Trip to Krakow and surroundings
Interesting surroundings of the royal city of Krakow
Krakow is a former royal city located on the Wisla River. It is also the second largest city in Poland. Outside Krakow itself, you will find many interesting places in its vicinity
First day
Tour of Krakow
The main destination of this trip is the city of Krakow itself. You can see the Wawel Royal Castle, the Kraków Main Market Square with its large church and the famous Cloth Hall. Most tourists also go to the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. One day is enough for you to walk through the city
Tour of Krakow
The historic city of Polish kings
The city of Krakow, located on the river Wisla, is the second largest city in Poland. It is especially popular for its historic center, Wawel Royal Castle, or the Jewish part. From 1038, Krakow was the capital of Poland and Wawel Castle the royal castle. It was not until 1609 that the capital was moved to Warsaw for its more strategic location. Krakow is a popular place in Poland today. Since 1978, the old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. continue reading
Second day
Salt mine and national park
Early in the morning head to the Wieliczka Salt Mine – it will definitely captivate you and it is not for nothing that it belongs to the list of UNESCO sites. In the afternoon, enjoy some hiking in the Ojców National Park
Tour of the Wieliczka salt mine
A salty gem
Wieliczka Salt Mine is located near Krakow. Salt mining has been carried out here continuously since the 13th century. The mine is 327m deep. The length of the corridors here reaches up to 300 km. During the tour you can visit a depth of up to 134m (3rd floor of 9). Today, salt is no longer mined here for safety reasons. The mine is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. continue reading
Visit to the Ojców National Park
Polish karst
Ojców National Park is less than 15 km from Kraków. It is a canyon-like area along the river Prądnik. The national park was declared here in 1956 and is one of the smallest in Poland. The location serves as a recreational place for residents of Krakow. continue reading
The way there and back
Auschwitz and Calvary
To the west of the city there are two other attractions – the Auschwitz concentration camp and the Zebrzydowska Calvary. Ideal places to visit on the way back and forth
Auschwitz-Birkenau II
Auschwitz
The infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau II concentration camp serves as a memorial to the past. The camp has been operating since 1941, when the first Polish prisoners came here, and later Jewish and Roma prisoners also came here. Approximately 100,000 people were imprisoned in the camp at one time, while approximately 500,000 people died in the camp. The camp consisted of several parts: men's, women's, Hungarian and Roma, and a separate part for storing confiscated goods, most of the camp was destroyed by SS units upon departure. continue reading
Visit to Kalwarie Zebrzydowska
Pilgrimage place of Poland
In the town of the same name we can find an extensive religious complex (Calvary) founded in 1602 by King Mikołaj Zebrzydowski. Part of the complex is an extensive monastery with a cathedral, where every Sunday masses are held and a number of chapels scattered around. The complex has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. continue reading
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