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Things to see in Kraków (Poland): 220 places and when to go

Kraków is a city in Poland with around 756,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 220 places in and around it, mainly History (72), Nature (63), Hiking (47). The best known are Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wawel Cathedral and Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kraków. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Poland · 50.0619, 19.9581
Population
About 756,000
Places
220 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (72) · Nature (63) · Hiking (47) · Mountains (28) · Temples (22) · Wildlife (21)
Best time
May to October and December.
Also possible
January to April and November.
Nearest airport
KRK Balice, 12 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Ćwilin, at 1,072 m.

What to see in Kraków

The places in and around Kraków, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 196, by what you come to do:

When to go to Kraków

The best time to visit Kraków is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:18
  2. FebPossible9:49
  3. MarPossible11:33
  4. AprPossible13:31
  5. MayBest time15:12
  6. JunBest time16:08
  7. JulBest time15:45
  8. AugBest time14:16
  9. SepBest time12:21
  10. OctBest time10:27
  11. NovPossible8:44
  12. DecBest time7:52

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. In May, 215 of the 220 places are at their best.

When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Kraków

The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Poland, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Kraków?

The best known: Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wawel Cathedral, Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kraków, Wawel, Czartoryski Museum. In all, 220 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Kraków?

May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.

How do you get to Kraków?

The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 12 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Kraków as the destination and these 220 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.