Where to have a date in Krakow during COVID19?

Krakow is a city that hides many romantic places perfect for a date. However, the list has been heavily truncated by the coronavirus pandemic. We will not take a loved one to a candlelit dinner in one of the restaurants in the Old Town this year. This does not mean that we can only arrange romantic meetings at home. In Krakow, we still find charming places where you can go for a romantic walk. Many of them are now deserted, so it’s the perfect time to meet outdoors with your significant other – not to mention that the freezing temperatures outside just keep everyone else in 😉

Washington Avenue

Washington Avenue is one of the most beautiful avenues in Krakow, 1.1 km long. The avenue leads from Salwator to the Kościuszko Mound, it is planted with trees, 31 of which are monuments of nature. Perfect place for a date. 

Bednarski Park

Opened with great fanfare at the end of the 19th century, the park’s founder Wojciech Bednarski was reportedly carried around like a winning quarterback for his accomplishment, while newspapers as far away as St. Petersburg applauded the park’s establishment. Officially Bednarski Park occupies 9.2 hectares, but the green terrain above the center of Podgrze basically covers the entire area between Rynek Podgórski in the East and the Mateczny Roundabout in the West. 

The Wolski Forest

500 ha forest complex that is totally worth your while! There are hiking trails, walking paths and bike trails. Wolski Forest has been called one of Kraków’s best diversions since it is not exactly on any beaten path yet so attractive and beautiful. The terrain is not difficult but it does include hilly areas especially Sowiniec Hill .Cross country skiing trails are popular during the winter. There are total of 35 km (22 miles) of hiking, biking trails here. Some areas are nature preserves within the Forest but entire forest is protected. The zoo is worth the visit as well and you can reach it via Wolski Forest walking trails. 

The Colourful Stairs of Podgorze

One of the city’s youngest landmarks. It is located at Tatrzanska Street in Podgorze and it has been painted in many collors in 2013 – during the Fresh Zone contest. It is a very Instagramable place 😉  The project was called ‘Watch your step’ – and this is the main topic of the installation. The authors, Agnieszka Rola and Monika Pasek, wanted to give life to the forgotten steps, therefore they have covered them in colors and meaningful sentences, e.g. one of the steps is covered with a sentence ‘Nigdy nie dorosnij’, which means ‘Never grow up’.

Ballon Flight with DobraAtmosfera.pl

You can see if the balloon from DobraAtmosfera is not flying and give that a go! Every time before coming to the balloon please make sure that flights are being held by calling +48 500 350 505. Flights take place only if weather conditions are relevant! Flights can be suspended due to the change of weather without information in advance.

From their site: The installation is first in Poland, and one of only a few around the world. Krakow is an outstanding city, which should be shown to tourists and citizens exactly from up above:

„From a birds view – unlike in many European cities, in Krakow the middle ages’ city plan is clearly visible. When we raise above rooftops, we will see rare checked street system, nowadays surrounded only by ruins of the defensive wall.

The view speaks to the mind and recalls the fascinating image of Thirteen Century’s Stronghold City, surrounded by walls, reinforced with 47 towers, ran around for 3 km. 8 main gates led to the city. Until today only one of them preserved. The walls protected not only people but also architectural pearls.”

A walk along the Vistula River

The Vistula, the longest and largest river in Poland, is the 9th-longest river in Europe, at 1,047 kilometers (651 miles) in length. The drainage-basin, reaching into three other nations covers 193,960 km² (74,890 sq mi), of which 168,868 km² (65,200 sq mi) is in Poland – 54% of Poland. And this lovely river passes through Krakow and provides a wonderful place to promenade with your loved one!

Father Bernatek Footbridge

Linking Kazimierz and Podgorze suburb, this over 140m long bridge spans the Wisla river providing a safe and pleasant crossing to pedestrians and cyclists since 2010. It also runs as a padlock bridge (of course we had to have one!). So… you can always buy a lock and declare your love and throw the key in the Vistula River. Though I would not recommend that… if you are eco-friendly 😉

Krakow Mounds

Krakow’s two prehistoric landmarks, the Mound of Krak (Kopiec Kraka) and the Mound of Wanda (Kopiec Wandy) have always mystified historians. Scholars maintain they were either the 7th-century monumental tombs or fortifications or pagan temples. 

Tyniec

You can actually walk to Tyniec from the City center, along the Vistula River.

Krakow Zoo

260 species of animals!

Yours sincerly,

The Twisted Red LadyBug