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Larsito	Jan 16, 07, 13:45 / #
I have visited several cities in Poland now (Poznan, Kalisz, Wroclaw, Katowice), but on top of my list is still Kraków. The only problem for me is that everywhere I look on the internet, I read all the critics that Kraków has become to touristic. I understand I will also be a tourist there, but there is a difference in being a tourist, and acting as a tourist (no offence for all the drunk-loud screaming-expecting all polish people will serve you the way you demand-tourists). So therefor I want to ask everyone who is familiar with Kraków: what is the best time to go there, to avoid real crowded tourism? I was thinking of going there in March. And besides the tourist atractions I can find in every touristbook, what is the must do / must see thing to do in Kraków?

FISZThreads: 31 Posts: 2,607 Joined: Jun 14, 06	Jan 16, 07, 13:47 / #
I would think the colder months. I was there in Feb and there wasn't many people around...but, it gets pretty cold there that time of yr

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 16, 07, 14:00 / #
apa Quoting: Larsito, Post #1 what is the must do / must see thing to do in Kraków? get a taxi driver to take you to Schindlers factory, not many people go there its worth a visit though and the taxi fares are cheap, we got him to wait and then take us the Kazmire district and it was only about 5 pounds.. Im back to Krakow in a couple of weeks and hopefully there will be a bit of life there but no so manys stag parties..

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Jan 16, 07, 14:01 / #
March and April is quite ok. not so many tourists, but still a lot of students... What you must to do: - when it's warm, eat home made ice creams, which are sold on Starowiślna street, everybody knows it, people queue even an hour to get them.. - when it's cold: drink hot wine "grzaniec" or hot beer (I know it sounds strange but its good) - go to Jewish district, and go to Alchemia (pub, very famous one) and then eat polish fast food: "zapiekanka ze szcypiorkiem" - see dragon - go to Pauza on Floriańska street (bar) and drink cherry vodka and grapefruit juice (wiśniówka z sokiem grejpfrutowym)

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Jan 16, 07, 14:08 / #
Larsito, what kind of music do you like? if you tell me I could recommend you a place

BubbaWooThreads: 46 Posts: 4,438 Joined: Sep 26, 06	Jan 16, 07, 14:14 / #
my friend, Big John, runs a cycle tour of Krakow that takes you beyond the tourist track... Schindler's factory is on the tour... as are many other places you probably would get to see normally... ... he runs his tour from opposite the castle but you can book thru most hostels... especialy nathan's...

Larsito	Jan 16, 07, 14:23 / #
My oh my, what a lot of reactions! As I understand I'll just have to go for sure to the Schindler's Factory. This will be on my list then! Kaka --> I prefer a slow start in a nice bar and then later a place with popular dance music (rock is also possible). BubbaWoo --> Cycling sounds good, but I'm afraid it will be to cold to do this! If I will go in March, and it will be freezing, no way I will go for cycling then. But for sure in summer this is the best way to tour trough a city.

BubbaWooThreads: 46 Posts: 4,438 Joined: Sep 26, 06	Jan 16, 07, 14:28 / #
yeah... probably better in late spring onwards... kazimiersz is probably a good place to start off for a slow start in a nice bar... then wander up into town as the evening heads on... although i did hear there was a good rock venue down in kaz...

Larsito	Jan 16, 07, 14:37 / #
I've heared indeed good stories of kazimiersz. So I'm also looking to get an apartment there. I asume this will not be a problem, since it is low season. Thank you for information!

BubbaWooThreads: 46 Posts: 4,438 Joined: Sep 26, 06	Jan 16, 07, 14:47 / #
this is not a bad site to look at if you are not familiar with it cracow-life.com/krakow/where_to_sleep/hotels.php

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Jan 17, 07, 03:40 / #
i recommend you any pub in Kazimierz (jewish district) or Pauza or Piękny pies for a start..and then or Jazz Rock (only rock music but also polish) or Prozak (house) or Łubu Dubu (70ties, 80ties, 90ties) - the good thing with Łubu dubu is that it is in a building where are 4 other clubs, so if you dont like over there you dont have to walk a long time Anyway, if you come and need any tips or a guide, let me know...

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 16:42 / #
kaka, I was over in Krakow in July last year and it was mad busy, Im back again in a few weeks time, are the bars and clubs still quite busy??

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Jan 17, 07, 16:51 / #
as far as I know July and August is not as busy as rest of months cuz there are no students, but meybe this year was different (?!), I dont know, I was not in Krakow then. anyway, taxidrives always complain about summer vacation, that it s not busy at all... right now is busy, especially on weekends... the problem is that you are comeing on exam's time. so probably it will be a bit less busy. but still I think you will have fun

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 16:54 / #
okay, Im there tue - sat and will be celebrating my birthday so its party time even if the bars are quiet

FISZThreads: 31 Posts: 2,607 Joined: Jun 14, 06	Jan 17, 07, 16:56 / #
I hope you have a Bappy Birthday A!! I'm sure you'll have fun no matter what.

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Jan 17, 07, 16:57 / #
thursday and friday should be OK. Besides there are places which are always busy

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 16:58 / #
Mr F I most certainly will, so looking forward to it, had such a good time last time in Poland I cant wait to go back again...

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 16:58 / #
I want somewhere nice to go on the Thursday night, a decent club where people get quite dressed up...no jeans!!

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Jan 17, 07, 16:58 / #
on thursday we have so called students thursdays... very often party on thursdays are much more better then on weekends

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:00 / #
kaka, I live in Manchester - lots of students and I pay that little bit extra to avoid them...lol....

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:00 / #
dressed up, no jeans - with this can be a problem.. what do u exactly mean??

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:01 / #
you cant avoid students in Krakow.... Krakow is a student city.

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:02 / #
Im a little bit older than the whole student population put together in Krakow, whilst I wear jeans in the day, I like to get dressed up when I go out.

FISZThreads: 31 Posts: 2,607 Joined: Jun 14, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:02 / #
I think she means where people dress up nicely...some clubs don't allow jeans and sneakers but, I've never run into a club in PL that had a dress code. A I'm sure wherever you go some people will be wearing jeans and the majority will be dressed up a bit.

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:03 / #
Quoting: kaka, Post #22 you cant avoid students in Krakow.... Krakow is a student city. Evidently I did in the summer..:P Will be going for a meal at a nice Italian first in the jewish district, then see where the mood takes me, since its my b/day I have the say so in these matters...

FISZThreads: 31 Posts: 2,607 Joined: Jun 14, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:05 / #
Quoting: Amathyst, Post #25 since its my b/day I have the say so in these matters... uh huh....even if it wasn't I'm sure you do anyway

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:05 / #
Its just a strapless corcet typ dress, its dressy but still pretty funky and sexy and yes it looks damn good on!

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 17, 07, 17:06 / #
Quoting: FISZ, Post #26 uh huh....even if it wasn't I'm sure you do anyway lol, yes

kakaThreads: 1 Posts: 151 Joined: Dec 28, 06	Edited by: kaka Jan 17, 07, 17:13 / #
in the summer, meybe, it is possible... if you want avoid students Jewish district is a very good choice.. If students go there they dont act as students (if you know what I mean). and as for the club, try stalowe magnolie... http://www.stalowemagnolie.com consider as an expensive one but also quite good, and not so many people in jeans

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,967 Joined: Nov 10, 06	Jan 18, 07, 10:13 / #
its looks pretty good and they may have jazz playing which is a bonus....thanks kaka, i'll buy you a beer when Im over!

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