Discover Podgórze’s 25 best spots for your trip in Krakow

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

★ 4.5 · 26,474 reviews

Visit Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory in Podgórze and follow the story of wartime Krakow. Walk through exhibits of testimonies, photographs and film that trace the occupation and the lives affected by it.

Apteka pod Orłem

★ 4.5 · 1,749 reviews

Step into Apteka pod Orłem, the pharmacy that stayed open inside the Krakow Ghetto. Open its drawers and cupboards to read and listen to first-hand stories from the occupation years.

Krakus

★ 4.5 · 1,981 reviews

Eat homemade-style pierogi in a friendly local restaurant in Podgórze. A cheap and satisfying meal for anyone who wants traditional Polish food.

Gąska Restaurant

★ 4.6 · 3,788 reviews

Discover Gąska, a Podgórze restaurant serving traditional Polish food with a loyal local following. Share a mixed starter platter, then move on to pierogi, soups and a flight of vodkas.

Podgórze

Cross the Vistula into Podgórze, the district tied to the Kraków Ghetto and the story behind Schindler's Factory. Pause at Ghetto Heroes Square, follow remaining stretches of the ghetto wall, and explore the neighbourhood's quieter squares.

Jamra

★ 4.6 · 5,544 reviews

Cross into Podgórze for Jamra, a lively Middle Eastern restaurant that keeps its kitchen open until midnight. Share generous plates of grilled kofta, fresh salads and garlic sauce, rounded off with dessert and tea.

Knitted Coffee

★ 4.7 · 1,155 reviews

Take a break at Knitted Coffee, a well-loved cafe in the revitalised Podgórze district near the Schindler Museum. Order a specialty coffee or fruity matcha and pick a dessert from the counter.

Ghetto Heroes Square

★ 4.5 · 13,845 reviews

Pause at Ghetto Heroes Square, a quiet memorial in Podgórze. Walk among the empty chairs and read the panels that explain what happened here during the war.

Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK

★ 4.5 · 6,480 reviews

Step into MOCAK, Krakow's contemporary art museum in Podgórze. Move through three floors of multimedia and sometimes provocative works inside a bold modern building.

Søtt Cafe & Bakery • Specialty Coffee • Breakfasts

★ 4.8 · 247 reviews

Drop into Søtt Cafe & Bakery, a trendy neighbourhood coffee shop in Podgórze. Order a well-pulled espresso or a hojicha matcha and pair it with a fresh pastry from the bakery.

Zalew Bagry

★ 4.6 · 1,401 reviews

Swim, kayak or sunbathe at a lakeside spot in Kraków. A summer favourite for families and friends who want a day by the water.

MOOD

★ 4.7 · 1,053 reviews

Step into MOOD, a lively climbing centre in Podgórze where boulders, a training area and a wooden spray wall share one roof. Climb, let the kids loose in their own zone, then settle into the cafe for coffee and dessert.

Remains of the Ghetto wall

★ 4.4 · 4,597 reviews

Pause at the Remains of the Ghetto Wall, a rare physical trace of wartime Podgórze. Read the memorial plaque and take a quiet moment before continuing to Ghetto Heroes Square.

WakePoint

★ 4.5 · 605 reviews

Get out on the water at WakePoint, a Podgórze sports park where wakeboarding is open to first-timers and seasoned riders alike. Take a session on the water, try the land-based activities, then unwind with a picnic on site.

St. Joseph's Church

★ 4.8 · 2,448 reviews

Cross the river to St. Joseph's Church, a neo-Gothic landmark towering over Podgórze. Admire the brick facade and copper roofs, step in for a quiet moment, and enjoy the views around it.

Euskadi Restaurant

★ 4.6 · 2,521 reviews

Settle in at Euskadi, a stylish Podgórze restaurant that brings Basque flavours to Kraków. Share a spread of tapas with friends or a partner and enjoy the warm, attentive service.

kawa | Romanowicza

★ 4.6 · 643 reviews

Start the day at kawa | Romanowicza, a specialty cafe in Podgórze with skilled baristas. Sip a filter coffee or bright espresso drink and try the Danish breakfast, outside if the weather allows.

Park im.Wojciecha Bednarskiego w Podgórzu

★ 4.8 · 5,231 reviews

Walk among tall trees in a peaceful park, ideally at sunset when the light turns golden. A quiet, romantic stop in the Podgórze district.

Coffeece

★ 4.7 · 228 reviews

Stop at Coffeece in Podgórze for coffee that locals rate among the city's best. Sip a cortado from a ceramic cup and pair it with a fresh bun or sandwich.

Vamos!

★ 4.7 · 1,290 reviews

Discover Vamos!, a trendy Podgórze tapas spot that wins praise for its plating and flavour. Share small plates like beef tataki and confit miruna over an unhurried evening away from the Old Town crowds.

Mazi

Cross the river to Mazi, a Mediterranean restaurant in Podgórze that feels like a find. Plan a relaxed couple's meal of around 75 minutes, at lunch or into the evening.

Hankki

★ 4.6 · 602 reviews

Discover Hankki, a Michelin-recommended Podgórze restaurant that fuses Japanese and Korean flavours. Order sushi rolls and crisp Korean fried chicken in a comfortable, modern room with attentive service.

Tadeusz Kantor's Centre for Documentation Cricoteka

★ 4.5 · 1,361 reviews

Visit Cricoteka, the Tadeusz Kantor documentation centre in Podgórze. See his paintings, set designs and theatre videos, then relax at the café with a view over the river.

Pizza Fresca | Restauracja Szafrana

★ 4.9 · 228 reviews

Cross to Podgórze for Pizza Fresca, a low-key pizzeria that locals and visitors rate very highly. Pick from the numbered menu and enjoy a quick, tasty pizza in friendly company.

Krakó Slow Wines

★ 4.7 · 816 reviews

Discover Krakó Slow Wines, a laid-back wine bar in Podgórze that few tourists reach. Settle in with a glass and a cheese board in its warm mix of modern and rustic style.