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A day from Kraków

Day trips from Kraków

The Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial, the Wieliczka salt mine, the mountain town of Zakopane and other Polish cities: day trips from Kraków, from half an hour to a full day.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

The essentials

  • Auschwitz
    Poland

    Auschwitz

    The former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, now a Museum and Memorial and a World Heritage Site. A necessary and harrowing visit; tickets must be booked in advance.

    What to see in Auschwitz
  • Wieliczka
    Poland

    Wieliczka

    A centuries-old salt mine with tunnels, underground lakes and chapels carved out of salt, half an hour from Kraków.

    What to see in Wieliczka
  • Zakopane
    Poland

    Zakopane

    The capital of the Tatra Mountains, with wooden houses, cable cars and mountain trails, about two hours away.

    What to see in Zakopane

For a long day

  • Warsaw
    Poland

    Warsaw

    The capital, with its old town rebuilt after the war, a World Heritage Site, about two and a half hours away by fast train.

    What to see in Warsaw
  • Wrocław
    Poland

    Wrocław

    A huge market square, islands on the Oder and hundreds of little bronze dwarfs scattered around the city.

    What to see in Wrocław
  • High Tatras
    Slovakia

    High Tatras

    Across the border, the highest peaks of the Carpathians, with glacial lakes and mountain trails.

    What to see in High Tatras

Frequently asked questions

What day trips can you take from Kraków?

Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka salt mine, the most visited; Zakopane and the Tatras, about two hours away; and Warsaw or Wrocław for a long day.

Do you need to book Auschwitz?

Yes, entry is by reservation and it is best to book well ahead, especially in high season. A guided visit helps you understand the place.

Can you see Auschwitz and Wieliczka on the same day?

Yes, many organised tours combine them, though it makes for a long and intense day.

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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.

Cover photo: Jonashtand (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.