Visit Krakow - 10 Things That Will SHOCK You About Krakow, Poland

[@joshbrooks3904]

The thing I remember most is how clean the streets are, and how 'open' and friendly the city feels

[@Lacnez]

One of the oldest universities in Europe is there

[@helenegan1079]

Kopernik went to university in Krakow!

[@dingrena]

Helen Egan ...the Jagellonian University.

[@frankiewally1891]

so what,it is 400th on the list of best world universities?!

[@pauls5981]

I was there in 2016 and fell in love with the city people r friendly and food and drink is sooo good be going again in June again

[@wiktoriarychlicka7500]

I live here from my bearth and this place will never be boring for me . Its so magical ❤️

[@miawallace1321]

Love this city! A kind shop owner in Krakow gave us a discount after it turned out we're from Hungary :) (And my name (Kinga) is both used in Hungary and Poland, so they liked me even more haha)

[@kookymunster75]

You have the same name as the patron saint of salt miners, Saint Kinga. She was a Hungarian princess who married a Polish prince. The legend of her engagement ring is quite fascinating!

[@miawallace1321]

Yes, I know! I visited that salt mine too! :)

[@ijontichy994]

@miawallace Well, I don't sell anything so I can't give you discount, but I would gladly buy you a drink. As many Poles I believe any Hungarian is my friend from day one - until he/she proves otherwise :) especially one that likes Pulp Fiction.

[@janantoni3604]

To any Hungarians who will vist Poland ; Just mention that you are Hungarian and you are allready will be treated as a friend. Poles really love Hungarians.

[@TheImperfectHarmony]

When you're Polish... Kraków is expencive. :')

[@alexgonzalezra]

I'm from Spain, we have a normal salary here (not too high as Sweden, Germany, UK.., but neither too low as Rumania, Ukraine, Russia...) and Krakow is so cheap for us. I was there last year, and I'm gonna back at the end of july again. Beautiful place.

[@keisa7066]

Let's just add that 1 euro equals ~ 4.2 złote so as most tourists use euro every day, they can get plenty of things for almost free for them. Meanwhile for us, polish people, things are crazy expensive :')

[@sewcio1154]

@@alexgonzalezra one beer in a center of cracow costs 8-9PLN, and a minimum salary is for now 12~PLN/h netto

[@mateuszklimczewski1881]

Yeah, we earn shit money :') I've just been to Kraków and it was terribly expensive.

[@piotrbiaon3617]

Wtf? Cracow isn’t too expensive, even if your polish, if you can eat a proper meal in the main square for 30-40zl, I guess it’s a very good deal

[@mirekpilsudski]

I was born in Krakow in Poland, im living in USA right now, and i miss home so much. Krakow is awesome place and i try convince all my American friends to go and see Poland this summer. Thank you for your videos which is showing how really Poland look like, none of this fake drama what CNN etc. showing. We are really friendly people and as long you respect out traditions we love all tourists.

[@fatimamovement]

Mirosław Głowkowski you should go back before this American Hellhole destroys you.

[@dorotaw.p9796]

Pozdrawiam z Krakowa :) Jestem rodowitą krakowianką ,kocham moje miasto i nie umiałabym żyć po za nim.Tu jest moje miejsce na Ziemi :)

[@sammie42]

I am visiting this year! I have a question: What is the proper way to pronounce the name of Krakow? I hear a few different versions from travel videos (KrakOW or KrakOF). Any help would be much appreciated!

[@mirekpilsudski]

@@sammie42 for an English speaker it would be like Krak-oov

[@mirekpilsudski]

@@susieasado6675 What serious social issues is Poland dealing with that Western media hasn't blown completely out of proportion or that cant be found in other countries (which western media always ignores or downplays)?

[@alkoyyy]

I was hoping you were going to mention the salt mines, they're absolutely crazy :) We were in Krakow just last year

[@woltersworld]

+Matthias Schmitt it's super cool

[@joelouiszimmerman4323]

Great video Mark! We were there last October and watched some of your videos about Poland to give us an idea what to expect. Thanks for helping us with enjoying Krakow!

[@helenegan1079]

For those who loved Krakow should visit Torun its my favourite city in Poland. A bit out the way but worth seeing.

[@upgrades23hike]

I'm Just back from Krakow. It's a beautiful city.

[@scottrastyles2592]

I live like 30 minutes from Cracow, and I think I appreciate it enough. Thanks for making this video to remind me, how great this city is.

[@cypruscyprus1668]

Hi. I am planning to visit Krakow and Warsaw from 23 February to 3rd March. Do you think it's a good period ? I don't mind the cold and if it's cloudy but, does it rain a lot during that period ? Thanks.

[@scottrastyles2592]

Cyprus Cyprus hey there, I think you might catch past-winter season, so just lots of mud and unhappiness all around, not the prime time to visit Poland in. And it's hard to tell if it's going to rain, on your place I would have waited a bit for when spring is in the full swing

[@cypruscyprus1668]

Ok. I was so looking forward to this visit but I'll follow your advice. Thanks.

[@penshaw2]

Such a beautiful city and so much to do and see. My three biggest shocks on my first visit were 1) Just how incredibly massive the Birkenau site was 2) Just how utterly incredible and massive the Wieliczka Salk Mine was - a must see 3) Just how beautiful the zoo was on the hill outside the city centre - it was like gardens and zoo rolled into one.

[@woltersworld]

+penshaw2 true on all counts.

[@BoneZone]

One shock that might be new in 2022, they seem to prefer that you pay card instead of cash. If you use cash they really want exact change. Oh and sometimes you have to pay to use the water closet, or bathrooms.

[@pedrobraz8649]

Mark Wolters is a man with lots os value! he helps us (poor ignorant turists) Knowig when to came, were to came an the history and sights of the places we visit. Great Mark Wolters (and Jocelin) and thamks for the help.

[@estellehamman5310]

Thank so much. Was browsing for Schindlers list movie, saw your video and decided to watch. Interesting facts you highlighted. Hope my husband and can visit Krakow one day.

[@MrVikingsandra]

Aaaaw, you take me back. My grandma lives there and I used to travel there every year when I was a kid. The city is gorgeous! I remember Cracow during communism and it's shocking to see how much it has changed (for the better). Awesome video, thank you :)

[@woltersworld]

THank you!

[@lanilee1056]

Love your videos! They bring back great memories - also great ideas of places to visit in the future. I loved Krakow and was originally on the fence about visiting Auschwitz, but I’m so glad I did. I did the the 3 hour tour, and my guide was so good I wish I would’ve done the full day one! It’s extremely informative and educational - and 3 hours didn’t cover even a fraction of the space there. Highly recommend! On another note - loved the bison grass vodka in Poland 🤓 PS - I also would like to see a Gdańsk video!

[@notarealpersonF]

I would like to add that the museums and the (relatively) nearby mountain range are also worth seeing while your there, however, aside from that I couldn't have summed it up better. Good job man.

[@agasays]

I love your videos and especially appreciate this one since I'm polish and that's soo true :D

[@woltersworld]

+moound thanks

[@christophergenethliou9666]

Well it's great over here. We are on vacation in krakow! For the countries that have euros it's quite cheap too. Clean town, polite people and good food. The only problem is the weather. 3 days here and the two of them it was raining. Other than that it's a great family friendly destination

[@Mapinguari.]

Great job! Greetings from Poland!

[@joangancarski3401]

The beautiful complexions of the people. Soft, subtle skin.

[@stokiczanin]

25 dolarów = Tanio.... hahahahahahaha Też chcę mieć taką perspektywę :P

[@brooks9661]

I would like to visit krakow. If I visit there I would go to krakow Glowny or main railway station to watch the constant flow of trains through there.

[@adrievandijk]

You forgot to mention the factory, or what is left of it from Oscar Schindler in Lipowastreet.🔯.

[@panikacyboran1784]

I've worked in traveler help service in main train station a few years ago and for tourist most shocking and disappointing was, that in the time of all holidays (like independence day, constitution day, x-mas, etc) the public transport is reduced and there is fewer trains, buses, and trams when people can go on a trip (because they don't have to go to work) than in a working days. Museums and pubs are always open but going to Wieliczka of Oświęcim (Auschwitz ) by public transport will take more time (mostly waiting time). So have it in mind when you planning visiting Kraków.

[@john41138]

Thanls very much, love your video's so helpful,

[@ВалерийЭксаров-ю3щ]

In fact, the biggest square in Europe is actually in Samara, Russia or I guess in Warsaw, but not in Krakow.

[@kocur-jf5do]

This is the largest medieval square in Europe.

[@williamgrant6903]

Back in the late '70's: The Flipper Club just a few blocks south of the Sukiennice

[@VITORB82]

My summer vacation :)

[@robertsoto6663]

We stayed at The Polonia near the train station

[@jakubholik90]

Hey Mark, I've seen couple of your videos before, i.e. video about Copenhagen which is one of my dreamed destinations or Berlin, where I live now. But now I am really surprised and pleased to see a video about Cracow - the city where I studied and have been living for more than 5 years. It was fantastic time and strong emotions come to my heart always when I think of this city. I moved to Warsaw and then to Berlin, but every time I visit Cracow I think how I underrated this place back in the days. Regarding the video: 1. Da Vinci painting: There was a cool movie called "Vinci" about plan for stealing of this painting. Of course this is a fiction, but it's really cool to watch since the whole movie was filmed in major Cracow locations. 2. Tourists: Despite of being very touristy city, a lot of young people and students are living there. Try visiting Cracow during spring and summer and you would see a big difference how crowded this place during academic season could be. 3. Parties: True :) But if I know properly, authorities of Cracow have "cleaned up" the strip places from the major square. I am not sure, but when I visited this place few weeks ago and compared to what was happening few years ago the difference is noticeable. And positive. 4. Old town: Yes its beautiful... But I will never probably will like the dragon statue :) Looks like folded paper :D 6. Cheap destination: Yes, it is relatively cheap, even when compared to Warsaw, but in my opinion prices are going up every year, which is quite sad... And zurek is not a rice soup. It's based on a flour... Rye flour probably. Thank you for making this video and keep on filming. Regards, J.

[@woltersworld]

Thanks! adn thank you for the play by play comments :) great travels to you!

[@TiaraMIKAEL]

Love ur vids. So informative. Im planning to visit my fiance's fam in Lublin district. krakow is on the list:)

[@woltersworld]

+Tiara MIKAEL I loved Lublin when I was there

[@yapgimkwee8842]

I think I can go to the eastern part of Poland next time. been to zakopane and Krakow. missed out on Warsaw and warclow. next time.

[@pagophilus]

I was disappointed by the old square in Krakow. They were selling cheap tourist trinkets (likely made in China), whereas all around the square in Esfahan, Iran they were selling amazing local handicrafts.

[@2warstwy]

As a local guy. I can tell you that Krakow is not that small as some of people may thought.It’s country second biggest city. Whole aglommeration is over 1 million people. Old Town and Jewish Square are only 2 from 18 districts of a city. Most of people living here avoid main square,Wawel castle and places around when they want to eat sth etc. The prices of meal are often doubled compare to other sides of a city. When you really want to feel a vibe i highly recommend to try to meet some locals. They help you explore city immposible to explore with a tourist guide. :)

[@davidvanakkeren2409]

oGOGLITo What places would you recommend tot eat? (Not close to the main square)

[@NicolasOrlinski]

You can visit lots of beautiful castles and romantic castle ruins in the North, N-W. Just few minutes out of the city by the car. Tatra Mountains are just 62 miles South of the city. In the East you can visit beautiful ancient forests guarded by the castles (Niepołomice, Wiśnicz) and the Beskid Highlands ca 50 miles to S-E, lots of small towns and castles. Wieliczka is not just the salt mine! ;-) Sure the salt mines are the best, but take a tour to the Wieliczka-town on the top of them, the massive castle, churches and graduation wall (tower?) for the people with asthma. :-)

[@alessandrog2834]

I love how you mentioned that you take your kids at Auschwitz. I went there with mum when I was 9 years old and it didn't have a bad impact on me. It only made me appreciate and understand more the Diary of Anne Frank. I like people like you who choose to educate their kids. Keep it up!

[@Yoahnna]

As I saw yours other videos about Poland I do recommend you to visit also Wrocław (it's on the West-South part of the country) and Łódź because of the history of this city is kinda interesting and there are a lot of amazing murals and graffiti

[@cytrynkawater4498]

Im from poland im living here and u know im scared of krakow because there is sooo bad air ugh i was there and i dont wanna come back im living in Gdynia there is the best air in poland so i recomend all of u Gdynia c:

[@Agnessa92]

i wish it was also cheap for us polish people :D

[@seanmurphy4830]

1 thing that shocked me was the lack of street food all I saw was a few pretzel stands

[@trumpclintonstandwiththenw346]

You'd be surprised on how far a couple of pretzels will take you.

[@marc27marc]

Come to Krakow is a really great city

[@trumpclintonstandwiththenw346]

How much $$$ for a 1 bedroom apt per month?

[@BenjaminStaern]

Looking forward going to Krakow next week in July. Do you know how the weather climate is during July?

[@tomaszpolanski7217]

benjamizer gonna be ok:)

[@jubbs4718]

I'm polish myself and I just wanted to say that you really do look polish

[@szymonzielinski7160]

Polish nie polish. Z małej litery oznacza polerować. Taka drobna różnica jak np. Zrobić komuś łaskę lub zrobić komuś laske.

[@PEEDEE100]

Tourists of all nationalities can misbehave but remember we are FREE to behave as we wish. There are lessons to be learned and nobody is perfect. Visit Krakow, enjoy the city and its wonderfully friendly people, visit Auschwitz - Birkenau and be horrified, cry if you wish because it happened to people of my parents' generation and may still be going on in some countries because of different tribes and religions.

[@mikepowell2776]

Shocks or surprises? One surprise was that, being over 70, travel on trams an buses was free! If you visit Auschwitz, and you’re human, you may suffer some emotional challenges. Our guide cried and it was her hundred and twentieth tour. I cannot blame her. Don’t forget Nowa Huta, the planned industrial city next door. It makes an interesting comparison to Krakow.

[@prostylogin]

About striphouse, they ban those in big citys.

[@mipe7755]

Well, as you earn pounds or dollars, Kraków must be inexpensive for you. But if you earn zlotys, things look a bit different :P 4:36 as you consider St Mary's Cathedral, you CAN take pictures but you have to take side entrance and pay 5 zlotys.

[@lupej.sandoval2470]

The beer over there is cheaper and better than here in the states and the women over there are pretty as well

[@trumpclintonstandwiththenw346]

Not pretty as me!

[@cronosvandust313]

Hey, are you going to show any other Polish cities? I'd like you to show Polish mountains - they're really beautiful. And the natural places of my country. Greetings from a village 50km from Kraków. Main things about Poland are: *a heroic, amazing and also tragic history and a lot of its evidence (and cultural attachement to it); *a lot of nature (a sea, wonderful mountains, forests and even more farming fields, and much more); *cheap travelling (which is a bit unfortunate for Polish people, because while visiting other European countries the costs are quite... unpleasant for us); *an insane language (very poetical, though - I mean for example that, because of variety of words, you can describe one thing in 20 different ways); *specific people - we're generally 1. proud of our nation, and unfortunately 2. not very outgoing and a bit stiff, but try to make friends, because 3. once a man is a friendly "countryman", he's welcome and warmly treated; *very strong religion -90% Poles are catholic. We have a lot of beautiful churches and most of us go to churches on Sundays. And a tip: the religion can be either a very interesting or a very fierce topic of conversations - depends on people you're talking to, so be careful. There are some backwards, of course (as everywhere), but it's not that hard to meet wise people you can talk about religion with and see it's nicer than you may think; *three meals a day: the first - breakfast, the second - which is sth between a lunch and a dinner - and the third: a supper. And the middle one, let's say dinner - almost always includes potatoes. *not very many big cities - most of us live in little cosy towns and even cosier villages. Poland is really a place allowing you to relax. I strongly recommend visiting countryside here! Poland is very specific, but after a moment of shock you'll see its beauty and you'll fall in love with it (which I suppose, and I hope). I really encourage you to come and visit my country, so you can see for yourself.

[@oldwelshbloke6860]

Krakow is beautiful. Shame stag weekends will damage the place like Riga, Bratislava etc. Us Brits innit. You must go to Auschwitz. The organised tours are ok at about 30 quid but I'd recommend getting a minibus from the central bus station for a fiver return! It's v well signposted with plenty of information boards etc and you get more time especially in Birkenau which is the most desolate place I've ever seen. I took my 14 year old daughter the second time as everyone should see the barbarism as soon as they can attempt and attempt is all you can do to appreciate humanity at its worst and to never let it happen again. The biggest shock is there's modern housing literally built overlooking the camp. Still freaks me out. The airport link to the new train station is excellent and the Galleria was a really pleasant shopping centre that I didn't expect.

[@CMAV8202]

I went to Krakow and there was hardly any English people and most people couldn't speak English, it was lovely

[@lisal5718]

Hi Mark, really appreciate your videos. But please keep in mind that visiting former concentration/ death camps with small children is not always a good idea. Most visitors Centers recommend a certain minimum age (often 13-14 years), because it would be to horrible/overwhelming for younger kids.

[@Richdbiskit]

I am Krakow airport right now after 4 fantastic days. Minus 12 degrees Celsius. Things to do are the main square and cloth hall. St Mary's basillica (closed on Sundays which are for praying only). Underground museum. Auschwitz you need a whole day as it's about 90 mins on the coach each way. And the salt mine. All this will fulfil your 3 or 4 days. Don't go from June to September, as it's full of Brits stag and hen parties. They are just Loud loud loud, and everywhere.

[@yapgimkwee8842]

shock 1. hostel I stayed in only 5 euros a night shock 2. I was only like an hour from the concentration camp shock 3. taxi are cheap shock 4. the restaurant food ate way cheaper than in Vienna for that same quality of food. shock 5 woken up by a polish ghost in the middle of the night

[@maksymiliankaczmarek5908]

Can't more agree with you about eastern euorope thing :) you will not get any friends calling us eastern europeans!

[@tannedgamingroblox]

Kto z Polski? A tak szczerze gdy ciągle idę na spacer na rynek to mi się już nudzi.

[@jasond3954]

He left out the biggest shocker of all about Krakow....the women. I have never seen more beautiful women in one place in my life!

[@Greg74948]

Well, Kraków is really expensive if you're a Polish tourist. 😉

[@Ann9923]

Kraków was the most beautiful place I've visited and the people are really nice and know English very well.10/10 would recommend this city.Great video Mark,by the way!

[@van_creative]

your comment helped me decide which tour to take! Poland it is

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh7073]

Vanessa T I used to live in Krakow and to be honest I don't know why actually most of tourist are going to Krakow. Overrated place in my opinion, there is a lot of better cities to visit in Poland (Wroclaw, Gdansk, Warsaw)

[@Mack0793]

b m Maybe they are focused on discovering the city, which is full of history, great architecture and plenty of things to do and you are focused on your daily problems and you don't pay attention on things from above ;) (No offence ;))

[@blueamperable]

And what are the monuments in these cities? Warszawa, Wrocław Gdańsk

[@lunecker]

@@dwayneelizondomountaindewh7073 you think like this because you live there

[@yapgimkwee8842]

I went to Poland but never ever thought that the world famous Nazi killing camp is just outside Krakow. never knew the Germans caused so many pain and sufferings and killings to the Polish people. that is one thing I didn't know until I went there

[@PEEDEE100]

Not the Germans, the Nazis, many good Germans were victims.

[@lolekbolek916]

@@PEEDEE100 The Nazi's WERE German though, there is no country called Naziland, we can't obfuscate who the perpetrators were, we know not all Germans were Nazi's, but all Nazi's were German.

[@iainsyp910]

Weren't you taught ant history?

[@andrzejkarol2325]

@PEEDEE So was Otto Schimek. In Poland the hero in Germany traitor

[@Dodek9132]

@@PEEDEE100 I advise you to read the history about the moods of the Germans during World War 2. Normal Germans did not mind the war until they lost on the east. So I advise you to think about justifying Germans.

[@22ergie]

Every group of drunk men partying there that I have witnessed have been Brits! As an American living in Krakow, I always confront them to behave as proper guests.

[@stephenallen2942]

hi Mark, It's not really a shock if you know any Polish people but it's a shock visiting to find how very friendly and helpful they are compaired to some other cities in Europe,Plus their English is probably better than some English people,

[@Vaarjat]

Yes but many of us are afraid of using english, for example we don't have the or a in polish so - I guess - most of the polish people would hardly use those words.

[@nortchee]

@@Vaarjat yes, like for example my English, if i would want to i could write a perfect essay, but i'm too afraid to even say "hello"

[@ImmortalAdrian]

Hey Wolter! I live near Cracow and I’m surprised why, even though this is your second or third Cracow video, you still haven’t mentioned the Underground Museum (super modern btw) located right underneath the market square (on the level Cracow actually used to be located centuries ago) Greetings from Poland!

[@kacperkrakowski]

His name is Mark

[@thomaskwiatkowskiesq.328]

@@kacperkrakowski His last name is Wolter.

[@megan-zl9iu]

my mums going to Poland on a work trip on her own and she’s vegan. is there plenty of vegan options ? also is the city easy to get around (eg taxis and buses)? thanks!

[@jullss_xx]

@@megan-zl9iu i know you asked that question 3 months ago, but we have more and more vegan spots in poland, so i'm sure your mama will find something in Kraków as well. also there are a lot of buses and everything in Kraków, because it's a tourist spot, so it's need

[@sebastianklimczak3435]

very important message Poland is central Europe not eastern good job

[@Trev_in_Poland]

Loved Poland! It was great!

[@Lildizzle420]

I can't wait to go to Poland, it deserves so much more attention

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

Lildizzle420 I agree :)

[@sugar4522]

Lildizzle420 to be fair I've done everything he's saying and it's way way better awsome place. Oh look out for the party trams 😊

[@2warstwy]

It’s true, but Krakow is already very popular. 10 million travelers per year is not that smak number :)

[@pinezzzka101]

In Krakow there were more things to see ;) This Video show only 30% places worth you attention ;)

[@billjack5394]

Lildizzle420 A truly wonderful place it is, and I hope it STAYS Polish and never gets the slightest bit corrupted by outrageously liberal policies.

[@flimsedom]

Hi Mark, I often visit Krakau/Kraków because my girlfriend is Cracowian. My personal two shocks about this city are the incredible friendliness of the people and as a German the extraordinary good quality of craft beers brewed there. Best wishes from Potsdam, Björn. :)

[@flimsedom]

Lovely :) (Don't mention Skeletor)

[@TMasterson13]

Hængtst cracowian is not a thing

[@feministkitozwierzeta.krow763]

There are plenty of craft beers here in Kraków, feel free to check all of them ;)

[@johnsmith-kw4rv]

As some people already wrote in the comments: do not just say Nazi camps, but German camps or German Nazi camps, please, because many people don't know almost nothing about history and after hearing Nazi camp in Poland they are thinking Nazi was Polish.

[@czaryone]

Polish territory invaded by Germans, they build camps, at time it was Republic Of Germany - not Poland. Polish left those camps for people of the world to see what Germans did. 6000 000 Victims of holocaust in Poland 2.700 000 Jewish 1941-43 3 300 000 Polish + other ethnic minority 1939 -1945 Later 44 years of cominism up to '89

[@9elyzabeth]

john smith said

[@johnsantilli7096]

I have also been to see the death camps, and would also say that some ignorant people would equate them with "Polish camps". They were NAZI GERMAN death camps and stop saying POLISH. It just happened to be situated on Polish territory. Thank you.

[@miauteuszkoodziejczyk]

Actually the polish government made "polish camps" by passing a law that forbids naming the concentration camps polish. Then there was an argument about Poles helping Jews. We learn in Poland that people from our country helped Jews escape from the camps or had hidden them somewhere, but there of course were the ones that handed them over to Nazis. There might be some poles officers in the camps on Nazis' side, but can you say they were polish if they killed so many other poles. Our government admits that there were the bad ones, but they say they were minor. The Israel side of conflict claims that Poles didn't help much, some of them said that their family members have died never meeting a Nazi. I think both sides are dump af

[@thecrow3875]

We learn that the concentration camps were German camps during the war but were still used as concentration camps by the Polish communist government after the war.

[@flappergirl5969]

Kraków is my home town and it's really nice that you talk about places with such a respect. :) About concentration camps a lot of people didn't know who place them here and relaying on laying poles are often considered as aggressors there which hurt our nation a lot because we're really committed to our history and our heroes. Anyway try sightseeing in some warmer month. Then it's even more beautiful place. For example in August. We have New Orlean's Sunday and all swing festival then. ;) Highly recommend.

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

Can’t wait to get to Poland, hopefully some day soon :)

[@tabor721]

you mean Eastern Germany. Western Polish regions are actually German regions.

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

No. I mean Poland. Poland is Poland and Germany is Germany.

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

Please don’t have this discussion on my comment. Thanks.

[@tabor721]

If that is the case, then why don't you delete your stupid comment? Facts are facts even if you don't have the heart to accept it.

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

Tabor 7 I’m not deleting my comment because someone wants to cause a stir on the computer. I consider Mark a fellow KZbin friend and like talking with him! But I do have better things to do with my time then discuss with you. have a good day!

[@Konkubinanr1810]

I live in Kraków, and i have some advice: on main square are like you said many girls with umbrellas but also offten you can see gypsies with roses, dont speak with them they are really annoying i mean they sometimes dont want to let go with propositions Second, restaurant can be cheap for you but sometimes its better to watch out its not offten i personally saw this once but if waiter know you have a lot money they can give you a menu without prices so you'll pay more And its worth it to see Kazimierz, Wieliczka, Niepolomice (we have a bus for there) Nowa Huta, Park Jordana, Kopiec Kraka and many more but: WHEN YOU ARE IN A BUS remember In poland you have to buy a ticket in machine in a bus or on bus stop and then validate this ticket! Controlers always wants to make you pay even if you theoritically shouldn't. And if you go to Wieliczka or Niepolomice you have to buy a ticket for area 2 not 1 because its only on Krakow and you will have to pay some like 150 zloty for that. (ridiculous i know) One more thing in Krakow espetially in Nowa Huta there are restaurants called Bar Mleczny, food is super cheap its only polish food like a polish dinner and for pierogi soup cake and sonething else you can spend only 20 zloty If you want to know something more ill try to answer ;)

[@trumpclintonstandwiththenw346]

How much for a 1 bedroom apartment in the city of Krakow - rent per month?

[@invisiblehandofadamsmith]

Went to Krakow from London last month. Very safe place no police or to be scared of any terrorism. Pure Europe high 🏨 standard good prices and quality of a food happy kids they have seen live nativity scene with all animals. I was surprised that everything looks new .I don't know how

[@szymonzielinski7160]

Polak podszywający się za Brytola - dobre.

[@ebarteldes]

Krakow is my #1 city in Europe. Forget Paris

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Krakow looks wonderful.

[@anishapatnaik]

I was here last month! It is a beautiful city.

[@penshaw2]

Absolutely agree. Poland has so many outstanding cities and Krakow is certainly one of them. For me the two biggest shocks was size of Birkenau - just have to see it to get a real sense just how gigantic the concentration camp was. The other main shock was the salt mine which was also just so gigantic and the salt sculptures and cathedral out of this world - no wonder it is a world heritage site!

[@jesusprada7679]

One of my dreams is to visit Poland, and to be in the cities where Pope Jhon Paul II lived in.

[@danielderoy1]

The 'Kantors' usually have an exchange rate of 10-20% higher than your bank would give you though the ATM, and it also really pays off to 'shop around' a little bit. If you are planning to excange more than lets say 50-100$/€, than look for an exchange house a block or two away from the main streets. It really pays off. P.S., dont forget to always aks if they 'could do a little better', i have ALWAYS gotten a percent or two more.

[@Ann9923]

Daniel de Roy also as I remember,few months ago when I was here,we found the best exchange rate in the shopping mall "Galeria Krakowska",where 1€ was about 4,2 złotes

[@insect3681]

I usually change money on Sławkowska str. near the main square. The spread is arround 0.05zł. You should just walk the street, see 3 or 4 exchanges and then choose the best.

[@tomaszpolanski7217]

yes.i can confirm.Slawkowska

[@TheAreksen]

FYI the best exchange rate is always in the "kantor" in Galeria Krakowska shopping mall

[@jasiumr6723]

Fun fact about Poland: in Krakow potatoes = ziemniaki In Katowice potatoes = kartofle In Poznań potatoes = pyry This doesn't change the fact, that everyone in Poland loves potatoes :)

[@TheOstry322]

W górach mówi się też grule :D

[@trumpclintonstandwiththenw346]

@@TheOstry322 - Yeah potatoes.

[@trumpclintonstandwiththenw346]

Spud City? How nice!

[@keysersoze660]

Great video! I appreciate how you are direct and to the point. Most of these kinds of videos are long and drawn out with too much babbling. You did 10 things in 7 minutes and it was just as informative as others that are 30 minutes! THUMBS UP!!!

[@Gabi-kz6pn]

Number 11 Zakrzówek. White cliffs of the former quarry where John Paul II worked during the war. A good place to escape from drunken tourists.

[@DrittAdrAtta]

... to run into drunk students ;). Still, a great place to visit.

[@igortrajkov2791]

I was there alomst 5 years ago and I'm still under the impressions from that trip. Such a beautiful city, culture, people and foood. The food is amazing. And the most shocking thing for me was Auschwitz (Oswiecim). As well as you Mark I still get the chills thinking about that it and the images of what I saw are still in my head. I would recommend the visit to anyone to see what happened and not to allow something like that again. After the visit they would have a much different appreciation of the life in general. It made such an impact on me. In general Poland is an amazing country and the Poles are truly friendly and amazing people. Recommended destination for any serious traveler.

[@gfalzoni]

Shocked by Jagellonionan University, one of the oldest in the world (here studied Copernicus) and the Milk bars (incredibly cheap and typical)

[@Dondriver12345]

Living in Krakow for 3 years and still discovering something new. Amazing city!

[@vincentnikonchuk4776]

I went to Krakow in 2008 for a one week visit. Your comments are spot on, totally accurate. One thing i would like to add is the large number and quality of the street musicians. They were also awesome. Djenkuje Pan.

[@azjatyckieklimaty2172]

Not really, actually it's quite the opposite.. You should visit Lviv or Odessa in times of peace, you'll see the stark difference.

[@sleepymushroom844]

A few years ago I went on a school-organized trip (4 year university) to Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, and Amsterdam. Krakow was my favorite, hands down.

[@davidhardman4954]

Just recently got back what a beautiful place and very friendly people would definitely recommend you to go.

[@JordanMccaff]

I'm just back from visiting Kraków for the first time. It was so beautiful. The people were so lovely. My girlfriend and I already want to go back. What shocked me was how quiet it was! Can almost be described as eerie yet serene. So so nice to get away from all the hustle and bustle.

[@robmiranda7120]

OMG I've been to Krakow twice I love Poland so much !

[@eddiesays850]

"there is so much beauty in the city that you're like: oh my gosh!..." Exactly, dude! Houses, public buldings, historical buldings, tenemnts in Poland - thousands of them are renovated and looks ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

[@wojtekpolska1013]

3:18 if you see these, TRY THEM, i absolutely LOVE this kind of cheese, its called "Oscypki" and is made from sheep milk. Its best kind of cheese i ever had. Tho sheep can't be milked all year, so when its out of season, they might use cow milk instead which is not as good, but still kinda good

[@odisseaskipriotis]

Been here this month (Aug 18) with my wife, for 10 days. Its wonderfull and everything Wolter describes is valid. Good prices, friendly people and a city that you can walk and ride a bike! It will be very help full if you learn to say in polish "good morning, goodbye, thank you" and polish people will smile to you!

[@bialynia]

Those stag parties are the greatest shock for Poles too. Makes us wonder why do we actually believe WE are such drunks.

[@cedric4097]

Even in 2023, Krakow is one of the most beautiful city in the World. Live their since 1 year and I am not disappointed

[@normancallaghan1750]

Good information for visitors, I am a tour guide in Kazimierz (the Jewish Quarter) and also at Auschwitz and Auschwitz - Birkenau.

[@Paul-mw4gy]

I too was impressed with the friendliness of the Polish people. One our first night in Krakow and Poland we couldn't get into our apartment, in fact we couldn't even find it as the map was wrong and couldn't figure out how to use the key pads on the main door. Fortunately we asked a Pol for help, he was also on holiday in the city with his partner. He spent so long with us on a cold dark night, helped us find our apartment and told us how the keypads worked. We were so grateful to this kind man, I hope he enjoyed his holiday in the city as much as we did. Love Krakow, Poland and it's people. Greetings from the UK, we worked very close with each other during WWII (sorry for the stag/hen parties of today, they are a blight on every city).

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

Thanks for the tips. I've booked up to visit the city in May 2020 :)

[@connorlong-johnson6746]

Same here! Very excited.

[@johnmonterosso3100]

This makes me proud to be polish