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Even though the city looks fantastic all year round, April–May and September–October are deemed to be the best time to visit Krakow. Spring promises temperatures comfortable for promenades and a lot of celebrations like Easter Rekawka or Juwenalia Krakowskie. Yet, downpours are more than possible, so grab an umbrella with you. A period from June to August is famous not only for throngs of tourists and high prices but also for lively festivals such a Wianki and Pierogi Festival. If warm autumn could speak, it would recommend you to pack a sweater to make a picnic on Vistula River more comfortable. The time between December and February is freezingly cold, but affordable prices, Christmas celebrations, and beauty of the winter slopes in Zakopane seem to be seducing.

32 things to do in Krakow

Krakow Honey Harvest & Bee-Keepers Festival

September 6-8, 2024 Event

Did you know that bees can recognize human faces and have their own personalities? Bee-keeping festival is a perfect chance to discover more about the masters of honey

All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day in Krakow

November 1–November 2 Event

Halloween is not only about the costume parties – you will see that if you decide to get acquainted with this Polish traditional celebration

Kraków Easter Market & Celebrations

March 21–April 2, 2024 Event

Come to see how Kraków celebrates Easter—some of the local traditions date back to the 16th century

Juwenalia Krakowskie

May Event

What can be more wild and adventurous than a huge student party?

Palm Sunday in Lipnica Murowana

April 13, 2025 Event

This feast celebrated on the last Sunday before Easter is especially important for the Kraków residents

Herring Night or Śledzik

February 21, 2023 Event

Take part in one of the strange and tasty Polish Carnival traditions and try a piece of pickled herring

Siuda Baba

April 1, 2024 Event

On Easter Monday, there is a high probability of meeting a strange man dressed up as an untidy woman, whose face is blackened with soot. Don’t get scared, this is Siuda Baba–a traditional Polish character

Painted Cottage Contest in Zalipie

mid-June 2023 Event

The best examples of traditional rural architecture—an hour and a half away from Krakow

Krakow Film Festival

May 26-June 16, 2024 Event

Don’t miss a chance to visit one of the oldest film festivals in Europe!

Hot Beer or Grzane Piwo

November–March Food

The winters in Poland may be severe and frosty, but there are many ways to keep warm. Among the various hot drinks, the most tempting is a hot beer

Jewish Culture Festival

June 23–30, 2024 Event

Every year the historically Jewish district of Kazimierz turns into a time machine with the sounds of Jewish music

Pierogi Festival

August 14–18, 2024 Event

You’ll never know what Krakow really tastes like until you try some true Polish cuisine. The best time to do this is the National Pierogi Festival

Sunset and Sunrise at Mounds

March–October Nature

Meeting the sunsets and sunrises at one of the four mounds of Krakow is a favorite activity for the youth of the city

Hiking in Ojców National Park

April–November Nature

Krakow attracts tourists not only with its beauty and rich history but also by its natural treasures. Ojców National Park is well worth checking out!

Krakow Christmas Market

November 29, 2024–January 1, 2025 Event

The iconic central square of Krakow, Rynek Główny, hosts most of the city's winter holiday festivities

St. Stanisław Procession

May 8 Event

Locals honour Saint Stanislaw who is believed to have raised the dead!

Krakow Caves

April–November Activity

Discover historical caves of Krakow—a former dragon's residence, a king's hideout, and a huge salt mine

Cycling

May–October Activity

Krakow is ready to compete with the best cities in the Netherlands for the title of cyclists’ paradise

Lent

February 22–April 8, 2023 Event

Krakow residents are remarkably religious. The Christian tradition of 40 days of Lent turns into an impressive event

Skiing in Zakopane

December–February Activity

Those who are fond of winter sports shouldn't miss the chance to leave Krakow for a day or two and to visit Zakopane, a town located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Especially, when it takes only two hours!

Great Dragon Parade

June 8–9, 2024 Event

Krakow still has its own dragons. Usually, they hide in their cages, but for one weekend, everyone can see them flying around the city. Look up!

Rękawka (Egg Rolling) Festival on Krakus Mound

April 2, 2024 Event

Come to the Mound of Krak and join the Medieval celebrations

Kraków Nativity Scenes Contest

December 03 Event

Krakow Christmas tradition of recreating the nativity scene dates back to the 19th century

Picnics on the Vistula River

April–October Nature

Every city located on river banks gains additional points to its enchantment. Krakow is no exception

Wianki, or Wreath Festival

June 22–23, 2024 Event

Meet the summer solstice in Krakow

Lajkonik Parade

June 2023 Event

Meet Lajkonik–a bearded man that brings good luck with a touch

Summer Opera Festival

early June–mid-July 2023 Event

From the end of the 16th century, Opera was only for the upper classes. Nowadays, it’s on the streets of Krakow—more suitable for such events

Sacrum Profanum Festival

November 8–11, 2024 Event

Sacrum Profanum gained the status of one of the most interesting music events in Europe by presenting pieces from the 20th century

Restauracja Wentzl

all year round Food

A restaurant with superb dining and excellent views of Market Square

Cafe Indalo

all year round Food

A quaint, cozy place within walking distance from Wawel

Krakow New Year's Eve (Sylwester)

December 31 Event

One of the largest annual events in Małopolska capital takes place at the central square

Summer Jazz Festival Kraków

June 29–September 1, 2024 Event

Spend this summer like no other at Krakow's biggest jazz festival!

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