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I'm from Portugal and I'm going to Krakow in June.
I would have to exchange euros into Zlotys.

The average value in Portugal for 1€ is 3.65 PLN.

Can anyone tell witch is the exchange value of 1€ if I made the exchange in Krakow?
A friend of mine told me there are a lot of exchange houses in the main square of Krakow...

I'm going this summer to Krakov to visit Auschwitz and the rest of the concentration camps. How many days I need to stay in Krakow to be able to visit them. Is transportation easy? How long to Auschwitz from Krakov. Any other camps around?
Thanks

I booked for end May tour on the official website - Very weirdly I got an email back from the official website that I do not have to book the guided tour, upon asking, they say can enter Museum on our own before 10 AM or after 3 PM on our own.

I am confused as earlier forum responses and the official website did say to enter Auschwitz 1 during my travel dates I need to have book a tour / guide. Can someone please clarify because I only have 1 particular day to go to Auschwitz and want to ensure this is well planned ahead.

If I have to be there before 10 AM when do I start taking the bus there?

Let me know your views. Thanks!

I am a leader in a belgian scouting group.
This summer we are travelling to poland.
We plan to hike around gorczanski national park, but I still need some information
Most of all I would like to know if it is possible to hike there for multiple days, and if so are there places to spend the night around the park?
And maybe some information about routes to travel.

I am trying to locate a large apartment near the main square, previously we stayed in the Rezysent hotel on Grodzka and the location was perfect. So far I have just been offered apartments with 3 beds to a room or multiple 2 bed apartments. We are 6 men in our 50s and I am over for my 50th Birthday. We dont mind paying a bit more for something good. All the ones on the Old Town apartment site that looked perfect have already gone!
Any thoughts much appreciated.
I have a friend who is travelling there for his Daughters Confirmation this week and have asked him to have a look. At least he speaks the language!

I was looking in this page about the prices of the Wawel monuments. I don't undestand what the columns 1IV-31X and 1XI-31III mean.
Does anyone knows?

Can anyone tell me witch is the schedule of this festival?
This year it is on 14th June, right?

get to rzezsov

Hi - I do know there are timing for the English tour (tourist route) - and would like to check the following:

- we are arriving by train, how far is the walk from train station to the salt mine entrance?

- the train due to arrive at 833 AM, would it be advisable to book the tour for 855 AM or 925 AM?

- are there anything to see on our on before the tour for about an hour?

- any suggestion on what to see / do after the tour?

THANKS!

Where can I pick the bus, prices, etc...

Is it worth to buy?

Has anyone taken the overnight bus that leaves at 23 and arrives at 8? What was your experience?

This question is to someone who has taken the Schindler's list tour on Krakow!
I have seen on internet some Schindler's list tours for abour 15€ (60PLN), is it too much?
And what can you see in the visit?
Does it worth the visit?

Hi!

I'm going to visit Krakow in June for 5 days.
Any hotel recommendation for an average price?

Hi,

How much, in average, cost a meal in Krakow?
I need to thing about how much zlots I'm taking with me to Krakow!!

Thanks!

Hi!

I was thinking to visit Krakow in June. Are 5 days too much to check it all or not at all?

Thanks!

I will be traveling between Krakow and Prague in September. Flights are very expensive and I am left with train travel. Is it safe for a single lady to travel on the night train?

best way to travel from krakow to prague

Hi,

I discovered Latourex a couple of weeks ago (latourex.org/latourex_en.htm....
As I'm going to Krakow in June I was thinking about do a kind of the "Anachronistic-travel" sugestion. but without so oldfashioned ways!
So I'm looking for someone from Poland, especially from Krakow, or someone who knows it weel to tell me about 21 places in the town I cannot miss about.
It can be sightseeings, museums, restaurants, etc.

Thanks!

What is the best way to get to Wroclaw from Krakow? I checked train timings already, but unable to locate any information on bus. Can someone share more on bus?

I would like to depart from Krakow to Wroclaw early morning, make a trip to the Churches of Peace, overnight in Wroclaw, then depart to Berlin the next morning. Is this do-able?

Thanks!

Need to purchase a train ticket Krakow to Prague. When I go to Polrail, I can purchase my ticket for mid April, however, it is not an e-ticket and regardless of how I want to pick up the ticket, I would pick it up in Krakow, there is a charge of around CAD$9.00 to do so. Is it really necessay to purchase in advance do the fares change as the departure date gets closer?

Hi - I am planning a trip to Krakow in May. I would like to find out more specific about these 2 attractions:

1) Auschwitz
What is the best way to get there (there are 4 of us, but we would like to DIY using public transport instead of joining a tour / drive)? Is one day trip enough for this? What to expect and any other tips appreciated. We are staying in the city centre and hope to get specific directions on how to get there.

2) Wieliczka Salt Mine
What is the best way to get there? How long is the journey and is this doable within half a day? If yes, any suggestion what to incorporate? (Planned for walking tour of old town and jewish town on another day).

THANK YOU!

What is the best month to visit in terms of concerts and street markets between June and September?

Hi
I have been trying to find an apartment for 9 nights in Krakow end of July. I am getting confused about the best area to stay in. In my experience right in the centre can be a little noisy, areas around train stations can be generally dirty/sleazy. I have emailed the owner of this apartment but I am wondering whether it is a little bit too far out of the centre. We are two professional/mature adults who enjoy feeling safe and comfortable with an element of luxury when on holiday. We like to be centrally based but are not afraid to walk if the journey has something to offer.
krakowhomes.com/index.php/ap...
I am hoping someone can help me decide before all the best apartments are snapped up.
Lisselle

I notice many bunches of flowers left on the camps . . Is there a flower shop on site ..?..or should I take flowers from Krakow , when I visit in May !

Are there any football fans who have watched games in Krakow ? I will be there in March and was wanting to see as many games as I can, even ones in the lower divisions. Any tips on who to see and other useful information ? Also, is it true ID passes are required to see eg Wisla in the top division ? If so how do I go about getting one as a visitor ?

Hi am wondering if anyone knows of a cab company who actually have an office/booth in Krakow airport. Just would fee safer organising a transfer if l knew l could personally go to the office/booth when l arrived at the airport instead of just hoping the pre-arranged guy would be there with my namecard, Many thanks

In the course of our trip in the weeks ahead, we will have a leg in our journey where we may have to take the overnight train from Budapest to Krakow. I have found 2 websites that offer this route, MAV and Polrail. Is there a difference between the 2 trains in terms of service and punctuality? Which one do you guys recommend? I'd also like to ask if it's really necessary to buy online and ahead of time, or will it be just as easy as buying at the station before departure? We shall travel around the first week this December. Thanks for any reply!

We are a group of 7 - who will be in central Krakow over the New Year. We like good food, beer/spirits (rather than wine), bands/singers/golden oldies & good company. "In Your Pocket" recommends a few hotel/restuarant 'packages' - but, if possible, we would like something a little less formal. Can any VT contributors recommend a good Krakow restaurant/bar/hotel for a 'New Years Eve Party' please? Thanks

Heading to Christmas Market with my Mother this year. We are looking for a comfortable hotel or apartment - in the mid (4*) price range near the Market Square & the Shopping center.I have looked at a lot of reviews in various websites but not being familiar with the city I'm not sure where's best to stay.Mother is in her 80's and although mobile, not fit to travel long distances on foot, although she thinks differently! We just want somewhere close to the center but handy enough for shopping. Any suggestions? Is the shopping center Galleria the best place to go??