https://muzeumkrakowa.pl/en/branches/rynek-underground

Hi! I am late in seeing this thread and responding to it. We loved visiting Krakow and I think you can access my trip report and then if you have any questions, I�ll be happy to answer them.

Wow, I haven’t returned to this thread in ages! Thank you all!

To Croatia_Guides - we will be spending a week each in Prague, Vienna and Budapest, with 5 nights in Krakow. I think we will be fine as we’re not going to be doing a “quick visit”.

virginiafish , I looked for your trip report but can’t find it. I did see a planning thread but that’s it.

I’m sorry if I didn’t mention your names to thank you but I appreciate all your suggestions.

So sorry, I apparently did not write a trip report for that one. Here is what I have from Krakow: Oct. 13 - 16 - Krakow
Hotel Gr�dek

Na Gr�dku 4, 31-028

Krakow, Poland

http://hotelgrodek.com



Oct. 15 - Auschwitz tour with Tomasz Cebulski, Polin Tours

Oct. 16 - Krakow/Kazimierz tour with Eliza

Oct. 16 - Klezmer concert in Isaac synagogue

The hotel was superb. Our day with Tomasz was beyond words to describe the meaning for us.The 5 hour walking tour with Eliza was excellent. We had a special Shabbat dinner at the Krakow JCC, of which we are now members! I will write more in detail soon about our experiences if you want.

Thanks so much, virginiafish!

I must admit that I continue to have very mixed feelings about visiting a camp. I do respect and appreciate why it�s so important for so many but, right now, I have little desire to experience the painful emotions.

I�m very interested in the klezmer concert, though, and will deft check that out!

Very excited about the trip!

If you are considering driving, then I will mention the 'Eagles Nest ' series of castle ruins north of Krakow leading to Czestochowa. The abbey at Czestochowa is amazing, though maybe a bit far for a day trip.

Sounds wonderful, shelemm, though we�re not planning to rent a car at this point. We�re definitely at the taking it slow and easy stage of travel!

The Klezmer concert was a one time event, but we went to 2 concerts while there and I think there are always cultural events happening.
Re: the visit to Auschwitz-it was part of a complete immersion into the history of the area, a synagogue thriving today near the camp, etc.

Thanks, virginiafish. I’ll definitely be looking for some of the cultural offerings, especially klezmer.