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Dragon's Den

Wawel - (Wzgórze Wawelskie)
31-001 Kraków

12 422-51-55 wew. 219 wawel.krakow.pl

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Exploring the Dragon's Den

The Dragon's Den is a must-visit attraction on Wawel Hill, especially if you are here with children!

Although children might be eager to "go see the dragon" first, save this pleasure for later: the entrance to the Dragon's Den is located on the hill, and the exit is on the Vistula Boulevards, near the dragon monument. To return to Wawel, we must climb back up the hill.

Dragon's Den - Tickets

Entry to the Dragon's Den is not free. You can buy tickets online, at the ticket office of the Royal Castle on Wawel Hill (expect queues...), or most conveniently, from a ticket machine - one is located near the entrance to the cave, and the other is near the information center's ticket counters.

Dragon's Den - What Will You See?

The Dragon's Den is a limestone cave consisting of 3 small chambers. The route is short, only 81 meters long.

After descending the narrow, winding stairs of the former castle well shaft, we enter the first chamber - it used to be flooded with water, which the hill's inhabitants used to draw from.

The second and third chambers were used... as rooms for a tavern located above the Vistula River.

Take a look around, peek into the illuminated corners, and admire interesting karst formations: rocky protrusions, crevices, and chimneys.

...and above all, let your imagination run wild: where did the Wawel Dragon sleep? Where was its pantry? Where did it receive guests?

Dragon Statue and Dragon's Den under Wawel Castle

Practical Information for Visiting the Dragon's Den

The entrance to the Dragon's Den is located on Wawel Hill, in the courtyard behind the Thieves' Tower - we enter a small tower in the courtyard.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible - we descend long, winding stairs to the bottom of the cave, using these stairs to overcome the height of Wawel Hill. Foldable or small strollers can be carried (there is no prohibition), but it won't be comfortable... There are wider and more comfortable steps inside the cave itself.
There may be puddles at the bottom of the cave - be careful so that your little one doesn't wet their shoes or accidentally fall into them.
Also, watch your head to avoid hitting it on the rocks.
Some children are afraid of the dark - the cave is quite dark, but to add atmosphere, the lights dim every now and then. It might be worth bringing a flashlight for your child to explore the nooks and crannies of the cave.
You will find a changing table after exiting the Dragon's Den - if you continue a bit further along the Vistula Boulevards towards Jubilat, in the Powiśle 11 information center, as well as in the toilets near the ticket counters on Wawel Hill.