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In southern Poland on the Vistula River, near the Tatra Mountains and the Slovak border. Krakow is Poland's cultural capital with the vast Rynek Glowny market square, Wawel Castle, and the Jewish quarter Kazimierz. The city is also a gateway to Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineCar-free

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 26°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (5°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
4°
Jan
7°
Feb
11°
Mar
13°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
21°
Sep
16°
Oct
8°
Nov
4°
Dec
Sunshine hours
3h
Jan
4h
Feb
8h
Mar
8h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
10h
Aug
8h
Sep
7h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
13d
Jan
12d
Feb
11d
Mar
13d
Apr
8d
May
11d
Jun
13d
Jul
12d
Aug
12d
Sep
9d
Oct
8d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Krakow as a Vacation Destination

Krakow is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
PL