Timeline
14:00
Krakow-Plaszow concentration camp
Start at the Krakow-Plaszow concentration camp. Walk the grass fields and hills, visiting the large stone monument and the villa of Amon Göth. This is a solemn place; keep your voice low and move at a respectful pace.
14:29
Walk 17 minutes NW to Krakus Mound. Climb the artificial mound for a view over the area. The silence here is heavy, contrasting with the ancient history of the site.
14:51
Walk 8 minutes to Gorąco polecam. This patisserie is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time. Grab a pastry and a coffee to enjoy while the day winds down.
15:36
Return to Krakus Mound for the final stretch. Sit on the edge or walk the perimeter as the sun approaches the horizon. The WSW sunset direction aligns with the view from the mound's western side.
16:06
Watch the sunset at 16:06. The golden light from 15:11 has already warmed the landscape, but the final moments offer a stark, beautiful contrast against the memorial grounds in the distance.
Local tip
The walk from the camp to the mound is 17 minutes. Wear sturdy shoes as the terrain is uneven. The patisserie closes at 19:00, but you will be well past that by the time you finish.
Check before you go
- Gorąco polecam is open Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00. On weekends it is closed, so choose a weekday or eat elsewhere.
- The camp is an outdoor memorial with no specific opening hours, but it is best visited during daylight.
Worth knowing
- Gorąco polecam is open at 14:51 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).