Overview
Created in the early 19th century where the medieval city walls once stood, Planty Park forms a 4km ring around Kraków's Old Town. Made up of about 30 small gardens, it features mature trees, flower beds, benches, fountains, and sculptures — a beloved strolling route for locals and visitors alike. Cherry blossoms and magnolias shine in spring, autumn colours in fall, and the Barbican and Florian Gate, the sole remaining sections of the old walls, can both be reached along the route. Free entry; open 24 hours.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
Walking through the park between Wawel Castle and Rynek Główny makes for a lovely stroll. Autumn foliage season is especially stunning.
Hotels near Planty Park
Hotels and guesthouses in Kraków, Stare Miasto, Kraków
Other attractions in Kraków
Wawel Castle
A royal castle on a hill above the Vistula, where the history of the Polish kingdom comes alive.
Rynek Główny
Europe's largest medieval square, home to the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
A 700-year-old salt mine with astonishing underground chapels and salt-carved sculptures.
Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
Kraków's bohemian quarter where Jewish history meets contemporary art and culture.
Schindler's Factory Museum
A WWII history museum in the former factory of Oskar Schindler.
St. Mary's Basilica
The landmark of Rynek Główny, renowned for Veit Stoss's masterpiece wooden altarpiece.
Wawel Cathedral
The coronation and burial site of Polish kings, where monarchs and national heroes rest.