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10 ideas how to make the winter holidays in Krakow more attractive for children

The winter holidays are getting closer and closer and, as we all know, kids don't like to be bored. Fortunately, this is well known to the management of the city of Krakow! If you do not have the opportunity to go with your child on a longer trip during the winter holidays, you have nothing to lose. Winter holidays in Krakow can also be the fulfillment of all kinds of dreams and interesting attractions for your kids. We present ten suggestions on how to spend the winter holidays in Krakow.

Krakow active in winter

Skates on!
Outdoor ice rinks and the only curling lane in Małopolska in an underground parking lot - these are the attractions that Tauron Arena Krakow offers for the winter of 2021. Already on Friday, December 3 will be launched a fair, during which local producers will offer Christmas products.
An outdoor ice rink has been built right next to the arena from the side of Polish Aviators Park and will be open daily from 9 am to 9 pm from December 3, 2021, until the end of February. There will also be toilets, a changing room for changing shoes with lockers, and equipment rental, also for the youngest.

What to do in Krakow in February

Krakow is a year-round city. Everything is open, but not crowded, so it is worth taking advantage of the time when there are fewer tourists to discover the charm of a more intimate Krakow and feel its unique atmosphere walking along the empty streets of the old city.

What to do in Krakow in January

Krakow offers a lot of attractions available also in winter. Depending on your preferences, you can plan a very active day full of new experiences or take care of a quiet time full of rest and relaxation. The city is undoubtedly a very climatic place, so it is worth exploring its charms also in winter days. You can not go indifferently by the Christmas Market, which takes place on the Main Square.

Krakow Christmas Market 2021

Winter visitors will be pleased to know that Krakow is already preparing for its Christmas traditions. As always, one of the key attractions is the Krakow Christmas Market, which occupies most of the Market Square. The big Christmas Market is usually erected in early December and lasts even a little into January, although undoubtedly the best atmosphere is there in the week before Christmas.

Krakow winter city break

If you like short getaways and are looking for an urban vibe with a balanced mix of culture, nightlife and charming surroundings, Krakow is the perfect example. Although some traces of the city's history are well-preserved here, the former capital of Poland is also the site of a thriving present.

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