Timeline
14:51
Stop by Søtt Cafe & Bakery for a pastry or coffee. It is a short walk from the mound and opens at 09:00, so it is fully open by this time.
15:26
Walk up Krakus Mound. This artificial mound offers a quiet, elevated spot to wait for the sun. The walk from the anchor area takes about 58 minutes, but since you are starting near the mound, you can just head up the grassy hill. The sun sets toward the WSW, providing a clear view of the horizon.
16:06
Watch the sunset. At 16:06 on 15 January, the sun dips below the horizon. The golden light preceding this starts around 15:11, giving you a warm glow over the ancient mound.
16:26
Head to Gorąco polecam for a hot drink or light snack to warm up. This patisserie is an 8-minute walk from the mound and is open until 19:00 on weekdays.
Local tip
The walk from the Józef Mehoffer House to Krakus Mound is quite long (58 minutes). It is easier to start your day near the mound or take a taxi there to save time for the sunset viewing. Check the route if you need to get back to the city center afterward.
Check before you go
- Søtt Cafe & Bakery opens at 09:00.
- Gorąco polecam is open Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00.
Worth knowing
- Gorąco polecam is open at 16:26 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kraków (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).