Kraków travel guide
Kraków suits a cultural break with medieval streetscapes, churches and royal history. Walk from the main square to Wawel and on to Kazimierz, with a green pause in Planty Park.
Things to do in Kraków
- 01
Main Market Square
Explore the Old Town’s medieval market square, with the Sukiennice Cloth Hall at its centre.
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Wawel Royal Castle
Discover the former royal castle on Wawel Hill, whose architecture includes Gothic and Renaissance elements.
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St Mary’s Basilica
The Gothic church beside the main square is known for its carved wooden altarpiece by Veit Stoss.
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Kazimierz
Explore the district’s Jewish history and synagogues on a walk through Kazimierz.
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Planty Park
Follow the green belt around the Old Town, laid out where the city’s medieval fortifications once stood.
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Weather in Kraków month by month
Typical day and night temperatures, averaged over 2020–2024.
Typically 18–27 °C by day – good weather for exploring – in: may, june, july, august, september.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 4° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 19° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 21° | 16° | 8° | 4° |
| Night | -2° | -1° | 0° | 3° | 8° | 14° | 16° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 2° | -2° |
Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). The numbers describe the area around the city and can differ a little from the local weather station.
Travel advice and entry
Always check the official pages before you travel – rules and safety can change.
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: travel advice for Poland
- EU: Travel to Europe (EES and ETIAS)
- EU: Schengen visa – who needs one
- EU: 90/180-day short-stay calculator
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