Polish. Poland’s native language is Polish, one of the Slavic group of languages. English, however, is relatively widely spoken by younger people. Of other European languages German is probably the next most common. Here are few basic words and phrases, with a simplified pronunciation guide. Is English spoken in Krakow Poland? Languages in Poland Poland […]

When a city has been around for as long as Krakow has, there are plenty of interesting things to see and do.Miraculously, the buildings of Krakow escaped the Second World War unscathed, and despite being hundreds of years old, they’re well maintained and definitely worth an explore. Is Krakow good for tourists? It’s Absolutely Beautiful […]

If you’re headed to Krakow for a holiday, you should consider adding the following 15 day trips to your travel itinerary. Auschwitz-Birkenau. Source: mbrand85 / shutterstock. Wieliczka Salt Mine. Source: akturer / shutterstock. Zakopane Town. Tatra Mountain National Park. Wadowice. Czestochowa. Dunajec River Gorge. Warsaw. What other cities are close to Krakow? Major cities near […]

Krakow Central to Vienna by train Journey time From 6h 28m Price From €9.90 Distance 206 miles (332 km) Frequency 6 trains per day First train 07:42 Is there a direct train from Krakow to Vienna? Yes, there are direct trains to Vienna from Kraków, and you can find a direct train for this journey […]

tipping in restaurants in Poland In Poland tipping is expected for good service in restaurants, especially in touristy areas such as Krakow or Warsaw. The norm is to tip around 10% of the bill. You can tip 15% if the service was exceptionally good. Is it rude to tip in Poland? Tipping in Poland isn’t […]

Due to the nature of Warsaw being a cosmopolitan city, Krakow is the cheaper of the two cities. (It is all relative however considering how cheap Poland is). The prices at restaurants and hostels might be slightly higher in Warsaw than in Krakow–maybe one dollar more expensive. Is Warsaw as cheap as Krakow? When it […]

Krakow is Poland’s most tourist-friendly city, and one of the largest and most international in the country. Athough it’s always a good idea to have some cash to hand, you can also pay by card in the majority of establishments, bars, and restaurants, or even on public transport. Do I need to take cash to […]

OVERALL RISK : LOW. Generally, Kraków is a very safe city to travel to. Still, never let your guard down, and be wary of pickpockets and scammers since their activities increased in the past couple of years. Is it safe to walk around Krakow at night? Krakow is generally a safe city if yku behave […]

Thanks to a large number of international companies, Krakow offers a good environment for expats think about working there. The services and financial sectors in particular are key to Krakow’s economy. Is Krakow good for expats? Krakow has a quite high quality of life, with great options for entertainment and excellent transport infrastructure. This city, […]

23°F to 76°F. In Kraków, the summers are comfortable; the winters are freezing, snowy, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 23°F to 76°F and is rarely below 5°F or above 87°F. What is the coldest month in Krakow? January Quick Climate […]

Smoking tobacco products and e-cigarettes is now completely banned on.In the case of cafes, bars, clubs, restaurants and other public places, however, the law states that there can be a separate room for smokers as long as it is ventilated and closed off from the other public areas. Can you smoke in pubs in Poland? […]

The big cities are staffed by people who speak English quite well. If you venture out into the countryside, it will be quite different with the older population. We had no problem at all in Krakow. Do I need to speak Polish in Poland? Short answer no. You don’t have to learn Polish to live […]

Alternative taxi service Uber (much-loathed by Kraków’s taxi companies) is also now available in Poland, and has in fact chosen Kraków as its European hub. Uber offers one-tap, no-cash-necessary transport via their popular worldwide mobile application. Can you use Uber in Krakow? Re: Uber in Krakow? Yes, Uber operates here. Can I drive Uber in […]

The price of 1 cocktail drink in downtown club in Kraków is 23 zł This average is based on 9 price points. It provides a decent estimate, but it is not yet reliable. Is it cheap to drink in Krakow? Krakow is an extremely popular place for Western tourists looking to have a fun night […]

In general, Warsaw is a larger city that is more spread out and cosmopolitan. Krakow, on the other hand, is much more compact but still gets the bulk of the tourist attention. While Warsaw is larger and more sophisticated, most foreign visitors go to Krakow, the most popular tourist destination in Poland. Is it worth […]