On Arrival.
You have landed in Krakow. Not anticipating any problems you are ready to hit the city centre. Hold on a second though....are your documents in order? What about cash? Do you know how to get into the city? What about finding your way around the old town and its main attractions?
Arriving in any new city can be as daunting as it is exciting. Visa requirements, language, handling a new currency and getting around all contribute to, what many people consider the most difficult part of any trip, the arrival. The moment you hit passport control the adventure begins.
The following information acts as an aid for your arrival in Krakow. These guidelines aim at providing a smooth transition into this exciting city with its wealth of sights just waiting to be enjoyed.
Visiting.
Whether it is a 24 hour stopover or a two week long vacation, it is essential to be informed about the entry requirements of the country you are visiting. There is nothing worse than being turned away because you don't have the...
Settling.
Whether it is because of a new job, the desire for an adventure, studies or perhaps even a love interest -- moving to and settling down in Krakow involves various formalities that need to be attended to. It is advisable to become...
Airport Getaway.
Once you are through passport control and have picked up your luggage, concentration will inevitably shift to getting out of John Paul II International Airport and into Krakow city centre. Fortunately, getting to and from the airport...
City Feeling.
Krakow is a captivating city with a history that draws you into a world of legend and magic. Once the royal capital of Poland, Krakow is the best preserved medieval city in the country. Renaissance, Gothic and medieval...
Spending.
Some people like to make a sport of comparing prices abroad to what they are used to in their home country – especially when it comes to beer! For such thrill seekers, Krakow is undoubtedly a winner with a 0.5l beer costing...
Four Hours.
Perhaps it is just a stopover en route to somewhere else, perhaps it happened by accident or maybe it was even planned that way – but you have four hours, you are in Krakow and you have no idea what to do! Instead of frittering the...
Tourism.
Boasting over five million visitors annually, one cannot deny Krakow's powerful attraction. Brimming with tourists in summer, the city is clearly considered an imperative for everyone who travels to Poland. Founded on...
