Wieliczka: an underground journey among chapels and salt sculptures
Glittering chandeliers inside the rock, monuments carved in salt and galleries telling the story of the miners: near Kraków, Wieliczka deserves time in your itinerary. Here …
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Kraków: visits, events and trip planning
Guides, events and practical information for Kraków.
Plan a stay in Kraków using our visiting guides and cultural selections. For a trip around the city, find our Wieliczka Salt Mine guide and practical advice. Local stories add event ideas and travel information. Distinguish lasting guidance from announcements that apply to a particular weekend.
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What to do in Kraków on 10 and 11 October? Museums, poetry and a sporting weekend
An affordable museum visit, a concert on the Rynek, poetry events and the half-marathon atmosphere: Kraków offers several ways to enjoy 10 and 11 October 2026. Choose a programme to suit your interests.
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Wrocław and Kraków in October: autumn walks, pumpkins and literary events
October invites you to slow down: historic neighbourhoods, autumn gardens, then a café or exhibition. Here is how to plan a stay in Wrocław and Kraków, with several events announced for October 2026.
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Wieliczka: an underground journey among chapels and salt sculptures
Glittering chandeliers inside the rock, monuments carved in salt and galleries telling the story of the miners: near Kraków, Wieliczka deserves time in your itinerary. Here is how to prepare your visit.
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Kraków returns to the polls: what is at stake in the 11 October runoff
Łukasz Gibała and Monika Piątkowska will meet in the second round of Kraków’s early mayoral election. Gibała leads after the first round, but the outcome on 11 October remains undecided.
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In Kraków, voting on 54 million złoty gives way to the wait for results
Voting in the participatory budget closed on Monday 28 September. Behind the funding lies a practical question: which projects do residents want to see in their city?
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A different Kraków: free visits and walks in Podgórze this weekend
On 26–27 September, explore Kraków’s right bank: open buildings on Saturday, guided walks on Sunday and an English-language option.
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Weekend ideas: active Warsaw and an outdoor outing in Kraków
Two confirmed events for 26–27 September: European Night of Sport in Warsaw and World Heart Day on Kraków’s Main Market Square.
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Kraków: free KMK buses and trams on Tuesday 22 September
KMK travel will be free throughout 22 September 2026 for European Car-Free Day. Here is what passengers need to know.
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Kraków: our picks for 21–27 September 2026
Craftsmanship, a Podgórze walk, family cinema and live music: a dated selection to help plan your week in Kraków.
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Kraków in October: three days of heritage, cafés and salt mines
A three-day plan for Kraków and Wieliczka in October 2026, with time for breaks, useful reservations and alternatives for rainy weather.
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Wizz Air plans Abu Dhabi flights from Kraków and Katowice again
Services are scheduled to resume on 25 and 27 October 2026. Check the dates and frequencies again when booking.
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Krakow on 19–20 September: Traffic and Public Transport Disruption
Races, road closures and diverted services: the areas and times to avoid when travelling around Krakow this weekend.