Best Things to Do in Krakow in Winter
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From the classic Park Wodny w Krakowie S.A. and Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Tour, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.2 · 19,710 reviews
Dive into Park Wodny, Krakow's big indoor water park in Mistrzejowice. Ride the slides, splash through the pools, then unwind in the large sauna area.
★ 4.8 · 1,300 reviews
Spend a full day on the Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Tour, leaving Krakow at dawn for the mountains. Ride a quad or snowmobile with an instructor, warm up by a highlander bonfire, then soak in thermal pools.
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★ 4.6 · 3,751 reviews
Warm up at Nowa Prowincja, a funky Old Town cafe a short walk from St. Mary's Basilica. Wait your turn for a cup of thick hot chocolate and a slice of apple pie.
★ 4.7 · 1,771 reviews
Step into Massolit Books & Café, a cosy bookshop-cafe in Krakow's Old Town. Order a hot drink and a light bite, then wander between the two rooms of English and Polish books.
★ 4.6 · 5,516 reviews
Wander into Cytat Café, a bookish hideaway where shelves and greenery set the mood. Order breakfast or a sandwich with a coffee and browse the quotes and decor at your own pace.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 445 reviews
Seek out Senna Bar Kawowy, a small coffee bar in Krowodrza run by a welcoming owner-barista. Taste an Italian-style classic, a filter brew or an off-menu creation made to order.
★ 4.4 · 10,197 reviews
Go below the Main Market Square into the Rynek Underground Museum. Walk among excavated medieval streets and stalls while multimedia displays chart Krakow's development from its early days.
★ 4.6 · 444 reviews
Settle into Café Belmont, a stylish Stare Miasto café that treats matcha as seriously as coffee. Sample a creative matcha drink or a speciality espresso and take your time in the welcoming room.
★ 4.6 · 644 reviews
Duck into Body Espresso Bar, a cosy third-wave coffee spot in Stare Miasto with good music and a friendly barista. Order a flat white, a matcha latte or the floral espresso and enjoy a quick, relaxed break.
★ 4.8 · 2,707 reviews
Pause at Tociekawa Specialty Coffee, a cosy, nicely designed coffee shop in Krakow's Old Town. Order a latte or affogato and share a slice of cheesecake or a blueberry brioche.
★ 4.5 · 1,347 reviews
Drop by Karma Cafe, a vegetarian café and deli in Stare Miasto with house-roasted coffee. Enjoy a well-blended flat white and a filling vegetarian dish at friendly prices.
★ 4.5 · 5,371 reviews
Duck into Camelot Cafe, an Old Town hideout full of vintage character. Settle in for French toast, a flat white or homemade pastries, and enjoy a menu that rewards a second visit.
★ 4.6 · 1,438 reviews
Descend beneath Krakow's Main Square with a guide on the Rynek Underground Museum tour. Walk among excavated medieval streets and artefacts while multimedia displays bring the old market to life over about ninety minutes.
★ 4.8 · 680 reviews
Treat yourself at FINCA COFFEE, a Stare Miasto specialty coffee shop beloved for its cakes. Pair a well-made coffee with a slice of Napoleon or hazelnut cake.
★ 4.6 · 8,891 reviews
Take a seat at Kolanko No 6, where dentists' chairs share the room with Old Town diners. Load a plate from the breakfast buffet or order Polish classics and pancakes.
★ 4.6 · 489 reviews
Pop into EMIGRANT on Starowiślna, a small, cosy specialty coffee shop with a well-chosen bean selection. Order a V60 or cappuccino and add a slice of tiramisu.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 1,189 reviews
Unwind at Somnium Cafe Bar, a cosy spot facing a small park in the Old Town. Sip a specialty coffee or winter tea, sample a dessert and settle into the upstairs cushions.
★ 4.6 · 1,815 reviews
Step into Cheder, one of Stare Miasto's most characterful cafés, where the mood is warm and unhurried. Order the shakshuka with fresh bread and a coffee, and hope a table frees up.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,768 reviews
Slip into Kawiarnia Fornir, a friendly Old Town coffee shop with a quiet courtyard. Order a coffee and a brownie, or something vegan from the menu, and linger outside.
★ 4.5 · 322 reviews
Head out to Public Order, a small, inviting coffee shop in Krowodrza. Enjoy an oat-milk coffee with a labneh plate or fluffy scrambled eggs in a relaxed, casual room.
★ 4.5 · 13,529 reviews
Start the day at Charlotte, the Old Town bakery that opens at 7:00. Tear into a bread basket with spreads and a fried egg, or pick flaky croissants fresh from the oven.
★ 4.1 · 5,596 reviews
Descend into Gospoda Koko, an Old Town tavern with stone-built cellar rooms and a deliberately quirky feel. Order hearty Polish classics like pierogi and chicken, with a jug of beer on the side.
★ 5.0 · 362 reviews
Make time for Dwie Jaskółki, a welcoming Krowodrza café run by its barista-owner. Sip a filter coffee or raf with a slice of homemade Napoleon cake while watching the street through big windows.
★ 4.8 · 182 reviews
Discover EQUIPO, a cycling-themed café in Dębniki that welcomes riders and walkers alike. Order an espresso macchiato, browse the cycling memorabilia and sit out on the covered wooden deck.
★ 4.6 · 5,044 reviews
Begin your morning at Wesoła Cafe, a warm brick-walled coffeehouse in Grzegórzki that opens early. Choose from breakfast plates, bagels or avocado toast, pair them with a well-made coffee, and finish with a housemade cake.
★ 4.8 · 3,069 reviews
Pull up a seat at Poranki, an Old Town breakfast spot serving brunch all day. Share caramelised apple pancakes with orange French toast, or go savoury with avocado and salmon toast.
★ 4.5 · 3,891 reviews
Treat yourself at Kogel Mogel, a stylish Old Town restaurant reimagining Polish classics. Linger over refined dishes such as roast duck in an elegant room that suits a special dinner.
Krakow · 🎭 Entertainment
Park Wodny w Krakowie S.A.
4h
Krakow · ⚽ Sport
Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Tour
10h
Krakow · ☕ Coffeebreak
Nowa Prowincja
25 min
Massolit Books & Café
Cytat Café
Søtt Cafe & Bakery • Specialty Coffee • Breakfasts
20 min
Senna Bar Kawowy
Krakow · 🎨 Museum
Rynek Underground Museum
1h30
Café Belmont | speciality coffee & YUME matcha
45 min
Body Espresso Bar
Tociekawa Specialty Coffee
Karma Cafe | Vegetarian cafe and deli
Krakow · 🥐 Breakfast
Camelot Cafe
1h15
Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour
FINCA COFFEE
Kolanko No 6 Restaurant
EMIGRANT Specialty Coffee – Starowiślna
Knitted Coffee
Somnium Cafe Bar
Cheder
Coffeece
Kawiarnia Fornir
Public Order
Charlotte
Krakow · 🍽️ Food
Gospoda Koko
Dwie Jaskółki - Specialty Coffee
EQUIPO cycling spot
Wesoła Cafe
1h
Poranki - Breakfast, coffee & cake
Kogel Mogel
