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Kraków, Poland
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When to visit
Nähtävyydet kohteessa Kraków, Poland
1. Wawel Royal Castle (Zamek Królewski na Wawelu)
2. Wawel Cathedral (Katedra Wawelska)
3. Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)
4. St. Mary's Basilica (Kościół Mariacki)
5. Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
6. St. Florian's Gate & Barbican (Brama Floriańska i Barbakan)
7. Kazimierz — Jewish Quarter (including Old Synagogue / Stara Synagoga)
8. Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory (Oskar Schindler's Museum / Fabryka Schindlera)
9. Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli Wieliczka)
10. Collegium Maius, Jagiellonian University
Traditional Sweet Dishes
Sernik (cheesecake)
Kraków sernik is typically made from twaróg, a dry curd cheese that gives it a dense, slightly tangy texture, and many bakers finish it with a thin sugary crust or a scattering of raisins for contrast.
Pączki (donuts)
Pączki were originally fried in rich fat to use up lard and eggs before Lent, and local varieties are often filled with rosehip or plum jam and enjoyed on Fat Thursday as a joyful citywide tradition.
Makowiec (poppy-seed roll)
Makowiec is a rolled poppy-seed cake with a dense, opulent filling of ground poppy seeds, honey, and raisins, and it is traditionally served at Christmas as a symbol of abundance and good fortune.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Pierogi
Pierogi in Kraków range from savory potato and cheese to sweet fruit-filled versions, and they became so beloved they inspired whole festivals and competitions in the city.
Obwarzanek krakowski
Obwarzanek krakowski is a braided, boiled-and-baked ring bread sold at street stalls around Kraków's Old Town for centuries, it carries Protected Geographical Indication status and is usually topped with sesame, poppy, or salt.
Żurek (sour rye soup)
Żurek is a sour rye soup made from a fermented rye starter, it is typically served with sausage and a hard-boiled egg and was prized by peasants for its filling, preserved flavor.
Traditional Beverages
Vodka
Kraków's vodka culture includes historic cellars and tasting houses where vodkas are sipped slowly, often flavored with local herbs or served with pickled snacks to balance the spirit's clean bite.
Kompot
Kompot is a simple stewed-fruit drink made by simmering fresh or dried fruit with sugar and spices, it was a classic way to preserve summer flavors through the winter and is still served at family gatherings.
Local craft beer
Kraków's craft beer scene mixes modern brewing with regional ingredients like honey and local hops, and many microbreweries name beers after city legends or medieval traditions.
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Day trips
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Historic underground salt chambers and sculptures.
Google MapsOświęcim (Auschwitz-Birkenau)
Former Nazi concentration camp and memorial site.
Google MapsZakopane / Tatra Mountains
Poland's mountain town for hiking and skiing.
Google MapsOjców National Park
Limestone cliffs, castles, caves and short hikes.
Google MapsWadowice
Birthplace of Pope John Paul II; small-town charm.
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Getting there
Airports
Train stations
Main national and international hub (Warsaw, Wrocław, Prague, Vienna, Budapest)
Regional and suburban connections
From KRK take the train or shuttle bus to Kraków Główny; taxis have fixed fares.
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