City break in Krakow. Active leisure ideas for Krakow - attractions, recreation and nightlife

A family vacation in Krakow can be even more fascinating if you decide to visit interesting museums, various popular entertainment centers, or walk in picturesque parks. Perhaps, Manga …
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Krakow offers to its guests numerous excellent restaurants, many of which have remained a favorite place for eating for townspeople and visitors for decades. Arka Noegro is considered the …
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Local people are very sensitive to the customs of their ancestors. It’s hard to find such a large number of interesting traditions and national holidays in any other city in Poland. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Krakow and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Krakow
Dym
Where: ul. Tomasza 13, Krakow;
Where: ul. Tomasza 13, Krakow;
The Irish Arms
Where: Poselska 18, Krakow;
Where: Poselska 18, Krakow;
Lokator
Where: Krakowska 27, Krakow; More info: Entrance via meiselsa square;
Where: Krakowska 27, Krakow; More info: Entrance via meiselsa square;
Swieta Krowa
Where: Florianska 16, Krakow;
Where: Florianska 16, Krakow;
Aloha Café
Where: Ul. Miodowa 28a, Krakow;
Where: Ul. Miodowa 28a, Krakow;
Amadeus
Where: ul. Mikolajska 20, Krakow;
Where: ul. Mikolajska 20, Krakow;
C.K. Browar
Where: Ulica Podwale 6-7, Krakow;
Where: Ulica Podwale 6-7, Krakow;
Club Fusion
Where: Florianska 15, Krakow;
Where: Florianska 15, Krakow;
Harris Piano Jazz Bar
Where: Rynek Gowny 28, Krakow;
Where: Rynek Gowny 28, Krakow;
Caryca
Where: ul. Wielopole 15/1, Krakow;
Where: ul. Wielopole 15/1, Krakow;
Budda Bar
Where: 6 Rynek Glowny, Krakow;
Where: 6 Rynek Glowny, Krakow;
Paparazzi
Where: ul. Mikolajska 9, Krakow;
Where: ul. Mikolajska 9, Krakow;
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National and city parks around Krakow
♥ Landscape Park 'Bielańsko-Tyniecki Park Krajobrazowy' , 6.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Dłubniański Park Krajobrazowy' , 14 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ojcowski Park Narodowy' , 18.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Dolinki Krakowskie' , 20.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Tenczyński Park Krajobrazowy' , 24.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Bielańsko-Tyniecki Park Krajobrazowy' , 6.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Dłubniański Park Krajobrazowy' , 14 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Ojcowski Park Narodowy' , 18.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Dolinki Krakowskie' , 20.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Tenczyński Park Krajobrazowy' , 24.2 km from the center. On the map


Amusement parks near Krakow
♥ Amusement park 'Energylandia' Zator, 38.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Miniature and Amusement Park' Inwald, 43.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Silesian Amusement Park' Silesia, 71.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Energylandia' Zator, 38.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Miniature and Amusement Park' Inwald, 43.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Silesian Amusement Park' Silesia, 71.3 km from the center. On the map


Water attractions around Krakow
♥ Water park 'Aquapark Kraków' , 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Termy Bukowina Tatrzańska' , 82.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aquapark Zakopane' , 85.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aquapark Tarnowskie Góry' , 88.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aquapark Wisła' , 89.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aquapark Kraków' , 4.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Water park 'Termy Bukowina Tatrzańska' , 82.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Water park 'Aquapark Zakopane' , 85.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Water park 'Aquapark Tarnowskie Góry' , 88.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Water park 'Aquapark Wisła' , 89.3 km from the center. On the map


Michelin-starred restaurants in Krakow
♥ Restaurant 'Farina' Kraków. Type - Seafood. 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Szara' Kraków. Type - International. 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Bianca' Kraków. Type - Italian. 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Wentzl' Kraków. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Cyrano de Bergerac' Kraków. Type - Polish. 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Farina' Kraków. Type - Seafood. 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Szara' Kraków. Type - International. 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Bianca' Kraków. Type - Italian. 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Wentzl' Kraków. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Cyrano de Bergerac' Kraków. Type - Polish. 0.2 km from the center. On the map


Sites around Krakow from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
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Distance from Krakow center - 1.2 km.
Montelupich prison became famous in the post-war years also for the reason that death sentences were carried out in it for many years. The most recent death penalty was carried out in 1988. It was the last not only for the prison but for the whole of Poland. The investigation department is located in the historic building today. Therefore, you will not be able to visit it. Tourists are offered to admire only the appearance of the prison. …
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
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Distance from Krakow center - 12.2 km.
Despite the fact that empty corridors of the mines have been arranged and became places of storage of priceless historical artifacts, a walk through the tunnels doesn’t cease to be a frightening and exciting event. Even silence seems frightening there; the atmosphere is complemented by dim lighting and an abundance of shadows casted by antique furniture, huge chandeliers and sculptures represented in some of the halls. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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30.01.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

30.01.2023
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