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32 things to do in Krakow
Krakow Honey Harvest & Bee-Keepers Festival
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
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
Come to see how Kraków celebrates Easter—some of the local traditions date back to the 16th century
Palm Sunday in Lipnica Murowana
This feast celebrated on the last Sunday before Easter is especially important for the Kraków residents
Herring Night or Śledzik
Take part in one of the strange and tasty Polish Carnival traditions and try a piece of pickled herring
Siuda Baba
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
The best examples of traditional rural architecture—an hour and a half away from Krakow
Krakow Film Festival
Don’t miss a chance to visit one of the oldest film festivals in Europe!
Hot Beer or Grzane Piwo
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
Every year the historically Jewish district of Kazimierz turns into a time machine with the sounds of Jewish music
Pierogi Festival
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
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
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
The iconic central square of Krakow, Rynek Główny, hosts most of the city's winter holiday festivities
St. Stanisław Procession
Locals honour Saint Stanislaw who is believed to have raised the dead!
Krakow Caves
Discover historical caves of Krakow—a former dragon's residence, a king's hideout, and a huge salt mine
Cycling
Krakow is ready to compete with the best cities in the Netherlands for the title of cyclists’ paradise
Lent
Krakow residents are remarkably religious. The Christian tradition of 40 days of Lent turns into an impressive event
Skiing in Zakopane
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
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
Come to the Mound of Krak and join the Medieval celebrations
Kraków Nativity Scenes Contest
Krakow Christmas tradition of recreating the nativity scene dates back to the 19th century
Picnics on the Vistula River
Every city located on river banks gains additional points to its enchantment. Krakow is no exception
Summer Opera Festival
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
Sacrum Profanum gained the status of one of the most interesting music events in Europe by presenting pieces from the 20th century
Restauracja Wentzl
A restaurant with superb dining and excellent views of Market Square
Krakow New Year's Eve (Sylwester)
One of the largest annual events in Małopolska capital takes place at the central square
Summer Jazz Festival Kraków
Spend this summer like no other at Krakow's biggest jazz festival!