Outdoors

🌳 Parks, Gardens and Walking Areas

❓ Where can you relax surrounded by greenery in the heart of Krakow's Old Town? 💡 Planty Krakowskie. It is a unique green park ring surrounding the Main Market Square and the historic center. A perfect place for a relaxing walk in the shade of trees, offering respite from the city noise.

❓ Where in Krakow is the best place to admire exotic plants? 💡 🌺 Jagiellonian University Botanical Garden. It is the oldest garden of its kind in Poland. It offers picturesque alleys, historic greenhouses, and thousands of plant species, making it an ideal space for peaceful, rejuvenating relaxation in nature.

🌊 Water Relaxation and Water Sports

❓ Where in Krakow can you spend time by the river, combining recreation with good food? 💡 ⚓ Vistula Boulevards and Bernatka Footbridge. This is an extremely popular place for long walks, running, and trips on rollerblades or bicycles along designated paths. Besides the famous Father Bernatek Footbridge, the area is distinguished by numerous restaurants and cafes located on moored ships, offering a unique atmosphere.

❓ Where in Krakow can you do water sports, swim and organize a picnic with a barbecue? 💡 ⛵ Krakow water bodies: Zakrzówek, Bagry and Nowa Huta Reservoir. These are urban oases of summer relaxation. They stand out with well-developed infrastructure:

• Water sports centers: Possibility to rent kayaks, pedal boats, and even yachts and SUP boards.

• Recreational zones: Specially designated, safe places to light a barbecue and organize picnics with friends.

⛰️ Viewpoints and Physical Activity

❓ Where can you admire the best panorama of Krakow in the fresh air? 💡 🔭 Krakow Mounds (including Krakus Mound, Piłsudski Mound, Kościuszko Mound). They are an excellent destination for hiking. After reaching the summit, they reward with spectacular, fabulous views of the whole city, and in favorable weather conditions – even of the Tatra mountain range.

❓ What is the most beautiful cycling route around Krakow? 💡 🚴‍♂️ Vistula Cycling Route. It is a very charming, flat and safe trail running along the embankments of the Vistula River. It allows organizing a wonderful active trip out of town – perfect for a picturesque ride to the historic Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec or towards the green Niepołomice Forests.