Krakow Travel Guide
The beautiful ancient city of Krakow has plenty to occupy visitors who make the trip, and is the ideal location for a city break, especially during the summer. This stunning city boasts many splendid attractions including the cathedral, castle, and the salt mines, as well as plenty of shopping centres and markets where you can pick up some excellent bargains. Krakow’s nightlife is excellent, with bars and clubs open to suit all tastes, and concerts in the parks throughout the summer.
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Guide to Krakow Attractions
Take time out while you are visiting Krakow to check out the amazing tourist attractions there. Amongst the Krakow attractions include the Wawel Castle is great to see for yourself. The Krakow National Museum are definitely worth exploring! Krakow’s history means plenty to see. You can book a Krakow tour before you go, and benefiting from the expertise of our Krakow based guides who will show you Krakow’s less well known attractions.
Krakow Sports Guide
Krakow’s population are avid fans of Association Football, which is played by the Wisla Krakow at their home: Reymonta. The biggest sporting event to take place in Krakow’s sporting calendar is Wisla Krakow versus Cracovia Krakow at the Reymonta. If you can get tickets, it is a great show!
Guide to Krakow Attractions
Take time out while you are visiting Krakow to check out the amazing tourist attractions there. Amongst the Krakow attractions include the Wawel Castle is great to see for yourself. The Krakow National Museum are definitely worth exploring! Krakow’s history means plenty to see. You can book a Krakow tour before you go, and benefiting from the expertise of our Krakow based guides who will show you Krakow’s less well known attractions.
Krakow Climate Guide
Discover the best time to visit Krakow in our simple guide to the climate of Krakow. The table below displays annual temperature trends in Krakow over the course of a year in Krakow.
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Krakow Driver's Guide
All you need to drive a car in Krakow is your regular UK license. For security in Poland, make sure your license is valid before you go to Krakow. When driving in Krakow, in common with the rest of Poland, you must drive on the right side of the road. We can arrange car hire in Krakow online before travelling to Poland. There's a choice of convenient car hire depots in Krakow where you can pick up your car.
Guide to Krakow Airport
You will find John Paul II International Airport is approximately 9 miles to the west from Krakow. The airport's IATA code is KRK, and flights there take 2 hours from the UK approximately. Getting into Krakow is simple, and taxis are plentiful. John Paul II International Airport offers plenty to do including shops offering souvenirs of Krakow.
Krakow Consulate Details
If you get into trouble in Krakow, or just need some advice, the Krakow British Consulate is the place to go.
British Honorary Consul
ul. Sw. Anny 9
31-008
Kraków
Telephone: (48) (12) 421 70 30
| City Name: | Krakow |
| Country: | Poland |
| Language: | Polish |
| Currency: | Polish Zloty |
| Time Difference: | GMT + 1 |
| Electricity Supply: | 220V AC 50Hz |
| Mobile Phone: | GSM 900/1800 |




