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Day Trip: Auschwitz
Auschwitz and Auschwitz II-Birkenau are perhaps the most important sites in all of Poland. The site where more than one million people were killed, Auschwitz has been visited by more than 45 million people since 1945. Read Indagare's tips for visiting.
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Former Jewish Ghetto
Now a rapidly gentrifying area, with modern apartment buildings and some stylish boutiques, Krakow’s former Jewish Ghetto, located in the Podgórze district, was one of the biggest ghettos established by the Nazis during World War II. It is best to tour this area with a guide.
Fryderyk Chopin Museum
Dedicated to the Polish composer, the Fryderyk Chopin Museum details the life of the artist, who spent half of his life in Warsaw. The exhibits feature some of his personal items, as well as the last piano he ever owned.
Kazimierz
The most atmospheric neighborhood in Krakow, Kazimierz, the Jewish quarter was peacefully shared between ethnic Poles and Jews until 1941, when Jews were forcibly relocated to the Krakow ghetto. Today, it is one of the most important cultural destinations in Krakow and filled with cool boutiques and cafés.
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Krakow Old Town
This historic center of Krakow is one of the most beautiful areas in the city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The center of Polish political life for centuries, it is home to important monuments including St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall, the Rynek Główny (main square) and the Royal Road.
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Lazienki Park
The largest park in Poland, Lazienki Park was designed in the 17th century and has three stunning gardens. Lazienki is filled with peacocks, swans and more, but its most notable attraction is the Palace on the Isle, a neoclassical residence that seemingly lies in the middle of a lake.
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Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Located near the former Jewish ghetto on the site of Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, which employed and saved the lives of approximately 1,200 Jews during WWII, this museum details life in Krakow under German occupation. The permanent exhibit details life in the city during the Nazi Occupation from 1939-1944.
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Pierogi Cooking Class
Learn how to prepare Poland’s signature dish, pierogi, during a fun cooking class at a traditional restaurant in Krakow. After working in the kitchen, you can enjoy a meal of the foods you’ve just prepared.
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Arguably the most important Jewish museum in Europe, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews opened in 2014 and details 1,000 years of Polish Jewish history.
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Praga Neighborhood
To experience a more up-and-coming side of Warsaw, visit the gentrifying neighborhood of Praga. Once considered dangerous, the artistic area is now home to some interesting attractions including Soho Factory, a center with some cool shops, and the Neon Museum, which has hundreds of neon signs from Cold War–era Warsaw.
Rynek Underground
Located below Cloth Hall in the market square in Krakow’s Old Town, the Rynek Underground museum spans over 64,000-square-feet and details historical Krakow, including the main exhibit, which uses holograms to show what the city looked like during the 1300s.
Warsaw Old Town
Almost entirely destroyed during World War II, Warsaw’s Old Town was rebuilt in the same style in 1953-55 and has since been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. With beautiful architecture and important landmarks this area has charming cafés and shops, as well as the rebuilt gothic mansions of Warsaw noblemen.
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Warsaw Rising Museum
Dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, the failed attempt by the Polish resistance to retake Warsaw from the Nazis and help the Allies win the war, the Warsaw Rising Museum details the acts of bravery and heroism that occurred during the 63-day effort.
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Wawel Castle
The star attraction of Krakow is Wawel Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and castle complex that was built in the 13th century by King Casimir III the Great. For centuries, Wawel Castle was the residence of Polish Kings, with its medieval, renaissance and baroque architecture.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
Krakow's Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to the 13th century, making it one of the world’s oldest salt mines. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the mines can be visited in three-hour tours, during which visitors can see the incredible chapels and dozens of statues that were carved by the miners while they worked.
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Wilanów Palace
Miraculously spared from destruction during both World Wars, Wilanów Palace—often referred to as the “Polish Versailles”—is a 17th century royal palace that was built for King John III Sobieski. Inspired by the French Baroque style, Wilanów Palace offers a glimpse at what royal life was like in Poland.
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