Lesser Poland · Poland
Krakow
Europe's largest medieval square, salt mines, and pierogi worth queuing for.
Berlin to Krakow is a short flight or a slow scenic train. The Old Town and Kazimierz district are walkable in a weekend; spend Saturday in town and Sunday morning at Wieliczka or, if you've never been, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
How to get there
| From | Car | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 6h 30m | 9h via Warsaw | 1h 15m |
| Warsaw | 3h 30m | 2h 30m | 55m |
| Prague | 5h | 7h 30m | 1h 10m |
Budget breakdown
Estimated 2-night trip for two travelers.
| Old-town hotel (2 nights) | £153 |
| Meals | £76.50 |
| Flights (2 people) | £170 |
| Wieliczka tour | £51.00 |
| Estimated total | £451 |
A 2-day itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Rynek Główny — the great medieval square — and St. Mary's Basilica.
Afternoon
Walk Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter, lunch at Hamsa.
Evening
Pierogi dinner at Zapiecek, vodka at Wódka Café Bar.
Day 2
Morning
Wawel Castle and the dragon's den along the Vistula.
Afternoon
Wieliczka Salt Mine tour (book ahead).
Evening
Plac Nowy zapiekanki and a last beer before flying.
Best season
May–September. October has light tourist crowds and golden trees.
Weather
Continental. Summer 22–26°C, winters cold and snowy.
Where to stay
Short stays (Airbnb-style)
Guesthouses, B&Bs and cottages near Krakow.
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Where to eat
Top-rated restaurants around Krakow. Order in or get directions.
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