Are you planning a visit to Wawel Castle, the most iconic attraction in Krakow? With thousands of visitors every day, It is advised to plan a visit  ahead and secure your tickets in advance to ensure that you don’t miss out. Limited tickets are available for each exhibition, and purchasing online not only guarantees your entry but also grants you the convenience of skip-the-line access, saving you from waiting in long queues. Don’t let this opportunity slip away, buy your tickets now and experience the rich history and culture of Wawel Castle.

Recommended time for visit: 3 to 4 hours should be enough to see most of the Wawel.

How many exhibitions: 2-3 exhibitions is a nice amount for first-time visitors,

What to do except the exhibitions: There is a very nice courtyard with plenty of green areas. You can also admire the breathtaking panorama of Krakow.

Wawel Castle opening hours: 

In July and August
Every day from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

September to June
Daily from 9:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Please note: Those are the times of opening of the castle and Courtyard. All of the expositions may have different opening hours

Adress of Wawel Castle: Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków
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Wawel castle is located 10 minutes walk from the Krakow city center.

By Tram: 
The Closest tram stop is on Św. Gertrudy 25, it is about 3 minutes away. Tram numbers are: 1,4,8,10,13,14,20,24,73,75

Wawell has few places where you can get some food and drinks. It is very nice place regarding the fantastic panorama view.

Trattoria Wawel – Restaurant on the Castle, located in the red brick buidling.

Wawel coffee shop – Wawel candy factory flagship store and coffee shop located in the red brick buidling.

Summer Coffe shop “Przy białym murze” – You can find there some sandwiches, coffe and cakes. Located next to the entrance to Lost Wawel

– Getting to Wawel is accessible. The entrances to the Wawel are steep, and assistance may be required for wheelchair users. On Wawel Hill, there are no architectural barriers

– Toilet facilities are fully accessible with wheelchair ramps

– Royal Apartments and State rooms are not wheelchair accessible

– The Crown Treasury and Armoury are partially accessible (only the ground floor)

– The Dragon’s Den is not accessible
– The Lost Wawel is partially accessible

– On the object there are 3 places with toilets

– On the Arcade Courtyard, you can find free luggage storage.

– In summer you can relax on multiple sun loungers 

It is recommended to see the interiors of the castle, will be interesting to see the crown treasury. Going to the underground and Lost Wawel exhibition may give you an understanding of how the Wawel has changed through the ages.

It definitely is worth visiting. Wawel is the most popular tourist attraction in Krakow. The castle provides multiple exhibitions to visit, an amazing courtyard and much more. 

Very few people can have the privilege of living at Wawel Castle. There are living employees of the Royal Castle, restorers, priests, churchmen and guards of the royal cathedral

In the Polish language, the word Wawel has no meaning. The origin of Wawel Castle name is coming from the name of the hill on which it is located. The hill is called Wawel, hence we have Wawel Hill.

You may see magnificent works of art, crown jewels, orbs, crowns, and insignia of royal power. You can also admire huge collection of jewellery, one of the largest in Poland’s.

Wawel castle counts 7040m² (8419yd²) which makes it one of the biggest castles in Poland.

Some of the oldest stone buildings on Wawel hill can be traced back to 970 AD. The beginning of the residence of Polish rulers can be found from around the mid-11th century with an early-Romanesque stone building called the palas. The castle in current form was built in the 14th century, in the 16th century has undergone fundamental changes and has reached its present appearance.

The present appearance of the castle was constructed by the ordered of the King Alexander (r. 1501–1506) and his brother Sigismund I the Old (r. 1506–1548)

To see all exhibitions and attractions in Wawel Castle you will need about 6-8 hours. On the othere hand 3-4 hours should be good enough to see most of Wawel.

Wawel Castle is subject to Minister of Culture and National Heritage. The director of the castle is Andrzej Betlej.

Wawel Castle is a place of Poland National Heritage. It is owned by the country.

Yes, the Wawel Castle is open for visitors every day. You can visit the courtyard free of charge. Inside exhibitions are ticketed.