Krakow with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
9 family days out in Krakow, 4 that work if it rains. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Krakow
9 placesKrakow Zoo (Ogród Zoologiczny w Krakowie), Las Wolski
Forest setting with elephants, big cats, giraffes and penguins, a petting area, a playground and feeding shows, easy to combine with a woodland walk.
- Tickets
- £9 (48 zł) adult, £8 (40 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
Stanisław Lem Garden of Experiences (Ogród Doświadczeń)
Six hectares of hands-on physics exhibits, a rocket slide playground and a sledge track; learning that feels like play.
- Tickets
- £4.10 (21 zł) adult, £3.30 (17 zł) child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 4-12
- Season
- mid-Oct to spring (2026 season ends 11 Oct)
Polish Aviation Museum (Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego)
Huge number of aircraft you can see up close and sometimes touch, which small children love.
- Tickets
- £7 (35 zł) adult, £4.10 (21 zł) child, free under 7
- Best for
- Ages 4-14
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Rynek Underground (Podziemia Rynku), Museum of Krakow
Interactive touches like nodding royal portraits and a big model of medieval Krakow hold children's attention; lift down makes it buggy-friendly.
- Tickets
- £9 (45 zł) adult, £7 (35 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 5-14
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Dragon's Den (Smocza Jama), Wawel
Short cave walk tied to the dragon legend, exiting next to the fire-breathing dragon statue on the riverside, which is free to watch.
- Tickets
- £2.90 (15 zł) adult, £2 (10 zł) child, free under 7
- Best for
- Ages 4-10
Krakow Water Park (Park Wodny)
Slides and a toddler splash area that keep kids busy, a solid rainy-day option.
- Tickets
- £15 (75 zł) adult, £14 (70 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 3-14
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Wieliczka Salt Mine, Tourist Route
Guided route through salt chambers and carvings that older kids find genuinely impressive; open year round.
- Tickets
- £28 (143 zł) adult, £24 (121 zł) child, free under 4
- Best for
- Ages 6+
- Allow
- 3 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Jordan Park (Park im. Henryka Jordana)
Large playgrounds, a free summer water playground, pedal boat, bike and electric car hire in a big landscaped park.
- Tickets
- Price not published, see the official site
- Best for
- Ages 1-12
Kościuszko Mound (Kopiec Kościuszki)
Best panorama over Krakow, an easy climb, a good playground and a surprisingly child-friendly museum.
- Tickets
- £7 (34 zł) adult, £5 (26 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 3-12
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.
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