Krakow

Krakow by train

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Discover Kraków

Krakow, Poland’s former royal capital, is a city of medieval charm and resilience. The Main Market Square is Europe’s largest, surrounded by the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica. Wawel Castle overlooks the city, while Kazimierz reflects its Jewish heritage. Krakow’s poignant history and lively culture make it a city of profound depth and beauty.

See things to do

Explore neighbourhoods in Kraków

Neighbourhoods in and around Kraków

Holidays by land and sea

Kraków train holidays

  • Grand tour of Poland

    Wroclaw, Warsaw, Gdansk, Amsterdam, Berlin, Krakow, Cologne, Zakopane

    Discover Poland from the northernmost tip on the edge of the Baltic Sea, all the way south to the mountain town of Zakopane at the Poland-Slovakia border.

  • Cities and mountains of Poland

    Wroclaw, Dresden, Amsterdam, Krakow, Berlin, Cologne, Zakopane

    From cities to mountains, Gothic architecture to whimsical Zakopane huts, World War history to thriving contemporary arts: this trip is an ode to south Poland’s diversity.

  • Rural and city highlights of Poland

    Wroclaw, Dresden, Amsterdam, Krakow, Berlin, Cologne, Zakopane

    Travel to southern Poland to explore historic cities like Wroclaw, with its large market square and elegant townhouses, and Zakopane at the edge of the Tatra National Park.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Kraków

  • Stara Synagoga

    Visit the Stara Synagoga, one of two surviving Gothic synagogues in the world that was restored after World War II.

  • Rynek Podziemny

    Make your way underground to explore Rynek Podziemny, a fascinating set of Medieval-era tunnels cleverly accentuated with modern tools like holograms.

  • Wieliczka Salt Mine

    Explore Wieliczka Salt Mine, with its maze-like passageways, historic mining exhibits, chapels, an underground lake, and intricate salt sculptures carved by miners and contemporary artists alike.

  • St Mary's Basilica

    Visit St Mary’s Basilica to admire its Gothic architecture, richly decorated interior and the famous wooden altarpiece by Veit Stoss. Listen to the hourly trumpet call from the tallest tower.