The Wawel Dragon: Kraków’s Most Famous Legend and the Dragon’s Den
The legend of the Wawel Dragon, the "dragon bones" at Wawel Cathedral, the Dragon's Den cave and the fire-breathing statue by the river. A local's...
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Kraków and Małopolska in English: local tips, legends and day trips from people who have been exploring the region since 2012.
Łokietek’s Cave in Ojców: The Spider That Saved a King
The legend of King Łokietek and the spider, how to visit Łokietek's Cave in Ojców National Park, and how to make it a day trip...
Kraków’s Hejnał: Why the Bugle Call from St Mary’s Stops Mid-Note
Every hour a trumpeter plays the hejnał from St Mary's Basilica in Kraków and stops in the middle. The legend behind it, where to listen...
Morskie Oko: How to Get There from Zakopane and Kraków
Morskie Oko is the most beautiful lake in the Polish Tatras. How to get there from Zakopane or Kraków, how long the walk takes, and...
Kraków Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Food and Local Tips
When the Kraków Christmas Market 2026 opens, what to eat and buy on the Main Square, and my tips as a local who goes there...