Looking for an Easter holiday destination? Then I recommend an Easter themed vacation in Kraków. Easter (Wielkanoc) is a very important time of year for Polish people, so it’s a great opportunity to visit and immerse yourself in their culture. There are lots of festivities and celebrations being held including the famous Kraków Easter Markets.
Kraków wasn’t destroyed during the Second World War so it retained its wonderful historical old town and also has a Jewish Quarter. Kraków also has several interesting sites nearby, including the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the heart wrenching Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is an easy day trip from Krakow. The mine is absolutely massive at 327m deep, with over 287 kms of tunnels spread over 9 levels. We visited chambers chiselled out of rock salt, chapels full of statues sculpted from salt, and amazing underground saline lakes. Nearby is also the Wieliczka Castle with its original defence walls.
Regardless of whether you have any personal connection to the Holocaust, the opportunity to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a chance to witness an important piece of humanities horrific history. Prepare yourself for an emotional, yet unforgettable journey of human suffering. As well as a detailed account of my visit, I also include a detailed guide to visiting.
Warsaw is often overlooked by visitors for the more popular city of Krakow, but this amazing city has lots to see and do. Destroyed during the Second World War, Warsaw was completely rebuilt in keeping with the historical styles. Highlights include the Royal Castle, the historic old town and market square, and the opportunity to learn more about their Soviet occupation and the Nazi Holocaust.