Beach near Krakow, Poland

Krakow Travel Guide

Poland

Krakow is a major city in southern Poland, with a population of 769,417. It is the country’s former royal capital and an important cultural and academic centre.

Most international visitors arrive through John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport (KRK), the airport serving the city. Krakow is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so it is better suited to city sightseeing than a beach holiday.

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Local time

769,417

Population

880 miles away

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Weather in Krakow

Sun

24°

Mon

23°

Tue

24°

Know before you go

Pays in PLN

Plug type Type C & Type E (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +48

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Poland for good service, but it is not always mandatory. While a service charge is sometimes included in restaurant bills, it's common to leave an additional tip for excellent service. Rounding up the bill is also a frequent practice.

Best time to visit Krakow

Jan

4°12

Feb

6°9

Mar

12°13

Apr

15°11

May

19°11

Jun

24°12

Jul

26°13

Aug

26°11

Sep

22°10

Oct

15°13

Nov

7°10

Dec

4°8

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Krakow

  1. Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie

    art museum

    1.6 km

  2. Czartoryski Museum

    art museum

    0.4 km

  3. Fabryka Schindlera / Muzeum Krakowa

    history museum

    2.3 km

  4. Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego

    history museum

    3.5 km

  5. Kopiec Krakusa

    monument

    3.1 km

  6. Collegium Maius

    museum

    0.9 km

  7. Kościół Bożego Ciała

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.7 km

  8. St. Florian's Church

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.4 km

Getting there

John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport · 10.9 km

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