Krakow Events

The Three Mound’s Run is an amazing sport initiative in Krakow, which connects not only sport lovers and runners, but also those who want to test their abilities or simply enjoy their day in the fresh air. Three Mound’s Run 2021 The 2021 edition of the Run will take place

Tour de Pologne is one of the most prestigious international sport events in Poland. This  road bicycle racing stage race has already become a national tradition, which gathers best cyclists and sport fans from around the world every year. There are usually seven or eight stages and the whole route

Comber is an old Krakow traditional event taking place on the Fat Thursday. It was a fun procession organized by street vendors, mostly women. They were walking from Piaski to Main Market Square, wearing some fun costumes and accompanied by musicians. They were also pulling a puppet made of straw

“Mister of Krakow” is the title that was awarded to the winning building in the competition for the most beautiful and functionally built house.The competition was organised by the editors of the “Echo Krakowa” newspaper in the years 1964-1981. The aim of the competition was to encourage the construction of

In connection with coronavirus spread in Poland, further restrictions has been introduced around the country. On the 31 th of March, Polish government announced new mandatory regulations in order to mitigate the virus. The restrictions apply to every person staying in the country right now and they will remain in

Enthronement of the Fowler King is one of the oldest traditions of Krakow – it probably first came to life about 600 years ago! The Fowler King is a title with an unusual pedigree. Its roots date back to the 13th century, when Krakow was surrounded by fortified city walls. It was

Lajkonik is the most popular symbol of Krakow and the Lajkonik Procession is the most colourful local tradition. It takes place every year, eight days after Corpus Christi. This tradition dates back to the mid-18th century, but the Lajkonik Procession actually brings back the 13th-century story of a successful defeat of

The liquidation of Krakow ghetto took place on 13th and 14th of March 1943. It was a tragic day not only for the Jewish community of Krakow, but also to the entire city. This event had marked the definitive end of the time when Poles and Jews were living alongside

St. John’s Fair is a few days of outdoor events maintained in a historical setting. In June, a few days before Feast of St. John the Baptist (in Polish noc świętojańska, noc Kupały) the most authentic medieval town is built on the riverbank just at the foot of Wawel Hill.

The festivals-packed and eventful summer in Krakow kicks off with a real musical feast – Wianki. For several years now, around the first day of summer, thousands of people has been gathering on the riverbanks of Vistula to participate in concerts of great Polish and international artists. As Wianki is one of the