check_circle Slopes
check_circle Asphalt roads
check_circle Stroller-friendly
check_circle Small cyclist paths
check_circle Mainly in the shade
check_circle Attractions for children
check_circle Restaurant or bar nearby
check_circle Convenient parking
check_circle Accessible by public transport
check_circle Paths adapted for children with disabilities
check_circle Toilet available
Las Wolski is the largest green area in Krakow! It's worth visiting in any season: for a walk, a bike ride, and in winter, for sledding! Las Wolski offers kilometers of paths and trails, peaceful meadows perfect for family picnics, as well as historical sites, local and exotic wildlife, a pinch of history, education, and fun, and a beautiful viewpoint.
How to get to Las Wolski by public transportation?
If you choose public transportation, you can start and finish your walk at different places and avoid paying for parking. Public buses are a convenient way to get to Las Wolski, especially on weekends when long queues form at the parking lot. The main public transportation stops and bus lines near Las Wolski are:
- At the Baba Jaga stop, right next to the Zoo, you can take bus line 134 with a bike rack - this way, you can avoid going uphill, and from the Zoo, you have immediate access to easy asphalt paths, for example, for a walk with a stroller.
- By taking bus line 152 passing through Czy偶yny and the center of Krakow, you can reach the Panie艅skie Ska艂y stop or Che艂m, from where you can take off-road paths to the Panie艅skie Ska艂y Reserve or to Pi艂sudski Mound.
- The entrance to Las Wolski is also located on the side of Bielany and the Bielany Klasztor stop (n偶). Buses from Cracovia Stadium and Salwator stop here - from Bielany, a wide, asphalt path leads near the Kamedu艂贸w Monastery, the Zoo, and Pi艂sudski Mound, the route is uphill the entire time.
Las Wolski - parking lots
On weekdays, the parking lot in the "heart" of the forest, near the Zoo, is open (paid entrance). On weekends, the parking lot near the Zoo is closed. You need to leave your car below, at the 艁ysa G贸ra parking lot (ul. Kuku艂cza, paid parking). From there, you will have about a 20-minute walk uphill to the Zoo.
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Route in Wolski Forest from the parking lot to the Zoo
You can also find a large parking lot below the Kamedu艂贸w Monastery - Na Bielanach parking lot on ul. Ksi臋cia J贸zefa, as well as in the vicinity of the Astronomical Observatory of the Jagiellonian University (corner of ul. Orlej and aleja Astronom贸w). There is also a small parking bay at Prze艂臋cz Przegorzalska (ul. Jod艂owa).
Las Wolski - attractions
Las Wolski is a place of contrasts: rugged, wild, and remote paths where even on a sunny weekend, it can be quiet and empty, as well as urban attractions! That's why Las Wolski is a popular place for Krakowians (and others) to enjoy family leisure time.
1. Zoo
This is probably the most important point on the map of Las Wolski - especially for the youngest visitors! Children's favorites are penguins, which have a spacious, glass aquarium in the Krakow Zoo - even the little ones can watch with fascination as these extraordinary birds dive!
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2. SYMBIOZA Center
Located near the Zoo, at Aleja 呕ubr贸w, the Symbioza Educational Center offers nature workshops for children. Next to the center, there is the MECH Caffe, where you can enjoy delicious coffee in the shade of trees or have ice cream. There is also a shaded playground for children near the center.
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3. Pi艂sudski Mound
This is a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the surroundings (e.g., Balice Airport) and the mountains - on a clear day, you can see the Tatra Mountains and Babia G贸ra. The meadows near the mound are also an excellent place for a family picnic and a walk in the forest.
Pi艂sudski Mound in Wolski Forest
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Let's not forget about the relics of the Krakow Fortress - you can find them near the walking paths, for example, in the area of Polana Harcerska
...and above all: admiring the beauty of nature!!!
Las Wolski - meadows for picnics
Las Wolski has numerous picturesque meadows - perfect places for relaxation and picnics (and sledding in winter!). Many of them have gazebos (e.g., Wobra Meadow next to the zoo, Biela艅ska Meadow, Malczewski Meadow, Sowi艅ce Meadow). Remember that if you want to make a bonfire in Las Wolski, you need to report it and obtain permission from the City Greenery Board.
Sowi艅ce Meadow near Pi艂sudski Mound
This is the largest meadow in Las Wolski! You can also find a small playground and covered gazebos here.
Biela艅ska Meadow
This is a vast meadow near the Kamedu艂贸w Monastery. You can find benches and picnic shelters here, making it an ideal place for a family rest. The area around the monastery also hosts religious festivities, and often stalls are set up on the meadow.
Las Wolski - playgrounds
The forest itself is one big natural playground! You can climb rocks, balance on fallen trees - everyone will find something for themselves! However, for more organized play and relaxation areas, head to Pi艂sudski Mound:
We also highly recommend the newly opened MECH CAFE in the Symbioza Educational Center - supposedly the best coffee in the forest, as well as artisan ice cream and pastries. There is a shaded playground for children near the center:
Las Wolski - wheelchair-friendly paths
Las Wolski has over 30 km of marked trails and many wild paths. Keep in mind that most of them are forest paths, sometimes quite steep. If you are visiting with a stroller, it's good to know which paths are suitable for wheels:
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Las Wolski - the most beautiful trails
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Getting to know the birds
Las Wolski is a meeting place for wildlife and various bird species. In spring, look for woodpecker nests - you can easily find them because you can hear the continuous chirping coming from them. These are the noisy baby birds demanding food! The poor parents work hard to feed their hungry offspring! There are plenty of woodpeckers in Las Wolski, but you can also encounter buntings, bullfinches, and other birds - it's worth bringing binoculars.
Publish Date: 2021-07-08
Last Updated: 2023-06-03
More in the Region Krak贸w (Cracow)
Total Length 125 km
