Side quests
Day trips from Kraków
2 easy escapes, most by public transport.
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Kraków is the base for two important day trips. Times are approximate; check the timetable or tour for your date.
Side quest 1
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapels and statues carved from salt, 135 metres underground. The Tourist Route costs PLN 169 with a guide in July–August (2026, check).
- How to get there
- Train or bus from the centre, or a tour
- Travel time
- Half day
Side quest 2
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The Memorial and Museum at the former German Nazi camp. Entry is free, but you must reserve a named pass at visit.auschwitz.org.
- How to get there
- Bus or train to Oświęcim, or an organised tour
- Travel time
- Full day
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