Krakw is the cultural capital of Poland and has a great food scene. Going out of the city for a day will add even more context to your travels and give you a better idea of local life.
Whether it's a trip to the harrowing grounds of Auschwitz, Nazi Germany's largest concentration camp, or hiking through the Niepoomice forest, these five day trips give travelers a glimpse into Polish culture.
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Why do you want to understand the history of Krakw?
Since the Soviets liberated the camp in 1945, there has been little change.
The sign that says "Arbeit macht frei" still hangs above the entrance gates of the Auschwitz I concentration camp. There was a lie that would have greeted 1.1 million Jews, Poles and Roma before they were murdered here. Poland was home to more than three million Jews before the Nazis invaded the country. Between 180,000 and 240,000 were the number of people by the end of the war.
The heart of the concentration camp can be seen from the exhibitions detailing prisoners' daily life. Multi-language tours are the best way to see both sites because of the added context and stories provided by the guides. There are shuttles that leave every 15 to 60 minutes. Allow at least 90 minutes to cover both camps if you explore alone. There is a bus between the two.
There is a way to get to Auschwitz from Krakw.
You can get to Auschwitz by car in less than 2 hours. If you want to get to the Auschwitz I museum, you can take the buses from the bus station. It takes about an hour and 50 minutes to travel from Krakw to the train station.
It's to get active in the wilderness.
The Niepoomice Forest is home to the largest mammal in the world, the wisent, as well as several other animals.
You have a full day to pack a lunch. Mass graves of locals killed in WWII can be found on the 12 km blue trail.
The forest can be reached from Krakw.
There is a 20 minute walk to the forest from the town square of Bus 301. The towns of Stanisawice, Kaj and Cikowice all have access to the forest via trains.
The sculptures and murals are amazing.
The shafts of the Wieliczka Salt Mine have been open to tourists for over two centuries. You can see salt-mining technology in action and a spectacular underground lake at the mine which is only 14 km from Krakow.
The Unesco world heritage site will keep you busy enough to not do anything else. You can enjoy a coffee in the traditional town square after you quenched your salt-formation thirst.
There is a way to get to Wieliczka from Krakw.
The place is reachable by train and bus. Bus tours to the mine start at 150z and include admission.
It's for the mountains and an authentic Polish holiday.
Zakopane, the best-known mountain resort in Poland, is located at the base of the Tatra mountains and is best known for its crystal-clear lakes. This classic Polish holiday location is bursting with adventurous outdoor activities to occupy you for a day or a weekend, it's easy to compare to the Alps.
Are you able to take a weekend in the summer? You can go further to the Dunajec River Gorge and take a leisurely float on a wooden raft.
There is a way to get to Zakopane from Krakw.
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The 300-plus dwarfs are hidden in the street.
Wrocaw is the fourth largest city in Poland and has a lot to offer. After enjoying a hot wine in the market square, you can take a tour of the architecture. Climb to the top of the Cathedral of St John the Baptist and see the city from a different perspective.
Wrocaw is the birthplace of the Orange Alternative. A nod to the cultural crusade can be found in the form of 300-plus bronze dwarfs. You can get a map from the tourist information point.
Wrocaw can be reached from Krakw.
Wrocaw is located north of Krakw and takes three hours to get to. You can book your tickets online or in person at the Krakw train station. The A4 connects the two cities in a few hours if you have a car.
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