Scenic spot introduction:

Poland Krakow The Old Town (Kraków Stare Miasto, English: Cracow Old Town), one of the oldest cities in Central Europe, the hometown of the Vistula people, is known as the most beautiful city in Poland. It has developed from a single castle to a vibrant emerging city. Krakow The old town is a world cultural heritage site Historic Center The strong literary atmosphere and numerous Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings attract people from all over the world, and many media also call it the New Prague.

Attractions distribution:

Krakow Located in southern Poland, about 250 kilometers from the Polish capital Warsaw. Historic Center Therefore, a lot of ancient capital features have been preserved, such as central square , Textile Hall , Old Town Hall , Florian Gate and Wawel Castle Among a large number of religious buildings, castles are Cathedral The church of Santa Maria is the most important, and the altar inside is even more exquisite. Auschwitz concentration camp and Schindler Factory Museum , then the city’s eternal pain will be recorded to warn the world and remember the dead.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Religion, ancient city, architecture, sculpture
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. The opening hours of various attractions in the castle are slightly different, and tickets need to be purchased separately. Visitors are advised to confirm on the official website in advance.

2. The tour time of the salt mine is about 4 hours. Catering services are provided in the underground scenic area, but the price is slightly expensive.

3. Salt mines and Auschwitz concentration camp The tour takes about a day each.

4. Some scenic spots in Poland sell photo stickers, which cost 3-10 zlotys each, depending on the scenic spot. Only if you buy photo stickers can you take photos in the scenic spot.

5. Visitors staying for more than two days can purchase Krakow The Krakow Tourist Card allows free rides on public buses, 30 museums, and discounts in some shops and restaurants.

6.May to September is the most beautiful time in Poland; in addition to spring, summer, autumn and winter, Poland also has two seasons, "early spring" and "early winter", when many cultural activities will be held.



Main attractions information:

1. Salt mine: http://www.kopalnia.pl/, +48 12 278 73 02.

2. Castle: http://www.wawel.krakow.pl/pl/, (+48 12) 422 51 55 ext. 219.

Tour route:

In-depth tour of 5 Eastern European countries: Warsaw, Poland → Krakow → Budapest, Hungary → Bratislava → Vienna, Austria → Kromlov, Czech Republic → Karlovy Vary → Prague → Kutná Hra

Best time to visit:

May-September

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping in Poland) Clothing, jewelry and art.

(Polish cuisine) Various soups, cabbage rolls (gotabki), fried pork chops (kotlet schabowy), pancakes and soft cheese (Nalesniki), various dumplings (pierogi), cheese, sausages and barbecue, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > Poland

How to get there:

Krakow :

1. Aircraft: Krakow International Airport (Kraków Airport), there is another airport about 12 kilometers west of the city center, with buses directly to the city.

2. Train: Krakow Central Railway Station (Dworzec Główny PKP)

3. Highway: Krakow Long-distance bus station (Dworzec autobusowy)

4. Urban transportation: bus, taxi.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Krakow Ticket Prices:

Castle: 18 PLN from April to October, discounted price 11 PLN; 16 PLN from November to March, discounted price 9 PLN, free all day on Sundays.

Textile Hall : The hall is free, the museum is 12 zlotys for adults and 6 zlotys for children/students/elderly.

Salt Mine (foreigners): Adults 75 PLN, discounted tickets 60 PLN, families 210 PLN.

Scenic area opening hours:

The city gate is open all day, and the Barbican on the city gate is open from 10:30 to 16:00 from April to October.

Salt mine: 7:30-19:30 from April to October, 8:00-17:00 from November to March.

Castle: April-October, Tuesday to Friday 09:30-17:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00; November-March, Tuesday to Saturday 09:30-16:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00.

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