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Sunset at Krakus Mound

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from one of Krakow’s oldest mounds, then wind down with dinner and a drink nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 15:21

    Gorąco polecam

    Grab a pastry and coffee. This patisserie opens at 07:00, so it is comfortably open before sunset.

  2. 15:51

    Krakus Mound

    Walk up to Krakus Mound. It is an artificial mound of great age. Find a spot facing WNW to catch the sunset direction.

  3. 16:06

    Krakus Mound

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WNW at 16:06.

  4. 16:26

    Stary Kufer

    Stroll down to browse the antiques shop. It closes at 18:00 on weekdays or 14:00 on Saturdays, so check if it is still open before you go.

  5. 16:41

    Tinctura

    Head to the Italian restaurant for dinner. It is open from 15:00 to 22:00 daily, so it will be ready for your evening meal.

Local tip

The walk up the mound is short but can be steep. Wear sturdy shoes.

Check before you go

  • Antiques shop hours vary by day: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-14:00. Verify opening status before visiting after dark.
  • Sunset is at 16:06 on 15 January. Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot.

Worth knowing

  • Gorąco polecam is open at 15:21 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
  • Stary Kufer 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).

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