20 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Krakow in 2026

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1. 0:35

   Auschwitz-Birkenau

   🚆 Day trip · Oświęcim

   Tickets often sell out in spring and summer, so book a guided tour with transport a few days ahead.

2. 1:12

   Old Town (Stare Miasto)

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Stare Miasto

   The northern side is a convenient base near the main train station; the Old Town is closed to regular car traffic.

3. 3:10

   Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)

   🏢 Landmark · Stare Miasto

   Restaurants right on the square are pricier; blue carts there sell obwarzanek bread rings for under £1.

4. 7:18

   Plac Nowy

   🍜 Street food · Kazimierz · brief mention

   One of the best places in Kraków to try zapiekanka.

5. 8:10

   Kazimierz

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Kazimierz

   Suits a relaxed, alternative night out.

6. 9:25

   Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

   🏛️ Museum · Zabłocie

   Free entry on Mondays, but the limited tickets must often be collected in person in advance and run out fast.

7. 9:55

   Wawel Royal Castle

   🏰 Palace · Wawel

   Each section needs its own ticket, but the grounds and courtyards are free to walk around.

8. 10:23

   Wieliczka Salt Mine

   🚆 Day trip · Wieliczka

   Often combined with Auschwitz on a guided day trip that sells out quickly; also reachable by public transport.

9. 11:01

   Town Hall Tower

   🏛️ Historic site · Stare Miasto

   Tickets cost just over £4; the tower is usually closed in winter.