Things to Do in Krakow in Winter, Krakow, Poland

With so much to see and do in Krakow in the winter, Jonathan and I fell very quickly in love with this city. It was one of those cities that, if it had a better climate and was closer to the ocean, we would have moved there in a heartbeat.

The city of Krakow offers beautiful architecture, incredible food, and fun to explore – everything we love. But, although we won’t be moving there or anywhere else any time soon, we both very much look forward to visiting other regions in Poland.

Head to the Old Town Main Square and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic city centre. The Old Town of Krakow is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobbled streets, fairytale architecture, fun bars, and pretty cafes.

The Old Town Main Square is one of Europe’s largest medieval market squares and the perfect place to wander and people-watch the day away.

We visited Krakow in December. I had always wanted to visit Poland’s renowned Christmas markets and sip mulled wine. We had given ourselves a whole week to explore Krakow, and during the week, it was fabulous to roam the stalls and sample the local foods. At the weekend, though, the market was seriously jampacked with tourists and Christmas shoppers. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).