Weekend in Krakow
Discussion
Off to Krakow next weekend (Friday to Monday) and other than a day trip to Auschwitz and the salt mine on the Sunday, we don't really have anything planned. Might yet change that to the Saturday but what else would people suggest?
I don't mind a museum but don't really want to do too much of that kind of thing - quite happy mooching round outside and seeing what is going on, assuming the weather is good.
I don't mind a museum but don't really want to do too much of that kind of thing - quite happy mooching round outside and seeing what is going on, assuming the weather is good.
The Jewish quarter is well worth a visit but I don't recommend the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory , It may be because I went the day after Auchwitz and the Salt mines tours which are both excellent but I found the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory quite poor really.
The castle is very impressive and well worth a visit, we didn't pay for the inside sections but just walking in and around the grounds was worthwhile
The castle is very impressive and well worth a visit, we didn't pay for the inside sections but just walking in and around the grounds was worthwhile
HustleRussell said:
If I could read any of it, I might be tempted 
Trustmeimadoctor said:
Done a shooting range before and it was ‘ok’. Not sure the person I am going with would be too keen either. Jamescrs said:
The Jewish quarter is well worth a visit but I don't recommend the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory , It may be because I went the day after Auchwitz and the Salt mines tours which are both excellent but I found the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory quite poor really.
The castle is very impressive and well worth a visit, we didn't pay for the inside sections but just walking in and around the grounds was worthwhile
Will check them out The castle is very impressive and well worth a visit, we didn't pay for the inside sections but just walking in and around the grounds was worthwhile
I guess it depends on what you like, interest, age etc.
The salt mine is very impressive and will be worth it. Auschwitz is also worth visiting but quite sobering too.
It's nice to walk around the city centre with plenty nice places to eat and drink. At the weekend a few years ago we visited the Singer Bar which had an excellent retro vibe. There was also a nice restaurant on one of the boats docked by the Wistula river (sorry can't remember the name). Jewish quarter is nice too with plenty of nice bars.
Also I've not been but there is a museum under the old town square which is supposed to be worth a visit.
The salt mine is very impressive and will be worth it. Auschwitz is also worth visiting but quite sobering too.
It's nice to walk around the city centre with plenty nice places to eat and drink. At the weekend a few years ago we visited the Singer Bar which had an excellent retro vibe. There was also a nice restaurant on one of the boats docked by the Wistula river (sorry can't remember the name). Jewish quarter is nice too with plenty of nice bars.
Also I've not been but there is a museum under the old town square which is supposed to be worth a visit.
Auschwitz and Birkenau are a must, salt mines we felt were very disappointing as did a group of 3 others we got chatting too on our tour, but whenever they come up in similar threads we appear to be in the minority.
This place is pretty good:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2...
This place is pretty good:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2...
We loved the salt mines, our entertainment aided by the deadpan guide that we had - "what do you think floor is made of here?" er... salt? "Correct!"... and so forth
We went with our running group and did the Zielony Jar parkrun which was a tram ride away and they couldn't have been more welcoming, if that's your thing
We went with our running group and did the Zielony Jar parkrun which was a tram ride away and they couldn't have been more welcoming, if that's your thing
HTP99 said:
Auschwitz and Birkenau are a must, salt mines we felt were very disappointing as did a group of 3 others we got chatting too on our tour, but whenever they come up in similar threads we appear to be in the minority.
This place is pretty good:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2...
I'm amazed you found the salt mines underwhelming!This place is pretty good:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2...
I wouldn't visit the salt mines on the same day as Auschwitz though.
I've been a few times and go along with the recommendation of visiting the Jewish quarter in the evening.
Eszewaria and Alchemia are my favorites although Alchemia seems to be attracting a younger more student crowd these days. Maybe it always did but I was younger myself when I first went?
There are plenty of great drinking places including several cellar bars which have a great atmosphere. I enjoyed the salt mines and Auschwitz-Birkenau are a must. Schindler's factory is pretty much a derelict site rather than a museum. Not the best experience but if you you've seen the film it's quite interesting once you know the history.
Eszewaria and Alchemia are my favorites although Alchemia seems to be attracting a younger more student crowd these days. Maybe it always did but I was younger myself when I first went?
There are plenty of great drinking places including several cellar bars which have a great atmosphere. I enjoyed the salt mines and Auschwitz-Birkenau are a must. Schindler's factory is pretty much a derelict site rather than a museum. Not the best experience but if you you've seen the film it's quite interesting once you know the history.
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