Krakus Mound — Attraction in Krakow

This is a place in which visiting never gets old, an absolutely phenomenal vantage point of Krakow in all directions. It is peaceful too... with the Harry Cooper hat shaped hill sitting atop of a larger greenspace, ideal for walks, romantic pictures (several wedding shoots take place here each year) , panoramics of the city, and a less light flooded view of the night sky without leaving the city. Every visit you'll spot something new in any direction. Over the years the place has seen some maintainance, but not so much that it destroys the character of the place. It is of course a very valuable, free 'attraction' of Krakow and as such deserves to be respected by each of it its visitors (if the bins are full, take your rubbish with you etc.. ). Definitely one of the must see place in Krakow at anytime of the year... even winter, smog...

We visited Krakus Mound on Saturday to catch the sunset, and it was stunning. The panoramic 360° views of the city are incredible, perfect for photography or just taking in Kraków from above.

The climb is fairly gentle and manageable for most people, though there are a few steeper sections near the top. It was quite crowded, so expect a fair number of visitors, especially around sunset. That said, the experience is still worth it for the views and the peaceful vibe at the top once you reach it.

It’s also great for picnics. There are some trees to provide a little shade, although there are no fully sheltered spots.

We took an Uber to get there, which was quick and convenient. For the return, you can take the train back to Główny, making it easy to combine with other...

Krakus Mound or Kopiec Krakusa in Polish, also called the Krak Mound, is a tumulus located in the Podgórze district of Kraków, Poland; thought to be the resting place of Kraków's mythical founder, the legendary King Krakus. It is located on Lasota Hill, approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Kraków's city centre, at an altitude of 271 metres (889 ft), with a base diameter of 60 metres (197 ft) and a height of 16 metres (52 ft).[1] Together with nearby Wanda Mound, it is one of Kraków's two prehistoric mounds as well as the oldest man-made structure in Kraków.[2] Nearby are also two other non-prehistoric, man-made mounds, Kościuszko Mound, constructed in 1823, and Piłsudski's Mound, completed in 1937.[3] These four make up Kraków's four...