Thanks for all the posts and tips..appreciate it

thanks for coming back and saying thanks - so many are never heard of before.

In Krakow check out Nova Hutna where the Polish Pope once served - it was a new town built in one felt swoop - with the saying "Rome was not built in a day but Nova Hutna was!"

Nova Hutna = Nowa Huta?

http://www.inyourpocket.com/poland/k...eing/Nowa-Huta

Yes Nowa Huta - thanks for that informative link!

Hello
I'm Damian from Poland. I'm living in Krakow.
If I could give you some advices.
I think the best way to get from Prague to Krakow is night train or privat car (expensive).
What the best to see in Krakow
Old Town, Wawel Castle, Jewish Quarter, Shindler's Factory and Kościuszko Mount.
also not far away is Salt Mine (amazing views) and 1h from Krakow is Auschwitz. In my opinion the most comfortable and saving your time is taking private car with driver (private tour).
You can feel safer than in train or bus.
If somebody need help with finding trustworthy company or need some advice just ask here.

You can feel safer than in train or bus.>

so are you saying it is risky to take a train or bus in Poland - will I get attacked or have things stolen - what do you mean safer. Thanks - as a local I value your take on that of course.