SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Christmas in Krakow 2025 and best markets in Poland. Program Christmas in Krakow 2025 WHEN: Krakow, PolandWHERE: from 24th November 2025 to 07th January 2026 Beautiful and charming, Krakow offers the most romantic and evocative side during the Christmas holidays.It is no coincidence, in fact, that many consider Christmas in Krakow, the most beautiful in all of Poland. Rynek, the splendid and elegant Market Square, is the symbol of the city; idyllic scenery for the many stalls set up in the historic center, a World Heritage Site. During Christmas in Krakow you can experience the magic and unique atmosphere of the Advent season. The Christmas carols resonate throughout Stare Miasto. Sparkling lights and the scent of gingerbread invade the whole city. You can admire the wonderful nativity scenes, real works of art. Savor delicacies and delicacies. Buy Christmas gifts. And of course you can discover a city of undoubted charm and an extremely friendly and welcoming people. CHRISTMAS IN KRAKOW 2025: MARKETS A single, big place where about 80 stalls are set up, all strictly selected, respecting specific quality standards. All this to guarantee an offer with high standards.The Christmas markets in Krakow are set up along the beautiful Market Square, active from early morning to late evening. Gastronomy is, without a doubt, one of the strengths. Starting from gingerbread, fragrant, delicious, and available in all forms. Grilled meats and sheep’s cheese are another strong dish. The lard dominates the stalls, along withoscypek, typical cheese made from sheep’s milk. You can savor hot bread seasoned with sausage and bacon with fried onions. And, do not forget to accompany it all with a good glass of mulled wine, in these parts called Grzaniec Galicyjski. You find it available in very large containers. Who wants to try new flavors, can not miss the hot beer. It is prepared with traditional Polish beer, mixed with a hot syrup flavored with blueberry, raspberry or ginger. Not the classic drink we are used to. Great space also for local crafts. On all, the wonderful nativity scenes, which boast a centuries-old tradition. Even the decorations and the artifacts are of the highest quality. There are jewels, precious and much more. You will find really beautiful gifts for your home, or for your loved ones.Among the most popular products, Polish ceramics and garlands. OPENING HOURS 2025 Christmas Markets open, every day, with the following times: from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 to 20:00. Friday and Saturday, from 10:00 to 22:00. Sunday, from 11:00 to 20:00. Some stands may be open longer than 20:00. The stalls are located in The Rynek, Market Square, Old Town OTHER ACTIVITIES Krakow’s Christmas markets are the top of your holiday. In general, in addition to the traditional stalls, you can attend many shows in the square, almost all free.Concerts and Christmas songs, featuring children and local artists, and above all the unmissable crib contest. It is a competition whose origins date back to the nineteenth and its own works of art, up to 2 meters high, are exhibited in the square. The nativity scenes that have won the competition will be exhibited in the Historical Museum of Krakow! *All information contained herein, including opening hours and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not considered official. We always recommend consulting official channels. All names and trademarks appearing herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting around City Card Auschwitz Birkenau Poland Useful info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Poland When to go Reservations Hotel Tour, Experiences Book your hotel in Krakow Share the post
Auschwitz Birkenau
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Auschwitz Birkenau. Timetable, tickets, how to arrive to Auschwitz Auschwitz Birkenau “Visitor, observe the vestiges of this field and meditate: from whatever country you come, you are not a stranger. Let your journey have not been useless, that our death has not been useless. For you and for your children, the ashes of Oswiecim are worthy of warning: make the horrible fruit of hatred, of which he has seen traces here, do not give new seed, nor tomorrow, nor ever “. This is the warning of Primo Levi, so that no one can ever forget; so that what has happened will never be repeated. From the 1942 the concentration camp of Auschwitz Birkenau became the biggest center of the extermination of the Jews. The hallucinating symbol of one of the most terrible, and immense, genocidal in the history of humanity. About 1,5 million prisoners from all over Europe have lost their lives in this place. The State Museum of Oświęcim (Auschwitz) was founded in June 1947, and in the 1979 it was inscribed on the UNESCO list as a monument to the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Getting to this area, about 70 km from Krakow, is not a trip. Quite the contrary. Visiting Auschwitz Birkenau is a blow to the heart; a punch in the stomach. We do not expect a visit but an experience that remains etched, indelible, in memory. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO ARRIVE TO AUSCHWITZ The museum is located at Oswiecim, at 70 kilometers from Krakow. You can arrive in total autonomy by public transport, or alternatively, with the many organized tours from Krakow (see the ticket section, below). By train, from Krakow, you have to take the Regional line to Oświęcim, whose station is about 2 km from Auschwitz Birkenau. The ticket for a single journey costs 22 PLN per person. The journey takes about 80 minutes. Once you reach the Oświęcim railway station, you can get to the museum by public transport and the special bus “Line M” (recommended). The latter is active every day from about 09:00 to 16:00; the ticket costs 4 PLN and can be purchased at the machines in the station. Alternatively, you can walk the approximately 3 km, counting at least 30 minutes of walking. AUSCHWITZ BIRKENAU TIMETABLE The Museum is open every day, including Sundays and holidays, with the following times: 07:30 – 14:00 December 07:30 – 15:00 January and November 07:30 – 16:00 February 07:30 – 17:00 March October 07:30 – 18:00 April, May, September 07:30 – 19:00 June-August The timetable is related to the visit of the ex-Campo grounds. The Information Office on ex-Prisoners, the Archive, the Collections, the Library, the administrative offices and other Sections are open from Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:00. Closed January 01, December 25 and Easter Sunday. TICKETS Entry to the Museum, without a guide, is FREE. On the official website, and through the brochures distributed at the entrances, you can get an approximate picture of the place. In our opinion, the GUIDED TOUR is advisable. Only in this way will you be able to know and understand this extraordinary place. Guided tours are available in numerous languages. You can choose between the 3 and a half hour tour, at the cost of 80 PLN for a foreign language visit; or, alternatively, you can choose from 6 approximately hours, at the cost of 120 PLN per person, for a guided tour in a foreign language. Admissions are subject to availability and limited number. We recommend that you book your guided tour in advance on the official website Also the free visit need a free ticket to access. Also in this case it is preferable to book online in advance. As mentioned, there are numerous tours organized for Auschwitz Birkenau that offer guided tours of the museum and transport. Through this link, at the price of 29.03€ approximately per person, you can buy the museum + transport ticket. It includes guided tour of the museum with earphones; vision of a documentary on the history of the fields; bus transfer service from the center of Krakow, at 18b Pawia street in front of the Mercure Hotel. Admission to children and those under 14 is not recommended. The City Airport Get in Getting around City Card Christmas Markets Poland Useful info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Poland When to go Reservations Hotel Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences map of the place Share the post
Krakow City Pass
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Krakow city Pass for transport attractions. Types, price, where buy Krakow city Pass Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. Beautiful museums and attractions. Places full of history. A truly elegant and suggestive historical center, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Thanks to Krakow City Pass, you will be able to visit its rich historical, artistic and cultural patronymio; Furthermore, you will have unlimited access on all city buses and trams. Krakow City pass, allows you to access more than 30 museums and attractions in the city, for the chosen period. In addition, you can use free public transport, both day and night. Once you have purchased your pass online, you only need to go to one of the collection points. If you arrive by plane, you can pick up your card directly at the Balice International Airport. PRACTICAL INFO TYPES AND PRICES The Krakow Card with transportation included is available in three different denominations, depending on the duration. The card for 1 day cost 34.05€. 2 days, costs 39.97€; the one from 3 days, recommended, costs 45.05€. The card is activated from the moment of first use on a means of transport or an attraction. Recall that the card is activated only from the first validation, and not at the time of purchase. Generally, many museums and attractions close on Mondays. WHAT INCLUDES Free admission, in 38 museums and attractions in Krakow. These include Oscar Schindler’s Factory, Eagle Pharmacy, the Underground Main Market Square Museum, the Traditional Krakow’s Bourgeois House, the hillside St. Mary’s Basilica and many others. Unlimited access to all city buses and trams, both day and night. WHERE TO BUY THE KRAKOW CITY PASS You can buy the Card through this link, without commissions, at the best price guaranteed. Once purchased, you will receive your voucher which you must print and deliver in one of the following offices, in order to collect it: Krakow Story at Świętych 2 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily • InfoKraków at Jana 2 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily • InfoKraków Sukiennice at Rynek Główny – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily • InfoKraków at Szpitalna 25 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily • InfoKraków at Józefa 7 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily • InfoKraków at Powiśle 11 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily • InfoKraków at Os. Zgody 7 – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily • Krakville Tours at Sienna 17 – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily • InfoKraków Airport at Medweckiego 1 – 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily The City Airport Get in Getting around Auschwitz Birkenau Christmas Markets Poland Useful info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Poland When to go Reservations Hotel Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences map of the city Share the post