Po polsku: strona główna Niezwykłej Małopolski
Hi, I’m Łukasz! Niezwykła Małopolska means „Extraordinary Lesser Poland”. Since 2012 I have been exploring Kraków and the region around it: castles and ruins, mountain trails, caves, legends and small towns most visitors never see. Most of my site is in Polish, but here you will find my guides in English.
All my English guides
Kraków
Kraków Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Food and Local Tips
Dates, what to eat and buy, the famous nativity scenes and my tips.
Dates, what to eat and buy, the famous nativity scenes and my tips.
Kraków’s Hejnał: Why the Bugle Call Stops Mid-Note
The trumpeter legend, the two towers and where to listen.
The trumpeter legend, the two towers and where to listen.
Legends
The Wawel Dragon and the Dragon’s Den
Kraków’s most famous legend, the „dragon bones” and the fire-breathing statue.
Kraków’s most famous legend, the „dragon bones” and the fire-breathing statue.
Day trips from Kraków
Łokietek’s Cave in Ojców: The Spider That Saved a King
A legend, a cave and a green valley 25 km from Kraków.
A legend, a cave and a green valley 25 km from Kraków.
Mountains
Morskie Oko: How to Get There from Zakopane and Kraków
The most beautiful lake in the Tatras, the walk, tickets and my tip.
The most beautiful lake in the Tatras, the walk, tickets and my tip.
You can also see all English posts in one list: English category.
About me and how I work
Niezwykła Małopolska is my hobby project, not a travel agency. I write about places I know, and I use my own photos wherever I can. When a photo comes from someone else, I name the author or source.
- Prices and opening hours change. I mark the month I last checked them, but please confirm before you go.
- Some texts and videos are made with the help of AI tools (for example translation, captions and voice-over), and I check every one of them before it goes online.
- Affiliate links: some pages may include links to tours or tickets. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I never put such links on pages about places of remembrance.
Found a mistake or have a question? Write to me at niezwyklamalopolska@gmail.com. I read every message.
Łukasz, Niezwykła Małopolska