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Krakus Mound
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tilly1622
Middlewich, UK505 contributions
Take a picnic
Jul 2022
We walked here from Oskar Schindler's factory and the two places do pair well together. It is not too arduous to get to the top and views are worth it. Take a drink with you. It takes about 30 minutes to walk back down and into the Jewish area of Krakow. Next time we would take a picnic.
Written September 3, 2022
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Imperium66
Torquay, UK224 contributions
Good views of Krakow and film props from Schindler's List
Sep 2021
A good place to get views of Krakow. Unfortunately, when I visited there was a swarm of flies which attacked everyone climbing up, or escaping down, the mound! Nearby in a disused quarry you can see the props left after the filming of "Schindler's List". If you're at a loose end I'd recommend it, but there are more interesting places to visit in and around Krakow.
Written July 31, 2022
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Xtrttvllr
Helsinki, Finland315 contributions
Small climb, big view
May 2022 • Family
A wiev of the city and surroundings. There isnt really anything to indicate hustorical meaning of the mound on the location. Hardly any signs either.

Wirth the climb if you are feeling for a little walk - go around the Plazow camp whike you are at it.
Written May 29, 2022
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Rene M
Norway58 contributions
Great panorama
Aug 2021
Very nice panorama at the top. 360 degrees view on Cracow. Just a few minutes from the city center by tram. Don't go through the cemetery as there is no exit at its end. Nice green flat areas where the locals are gathering. Very peaceful.
Written August 21, 2021
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,563 contributions
King Krakus not found, but the view is great
Sep 2020
It is believed that this prehistoric man-made mound is the burrial place of king Krakus (legendary founder of Kraków). However, excavations in the 1930s did not reveal evidence of any human remains. Anyway, the 270m high mound is a good viewpoint over the city. It is just under 4 km southeast from the main square in the old town (basically follow Starowislna and cross the river towards Podgorze suburb). I combined the walk with a visit to the grounds of Plaszow concentration camp just beyond Krakus mound. Visits to both took me a whole day.
Written January 28, 2021
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L_Nich747
Edinburgh, United Kingdom94 contributions
Lovely Views from the top
Sep 2020 • Couples
The Krakus Mound is slightly further afield but still walkable from centre.

The walk up the mound itself is not too steep and the views you get across the city from the top are fantastic.

There are benches at the top too for picnics so defo worth a visit.
Written September 13, 2020
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D1spm
Redditch, UK1,514 contributions
Stunning
Mar 2020
Whilst the mound itself is exactly that - when you reach the top the views are panoramic and stunning you really capture all of the surrounding town/area
Written March 16, 2020
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islandgirl23
Lincoln, UK55 contributions
Good walk! Fantastic view!
Dec 2019 • Couples
Really good to take a walk away from the city and take in the views from the mound. A good walk (definitely warms you up)
Really good views and air in the lungs!
Written February 27, 2020
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Rousell97
Rustington, UK55 contributions
The views
Jan 2020 • Friends
The view from the mound were amazing, you were able to see the whole city. We went on a windy day, so it was quite noisy but worth the visit as it wasn't busy.
Written February 3, 2020
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Rob
Dublin, Ireland2,955 contributions
Nice viewpoint
Aug 2019
This is a nice 30 minute walk away from the centre of Krakow that gives nice views of that old city. I came here on a hot sweaty August day, there is no cover at all on top so bring that lotion if it's sunny outside.
Written January 26, 2020
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