Kazimierz
Otherwise known as the Jewish Quarter, we repeatedly went to Kazimierz. It was filled with food markets, coffeeshops, bookshops, bars, and more. Krakow is a very cheap city – we had cocktails for less than £3 in Kazimierz! It was also great to walk around the area and take in some of its history.
Judah Food Market
This is located in Kazimierz but deserves its own bullet point. Judah Food Market has several trucks serving a wide range of food – from zapiekanki to jacket potatoes, there's something to suit everyone’s tastes. I had my dream burger (peanut butter and chilli jam) whilst my friends had pierogi (filled dumplings). A few days later, we bought chimney cakes. These were made from a soft, sweet dough and covered with sugar on the outside. I had mine filled with Nutella, ice-cream, and brownie pieces… delicious!
Baseny na Zakrzowku
Visiting this outdoor pool was the highlight of our holiday. Baseny na Zakrzowku is newly opened, which meant that it was completely free to visit. It was only a 20-minute tram ride out of the city and consists of multiple swimming pools, each with a different depth, and a huge lake. We spent all day diving, bombing, and floating around in the gorgeous, clear water. There’s also rocks that you can jump off into the lake, which was a lot of fun. If we had been in Krakow longer than five days, we would have definitely returned to Baseny na Zakrzowku.
Wielicka Salt Mine
On our last day in Krakow, we visited Wielicka Salt Mine. After descending 135m, we were given a tour around the mine, which included underground chambers, saltine lakes, and statues made of salt. One of these chambers included the Chapel of St Kinga, which displayed chandeliers made of crystal salt. The tour guide encouraged us to lick the walls of the mine, as they tasted like salt!
Honourable mentions for our time in Krakow include: exploring the Old Town, walking along the Vistula river to the funfair, and dragon-hunting in the Wawel Castle grounds. Krakow is a fabulous city - it's cheap, easy to get around, and friendly. I’d recommend it to anyone!