food and hiking trails awaits for you.

Only about 1.5 hours drive from Krakow.

Bus transfer from Zakopane to Budapest

How to get to Krakow?

From Budapest, there is regular daily flight by LOT to Krakow. Takes only 50min (plus time in/out airport). It is the fastest, but most expensive option.

Overnight train from Budapest to Krakow is avaiable daily. It is cheap but very slow option. You have to be lucky to take a 2-3 persons sleeping cabin as very limited numbers are available.

Coach became popular way to travel between Budapest and Krakow, thanks to cheap and regular coach service. It is cheap but not that fast (8 hours) and can travel only with limited luggage.

Shared shuttle bus from Budapest to Krakow from only 60 EUR, takes only 6 hours and go from door to door. No luggage charge.

Private day tour from Budapest to Krakow, FREE stopovers is affordable and offers complete journey with stopopvers like Orava castle, Banska Bystrica or lunch in slovakian resturant.

Private daytour from Prague to Krakow, FREE stopovers, stopover can be Auschwitz site or Brno or can travel overnight

Private transfer Vienna Krakow, with FREE stopovers