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Kraków with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Kraków is fun for families, with dragons, caves and mountains. Here is how to spend a family trip in Kraków — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Wawel dragon
  2. 2Main Square & carriage ride
  3. 3Wieliczka Salt Mine
  4. 4Zakopane cable car

Dragons and squares

Meet the fire-breathing Wawel dragon by the river and ride a horse carriage around the Main Market Square.

Underground adventure

Explore the magical underground chambers and salt chapels of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Mountain fun

Take a Tatra cable car at Zakopane for big views and, in winter, the snow.

Kraków with kids — FAQ

Is Kraków good for kids?
Yes — the Wawel dragon, horse-carriage rides on the Main Square, the underground salt mine and the Tatra cable cars at Zakopane make Kraków a fun, affordable family destination.
What are the best things to do in Kraków with children?
Top family picks are the Wawel dragon, a Main Square carriage ride, the Wieliczka Salt Mine and a Zakopane cable-car trip. Auschwitz is best suited to older teens.
Is Kraków easy to visit with kids?
Yes — the compact, flat Old Town is stroller-friendly and pedestrianised, with plenty of parks, ice cream and family-friendly sights.