Snapshot
Poland at a glance
- Capital
- Warsaw
- Population
- 38,036,118
- Area
- 312,696 km²
- Calling code
- +48
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, E
- Schengen
- Schengen member
- Tap water
- Generally safe
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Krakow
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Krakow. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Historical Museum of Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Main Square, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Planty Park (Kraków) is one option for your time in Krakow. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Czartoryski Museum is one option for your time in Krakow. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Town Hall Tower is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Sukiennice Museum is one option for your time in Krakow. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Kraków Fortress is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Church of St. Casimir the Prince, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Church of St. Anne, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Kraków Cloth Hall is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Krzysztofory Palace is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
11.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Krakow. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
KRK airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraków John Paul II International Airport | KRK | 11.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | KTW | 76.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport | RZE | 149.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Warsaw Radom Airport | RDO | 172.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport | LCJ | 188.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Lublin Airport | LUZ | 235.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Balice · EPKK
8366 × 196 ft
CONKatowice · EPKT
10499 × 148 ft
CONJasionka · EPRZ
2448 × 164 ft
GRASS2953 × 99 ft
CONC/ASPH10498 × 147 ft
CON6840 × 328 ft
GRS Emergency StripRadom · EPRA
8202 × 148 ft
ASPŁódź · EPLL
8202 × 148 ft
ASPH-CONCLublin · EPLB
8268 × 148 ft
ASPHALTTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Krakow. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Krakow — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Historical Museum of Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Main Square, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Planty Park (Kraków) is one option for your time in Krakow. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.

Czartoryski Museum is one option for your time in Krakow. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Town Hall Tower is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Sukiennice Museum is one option for your time in Krakow. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Kraków Fortress is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Church of St. Casimir the Prince, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Church of St. Anne, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Kraków is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Kraków Cloth Hall is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Krzysztofory Palace is one option for your time in Krakow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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