Travel Stories

Aug 4, 2022 • 7 min read

Don't jump in the Vistula River to keep cool! Here are the best places to swim and do water sports in and around Kraków.

Aug 3, 2022 • 6 min read

From communist fallout shelters and city beaches to world-class architecture and museums, here is how to see Krakow for free.

Aug 2, 2022 • 5 min read

It’s a breeze to get around this enchanting Polish city by tram and by bus – and easy to arrive from other cities in Central Europe, too.

Jul 31, 2022 • 10 min read

From seeing the Polish Crown Jewels to seeking out the (alleged) bones of a dragon, here are the best things to do in Kraków.

Jul 25, 2022 • 6 min read

Whether you visit this culturally rich Polish city in the snowy winter or balmy summer months, here’s your month-by-month guide to when to visit Kraków.

Jul 20, 2022 • 7 min read

Kraków is packed with more museums than any other Polish city. From contemporary art to artifacts, quirky to architectural, here are Kraków's best museums.

Jul 17, 2022 • 5 min read

Poland's cultural capital packs a punch, but these nearby destinations will help travelers understand the national psyche further.

Jul 4, 2022 • 8 min read

With its medieval center, terrific museums, and many of Poland's best restaurants, Kraków isn't always a cheap break. Here's how to visit on a budget.

Feb 2, 2022 • 5 min read

Kraków is parked with things to see and do, and it’s also an awesome jumping-off spot for a variety of day trips. Here are five of the best.

Jan 22, 2020 • 7 min read

Lonely Planet staffer Katharine Nelson had a festive minibreak with friends in Kraków, Poland. Here's how much she spent on the trip.

Nov 25, 2019 • 4 min read

Two days in Kraków will give you a decent chance of seeing most major sights. Here's our guide to making that a perfect weekend.

Jul 23, 2019 • 4 min read

Jewish history in Poland goes back more than a thousand years, when the country was the epicenter of European Jewish life. Always Poland’s cultural…

Mar 19, 2018 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet Local Amy Hornsby has lived in Kraków for two years, where she spends her time soaking up the old world charm of eastern Europe and…

Jul 24, 2017 • 5 min read

When the cold front of winter is over and the sun starts shining, Kraków is a great city to enjoy some rays, and people pour outside to do just that.

Dec 4, 2015 • 5 min read

In Kraków these days, the action has spilled south across the Vistula River from Kazimierz to Podgórze, a once-sleepy suburb most commonly known as the…

Feb 4, 2011 • 4 min read

Not far, but worlds away from the unending charm of Kraków, are two of Poland’s most cherished sites. Both are Unesco heritage listed. Both attract dense…