12 Interesting and Educational Attractions for Kids Around Krakow
Did you know that while exploring the area around Krakow, you can find yourself on a giant glacier or at the foot of a real volcano? Discover the amazing attractions near Krakow. Remember to check the current opening hours before visiting:
1. Tenczyn Castle in Rudno - a fortress on an ancient volcanic cone
Over 300 million years ago, the lands of our country were near the equator. In the area around Krakow and Lower Silesia, volcanoes and cracks in the Earth's crust appeared, from which boiling lava flowed. Located about 36 kilometers west of Krakow, the ruins of Tenczyn Castle in Rudno stand on an ancient volcanic cone.
The rocks around the castle hide extraordinary treasures! In the bubbles of solidifying lava, beautiful crystals sometimes form. Sometimes these are agates - colorful varieties of the mineral chalcedony. Agates can be found in the local fields, but... they are not easy to spot! Although they are beautiful inside, from the outside they look like ordinary stones.
Near the castle is the Agate Museum in Rudno - a place where you can not only see these extraordinary minerals but also participate in finding them - the museum organizes agate hunting workshops!
2. The most beautiful caves around Krakow: Ciemna, Wierzchowska, and Nietoperzowa
About 10,000 years ago, our country was covered in ice! The ice sheet, which today is only at the poles, once reached as far as the Tatra Mountains! Traces of the ice age can be found in the caves near Krakow. In the Nietoperzowa Cave, teeth and bones of animals from the ice age were found, as well as traces of hearths and tools from the Stone Age. During the extraction of bat droppings, 4,000 cave bear fangs were discovered here! You can meet hibernating bats here, although most bats hibernate in the Ciemna Cave.
Wierzchowska Cave
Getting to and Accessing the Cave The cave is located on the route from Krakow to Olkusz. When driving towards Olkusz, in the village of Bi ...
Nietoperzowa (Bat) Cave - Where Bats Hang!
Nietoperzowa Cave is one of the largest caves in the Krak贸w-Cz臋stochowa Upland, located in the village of Jerzmanowice near Ojc贸w. ...
3. Railbikes in Regulice
The Regulice Station (near Alwernia) offers an unusual attraction: railbike rides! You can choose between two routes: 7 km: Regulice - Nieporaz - Regulice and 11.5 km: Regulice - Nieporaz - Alwernia - Regulice, with 4 'bicycle' railbikes (powered by pedaling like a bicycle) and 1 traditional hand-powered railbike. The ride lasts about 1-2 hours (depending on the route).
Regulice: Rail Cart Rides
Family ride on a rail cart in Regulice. Regulice Station (near Alwernia) offers a unique attraction: rail cart rides. ...
4. The Last Train - Czernich贸w G艂贸wny Station
Old steam locomotives, historic trains, carriages, and tracks have something magical about them, something that for years has made generations of children build mini-models for their trains, read and watch stories about locomotives. Could such a passion lead them to collect not wooden but real 'iron and steel' exhibits? Or maybe even build their own train station and lay tracks where there never were any before?
THE LAST TRAIN Czernich贸w G艂贸wny Museum Station
Attractions for Little (and Big!) Train Lovers Old steam engines, historic train sets, carriages, and tracks have something magical ...
5. Wygie艂z贸w
The Nadwi艣la艅ski Ethnographic Park Museum in Wygie艂z贸w is a beautiful open-air museum of folk wooden architecture located at the foot of the ruins of the medieval Lipowiec Castle. Here you can see picturesque peasant farms with gardens and orchards, as well as craft workshops, a church with a bell tower, and a small-town ensemble.
Nadwi艣la艅ski Ethnographic Park - Wygie艂z贸w Open-Air Museum
The Nadwi艣la艅ski Ethnographic Park Museum in Wygie艂z贸w is a beautiful open-air museum of traditional wooden architecture located at the foot of the medieval Lipowiec Castle ruins. Here, you can see picturesque peasant farms with gardens and orchards... ...
6. Beskid Wooden Toy Center
The best toy museum? One where we can play! ...And even literally 'enter the world of toys'. The Beskid Wooden Toy Museum is located in a historic forester's lodge. The exhibition occupies just one room and one chamber in the neighboring toy maker's workshop, yet you can spend a lot of time here... and not get bored!
Stryszawa: Beskid Wooden Toy Center
The Best Toy Museum? One where we can play! ...And even literally "enter the world of toys": Beskid C ...
7. Bike Route and Two Castles Mir贸w and Bobolice
The bike route from 呕arki to the nearby two castles in Mir贸w and Bobolice is one of the most beautiful and easiest parts of the Eagle Nests Trail - perfect for a bike trip with children. The route is less than 8 kilometers and leads to two magnificent Jurassic fortresses: the castle in Mir贸w and Bobolice. Just about 1 kilometer apart, we have two magnificent Jurassic fortresses! It's an extraordinary trip destination! At both castles, there are rocks and vast, scenic meadows ideal for a family rest. In the Bobolice Castle, you can visit the chambers, and there is a museum.
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From 呕arki to the castles of Mir贸w and Bobolice - a beautiful section of the 'Eagles' Nests' bike trail
8. Salt Mine in Bochnia
The Salt Mine in Bochnia is the oldest and deepest salt mine in Poland - and although it is less known and less spectacular than the one in Wieliczka, it is definitely worth seeing. Especially since there are interesting attractions for children: an underground train ride and a boat trip through one of the mine's tunnels. There is also the possibility of staying overnight underground!
Bochnia Salt Mine
Bochnia Salt Mine is the oldest and deepest salt mine in Poland. Depending on the age of young tourists, you can choose suitable tour routes: multimedia, nature, or family tours. ...
9. Chairlift to Mount Che艂m and Zarabie in My艣lenice
My艣lenice - this is where the mountains begin! My艣lenice Zarabie is the perfect place to relax with mountain views, combining rocky beaches on the Raba River with shaded playgrounds, a park, a chairlift, and mountain trails. And all so close to Krakow and with good access by public transport!
Zarabie (recration area) and Che艂m Summit - My艣lenice
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10. Silesian Park: Planetarium and Elka Cable Car
In Chorz贸w, 6 km from Katowice, lies the vast Silesian Park - the largest in Poland and one of the largest in Europe! It's a sprawling green area with kilometers of asphalt paths for cyclists, rollerbladers, and walkers. The park is so large that a chairlift-gondola cable car runs through its length, which is a wonderful attraction! The park has numerous attractions: a Japanese garden, a rose garden, a zoo, a planetarium, the 'Legendia' amusement park, a stadium, and many other attractions. A weekend is definitely not enough to explore the entire park!
Chorz贸w - Silesian Park and Elka Chairlift
Silesian Park - the largest park in Poland and one of the largest in Europe! It offers kilometers of asphalt paths for cyclists, rollerbladers, and pedestrians. Within the park: a zoo, the amusement park "Legendia" ...
11. Tarn贸w's Gargoyles
Wroc艂aw has dwarfs, Krakow has dragons, and Tarn贸w? Tarn贸w has gargoyles! 14 figures are scattered around the streets of Tarn贸w, and tracking them down is a fun game and a walk through the old town of Tarn贸w, known as 'Little Krakow'. The market square in Tarn贸w has its unique charm and is definitely worth a visit.
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Maszkarony Trail in Tarnow - map and coloring pages for children
12. Miniature Park 'World of Dreams' Inwa艂d
There are few places that will interest both a toddler and a teenager! In the World of Dreams Park, there are so many different attractions that everyone, regardless of age, will find something for themselves! The park is a great option for a family trip (also with grandparents!) and for school and preschool groups for an educational outdoor lesson. By purchasing a 'World of Dreams' ticket, we get all-day access to two theme parks - the Fairy Tale Fortress and the Miniature Park, which includes an amusement park. We can move freely between the parks.
Dream World Park Inwa艂d - an interesting attraction for everyone!
There are few places that can interest both a child and a teenager! In the Dream World Park, there are so many different attractions that everyone, regardless of age, will find something for themselves! The park is a great option for a family trip. ...
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