Krakow, Poland is a growing tourist hotspot and is visited by more and more people every year as they discover the wealth of things that this mid-sized city has to offer. If you plan a week-long trip to Krakow, you owe it to yourself to plan a day or two of day trips out of the city, as there are plenty of interesting things to see close by too. These three destinations are our top picks.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine, a 13th-century salt mine which has now been prepared for visits, is one of the most stunning sites in all of Poland. Highlights of Wieliczka include a chapel that has been carved into the stone and salt underground and a health spa where you can get all kinds of natural treatments.
Tatra Mountains
To the south of Krakow on the border with Slovakia are the Tatra Mountains, the country’s highest peaks and a perfect place to explore nature. Here, you’ll find hiking, charming small mountain towns, and some of the most beautiful sights of the Polish countryside that you can imagine.
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Only a two and a half hour train ride separates you from the Czech city of Ostrava if you’re in Krakow, making it a perfect opportunity to check out another country. A charming old town and centuries-old cathedrals await you in this gorgeous small city located at the confluence of four rivers.
