Planty Park - Well located park in Krakow to offer diverse experience of this Historical City



When I started planning for Krakow City in Poland and approached one of my Polish friends, I was given a very clear plan for the day and Piotr also knew that I will be going through the train from Warsaw. The very first place we visited after getting down from the train at Krakow was Planty Park and because of it's location, approachability from some of the main places to explore in Krakow and colorful environment, we loved it and came here twice in a day while we were in Krakow.  Knowing Planty Park well can make your trip to Krakow very productive. This post will share some of the relevant tips to make your exploration even better in Krakow city of Poland.

When I started planning for Krakow City in Poland and approached one of my Polish friends, I was given a very clear plan for the day and Piotr also knew that I will be going through the train from Warsaw. The very first place we visited after getting down from the train at Krakow was Planty Park and because of it's location, approachability from some of the main places to explore in Krakow and colorful environment, we loved it and came here twice in a day while we were in Krakow.  Knowing Planty Park well can make your trip to Krakow very productive. This post will share some of the relevant tips to make your exploration even better in Krakow city of Poland. 


As you get down at Kraków Główny railway station, Planty Park is just across the road when you take exist from the close-by shopping Mall. Easiest way is to put it on GPS, follow signs inside the shopping mall which is connected to the railway station and feel free to ask young people who understand english well.     Click here to explore more about Europe.

As you get down at Kraków Główny railway station, Planty Park is just across the road when you take exist from the close-by shopping Mall. Easiest way is to put it on GPS, follow signs inside the shopping mall which is connected to the railway station and feel free to ask young people who understand english well. 

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As you enter into the Planty Park, keep following the roads and explore the park. It will offer you the experience which would expose you to the mood of Krakow city. There are plenty of diverse experiences to explore in Planty Park. On the way you would see some of the beautiful buildings. Some of these architectures are offices, churches and places which can be explored from inside. But hold on, there are plenty of architectural marvels to explore in Krakow city of Poland.

As you enter into the Planty Park, keep following the roads and explore the park. It will offer you the experience which would expose you to the mood of Krakow city. There are plenty of diverse experiences to explore in Planty Park. On the way you would see some of the beautiful buildings. Some of these architectures are offices, churches and places which can be explored from inside. But hold on, there are plenty of architectural marvels to explore in Krakow city of Poland

Lush green trees, flowers, clean roads, benches to sit, very well mowed lawns and perfectly places infrastructure of Planty Park amazes you with it's beauty. When you walk around, you experience some of the strong European fragrances. You see such green landscapes all around the Planty Park.

Lush green trees, flowers, clean roads, benches to sit, very well mowed lawns and perfectly places infrastructure of Planty Park amazes you with it's beauty. When you walk around, you experience some of the strong European fragrances. You see such green landscapes all around the Planty Park.  

You would see people walking, running, cycling around the Planty Park and some of the tourists chose segway to explore the Krakow town. If you are interested in Segway tours, there is a point in Planty Park from where you can get Segway, Taxi tour of the city. There are golf carts which take you to different places in Krakow from Planty Park.

You would see people walking, running, cycling around the Planty Park and some of the tourists chose segway to explore the Krakow town. If you are interested in Segway tours, there is a point in Planty Park from where you can get Segway, Taxi tour of the city. There are golf carts which take you to different places in Krakow from Planty Park. 

Cycling is one of the favorite in Poland for commute and the exploration. It's certainly one of the best when it comes to health and fitness. Planty Park is usually full of fitness freaks as well. No matter, what's the time you would see people jogging & running around the green landscapes of Planty Park in Krakow.     If you like Biking, click here to know more about Biking and how it makes life more happening.



Cycling is one of the favorite in Poland for commute and the exploration. It's certainly one of the best when it comes to health and fitness. Planty Park is usually full of fitness freaks as well. No matter, what's the time you would see people jogging & running around the green landscapes of Planty Park in Krakow. 


I love this part of Europe where people don't mind be secluded and enjoy what they like or need. The guy in above photograph was dancing with his headphones on and when he felt tired, he took a nap there. We were sitting in one of the close-by benches and noticed him for 10-15 mins.

I love this part of Europe where people don't mind be secluded and enjoy what they like or need. The guy in above photograph was dancing with his headphones on and when he felt tired, he took a nap there. We were sitting in one of the close-by benches and noticed him for 10-15 mins. 

Beauty of Planty Park is hard to express through photographs or even videos. I loved clicking lot of photographs in Planty Park but many of them are yet to be processes.

Beauty of Planty Park is hard to express through photographs or even videos. I loved clicking lot of photographs in Planty Park but many of them are yet to be processes. 

Planty Park is one of the biggest green parks in Krakow city and thousands of people from Poland, Europe and other parts of the world visit this park.

Planty Park is one of the biggest green parks in Krakow city and thousands of people from Poland, Europe and other parts of the world visit this park. 

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This little girl was there at Planty Park with her mother and she is feeling these pigeons from her share of snacks. She would all she could keep in her hands and then go back to her mom to grab more. All the pigeons around her were friendly and they were around her all the time, even when they were done with the eating.

This little girl was there at Planty Park with her mother and she is feeling these pigeons from her share of snacks. She would all she could keep in her hands and then go back to her mom to grab more. All the pigeons around her were friendly and they were around her all the time, even when they were done with the eating. 

Planty park encircles the Old Town of Krakow which has some of the most beautiful architectures in Krakow City. So when you feel fulfilled with the greenry and the natural beauty, take any of the cuts which takes you inside the Old Town.

Planty park encircles the Old Town of Krakow which has some of the most beautiful architectures in Krakow City. So when you feel fulfilled with the greenry and the natural beauty, take any of the cuts which takes you inside the Old Town. 

Different parks of the park has got various kinds of flowers and sculptures installed. Benches are available all around so that visitors can take some rest when they are tired of walking a lot.

Different parks of the park has got various kinds of flowers and sculptures installed. Benches are available all around so that visitors can take some rest when they are tired of walking a lot. 

Some of the popular places to explore in Krakow are close to Planty Park - Saints Peter and Paul Church, Cloth Hall, Krakow Old Town Market Square, Wawel Cathedral, Town Hall Tower and St Mary’s Basilica are all close by.

Some of the popular places to explore in Krakow are close to Planty Park - Saints Peter and Paul Church, Cloth Hall, Krakow Old Town Market Square, Wawel Cathedral, Town Hall Tower and St Mary’s Basilica are all close by. 

During this visit to Krakow in Poland I realized that I should learn biking and skating. Both of these are best ways to explore European towns. Biking suits better to me, so let's see how much progress I make :)

During this visit to Krakow in Poland I realized that I should learn biking and skating. Both of these are best ways to explore European towns. Biking suits better to me, so let's see how much progress I make :)

Planty park has different kinds of birds but I could capture only one which was sitting close to our bench.

Planty park has different kinds of birds but I could capture only one which was sitting close to our bench. 

Planty Park is certainly worth visiting when in Krakow and it would be rare that somebody came to Krakow for exploration & missed this main park in the city.

Planty Park is certainly worth visiting when in Krakow and it would be rare that somebody came to Krakow for exploration & missed this main park in the city. 

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