Active exploring in Kraków

Explore the City Center of Kraków

Prepare yourself for a lot of walking as Cracow’s City Center has a lot to offer. Starting from Wawel (the Polish King’s Castle – symbol of the city), you can walk to many famous places like Sukiennice, Planty Park and old military fortifications. In the middle of this noisy and outgoing district you will find the biggest (40,000 m²) old market square in Europe. When you get tired of walking you can always take a rickshaw!

 

 

Length of visiting: depending on how much you want to see
Price: depending on what you want to do and what to eat and drink
Directions: by tram – lines: 10, 20, 52 (from Main Railway Station), by bus: 292 (from Balice airport)

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See Kraków from the boat

If you’re looking for some interesting experiences, you’re not afraid of water and you want to see city of Cracow from a different perspective you should try a cruise across the Vistula River. From the deck of the ship you will be able to see such memorable places like Wawel Castle, the Kazimierz district and the Camaldolese Hermit Monastery. Hesitate no more and get on the boat!

 

 

Address: Bulwar Czerwieński 3, Wawel Marina
Opening hours: anytime you want
Length of visiting: from 30 minutes to 4 hours
Price: From 12PLN to 45PLN discounted ticket and 15 PLN to 50 PLN normal ticket
Directions: by tram: 11,18,22,52,62; (Most Grunwaldzki stop)
Internet: http://www.statekkrakow.com/

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Climb on Cracus’s Mound

It’s a small hill located in the Podgórze district of Kraków. The legends assume that it’s the resting place of prince Krakus – the legendary Polish ruler, the founder of Cracow. It’s located pretty close to the city centre (3 km away) and it’s a great place to chill out a bit. Formed in the seventh century it’s 16 metres high and has at an altitude of 271 metres, with the base diameter of 60 metres. If you like to get tired you’ll be happy as getting to the top takes both time and energy.

 

Address: Kraków, ul. Maryewskiego (Podgórze)
Opening hours: anytime you want
Length of visiting: depending on how fit you are and how long you want to stay on the top
Price: free of charge
Directions: by tram : 3,6,9,13,23,24; by bus: 108 (near Cmentarz Podgórski)

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Sightsee Kazimierz District

Considered by many as the main centre of cultural life, Kazimierz is also a place for all of you who are interested in active exploring and visiting historic spots. This district is mostly famous because of the historic Jewish district (north-eastern part) and the place where religions and cultures mix with each other, creating a unique blend. Don’t forget to see the town hall at Wolnica Square or one of the many synagogues at Szeroka Street. You might also be interested in collection of industrial architecture on Wawrzynca street, also known as Saint Lawrence’s Holy Quarter.

Address: part of the Cracow Old Town
Opening hours: 24/7
Length of visiting: unrestricted
Price: free of charge – unless you spend time in one of the pubs or restaurants
Directions: by tram: 9,11,13,24,29,50 (Miodowa stop)

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See the panorama of Cracow from Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Mound

Remember the Krakus Mound? The Kosciuszko Mound would be the same if it wasn’t much, much bigger. Dedicated to Polish national hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko, it is located on the highest point of Sikornik’s hill. Erected in 1823, the mound has a base diameter of 80 m and an altitude of 34.1 m, in other words it gives you a great chance to view the panorama of Cracow (Wawel looks pretty small while standing on the top!).

 

Address: Kraków, al. Waszyngtona 1 (Zwierzyniec)
Opening hours: between 9:30am to 4pm (during winter) or to 11pm (during summer)
Length of visiting: depending on how fit you are and how long you want to stay on the top
Price: discounted ticket: 9 PLN, normal ticket 11 PLN
Directions: by bus: 100, 101 (Malczewskiego Street stop)
Internet: http://www.kopieckosciuszki.pl/

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Have fun and rest in the Cracow’s Aquapark

Cracow’s Aquapark is the biggest indoor water park in Poland. If you love water, you will certainly love this place! Among many attractions you can find are: swimming lanes, shower massages, climbing walls, wild springs, countercurrents, a rapid river, tube slides, a water sports area, a sauna complex, Jacuzzi hot tubes or a wellness club. But let’s not forget about the children! There are plenty of attractions for them as well.

 

Address: Kraków, ul.Dobrego Pasterza 126
Opening hours: 8am – 10pm (every day)
Length of visiting: depending on a ticket
Price: check out price list on the website
Directions: by bus – lines: 125, 128, 129, 132, 138, 139, 152, 182, 429, 439 (Park Wodny stop)
Internet: www.parkwodny.pl