Every year in mid-August (dates for 2024 have not been announced yet) stalls are set up around the Small Square or Mały Rynek and local pierogi makers take them over– al competing to be named the best pierogi in Krakow. This is something a lot of people plan their entire trips to Krakow around, and…
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Easter in Krakow: Emaus Festival
There’s so much going on in Krakow at Easter- check out our guide of what to do. But if you’re here on the Monday after Easter- every year in the Salwator neighborhood- the streets are closed off and the party begins! [Important Side Note: This year (2024) the festival will be taking place on the…
Easter in Krakow: Rękawka Festival
If you’re in Krakow around Easter, and wondering what to do- there are so many special events happening at this time- just check out our guide. But if you’re here the Tuesday after Easter Sunday- you better stop by Kopiec Krakus for some medieval fun! What is the Rękawka Festival? The legend says that King…
What to do in Krakow on Easter?
Maybe you thought coming to Krakow over spring break would be a good idea, or maybe you accidentally booked the weekend of the second largest holiday in Poland, and are now panicking about what to do when everything is closed! Well, don’t worry- there is plenty to do in Krakow even if some things have…
Easter in Krakow
Krakow has more than just an easter market! REad on to learn about the traditions before and after Easter Sunday. The trees are starting to bud and crocuses have begun to pop up all over the city- their blooms noting that spring is here- which means Easter is too! The kids have drowned the witch…
Going to a Soccer Game In Krakow: Everything You Need to Know About Krakow’s Football Scene
There are two football teams in Krakow, Wisła and Cracovia. They are more than rivals. If you want to go to a game- you may be able to purchase tickets online- but registration on each website is required and an id number is necessary. When i made my account just now, I used my pesel…
Wyspia By Kinga Nowak: A Temporary Exhibit
Visiting Wyspia on the Wawel Castle Courtyards Questions? Email us at emilysguidetokrakow@gmail.com or DM us at @emilys.guide.to.krakow on Instagram or TikTok If you’re walking through the outer courtyard of Wawel Castle, you may notice a bright spot among the cold, mostly gray, winter skyline. Kinga Nowak‘s newest piece “Wyspia” adds an immense amount of whimsy…
13 Interesting Facts About Easter and Springtime in Krakow, Poland!
Easter is the most important holiday on the Polish calendar, comparable only to Wigilia; usually taking the cake as the most prepped for, and celebrated time. Not only is the day important, but the build up to the Easter Feast is filled with events and activities for months; as well as, the days after. Springtime…
My First Look at the Krakow Christmas Market
The first time I arrived in Krakow, it was December 22nd 2014. Everything would be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; so I figured it would be a good idea to get some sightseeing in right away. I took the tram from my apartment at Krowodrza Górka to the main square and although it was freezing…
140 Things to do in Krakow Poland
This list is outdated. Please research each point a bit further to make sure it still exists. We are working on a new list now. 140 Things to do in Krakow Krakow, or as the British like to call it Cracow, is an amazing city, and there is so much to do here. I’ve taken a lot…
12 Things to Put on Your Krakow Christmas Market List this Year
The Christmas market in the Rynek Główny is set up for the whole of the Christmas season in Krakow and it’s a wonderful place to pick up Christmas gifts, souvenirs and to try some amazing Polish food and drinks! The video above shows you a selection of things to be had at the annual holiday market! Open…
Krakow at Christmas: 73rd Annual Szopki Competition
While we wrote this for the competition in 2017- the National Museum is still holding it’s annual szopki competition each year. The only difference is they now display many of the szopka for over a month before and after Christmas. Check their website each year for the updated program. Every year on the first Thursday…
Polish Traditions: Christmas Time
If you will be in Krakow during or around Christmas time you are in for a real treat. Not only will the Main Market Square be filled with a bustling Christmas Market, complete with Polish Market Food, homemade goodies, and crafts, but the city will also have events for you to enjoy as well! See…
All Saints’ and Souls’ Day in Poland: Halloween in Krakow
Every year on November 1st and 2nd, Polish people celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. This is everything you need to know to participate in All Saints’ Day on your trip to Krakow, Poland.
Herring Night: Śledzik!
Carnaval in Poland (the time just before Lent) is filled with many strange traditions. We already showed you Pączki Day, but now, as lent approaches, it’s time for herring. Herring Night, or Śledzik in Polish, is the last day before Lent begins and Poles fast for 40 days from indulgent things such as alcohol, sweets,…
Fat Thursday (Tlusty Czwartek): 3 Things You Have to Eat
In Poland, instead of celebrating Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras like everyone else in the world, they celebrate Fat Thursday. The holiday is aptly named, as just about everything you are supposed to eat on that day is deep fried, sugary, and delicious! Here are some of our favorite foods to have on Fat Thursday….
Day Trippin: Top 10 Things to do in Zakopane, Poland
We have so many posts about Zakopane right now, we’re thinking about starting an Emily’s Guide dedicated just to the mountain town. But for now we bring you our list of the best things to do in Zakopane. Use this list to build the perfect itinerary. If you’re doing a one-day trip from Krakow you…
Zakopane: Ski Jumping and World’s Largest Ice Maze
Update for the 2017 season in Zakopane: Looks like the ice maze in Zakopane and castle have both been re-built for this year as well! Check out the labyrinth’s Facebook Page for more information on this year’s festivities! Today we headed out to the mountains for the annual Ski Jumping World Cup in Zakopane. Not…
ChanuKrakow: Celebrating Hanukkah at the JCC Krakow
Christmas Markets aren’t the only thing happening in Krakow this time of year- just a short look at part of the ChanuKrAkow celebrations at the Jewish Community Center in Krakow this year! We were lucky enough to be able to attend just part of the ChanuKrakow celebrations this year in the Kazimierz District. Hundreds gathered…
Festivals, Traditions, and Holidays
The best way to find out what is going on in Krakow during your stay is to check in with the Krakow Festival Bureau or grab a copy of the Karnet magazine. (For those of you with an Instagram or Facebook, I suggest following the accounts for both those offices, among others, to get a feel…
Polish Traditions: The Legend of the Lajkonik
You can see the Lajkonik all over the city, it is on the fabric used to cover some bus and tram seats, its on many brochures, used in logos, it is a true symbol of Krakow. The Lajkonik is a man on a hobby-horse, dressed in fanciful clothing, that is said to bring good luck,…
Polish Traditions: Easter Basket and Eggs
If you’re lucky enough to be in Poland for Easter, we suggest joining in some of the traditions, whether you are Catholic or not. Two very unique traditions are the dying of Easter eggs and the blessing of Easter baskets. Go to a local farmer’s market to find all the supplies you will need to…