About this site
Historic royal residence and fortified hill complex overlooking the Vistula River in Kraków.
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Castles & Palaces
Wawel Royal Castle
Kraków · Poland
POLNo ticket recorded50.0540° N · 19.9354° ECastle / Museum
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Wawel Hill opens daily from 6:00 AM until dusk; museum exhibition schedules vary by date.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Tickets are required for museum exhibitions; admission is capacity-limited and entry times vary by exhibition.
Know before you go
- Bags
- Backpacks, large bags, framed baby carriers, strollers, umbrellas and Nordic walking sticks are not permitted in exhibitions and must be checked. Oversized luggage cannot be accepted.
- House rules
- Weapons and items posing danger to visitors or collections are prohibited. Exhibition closures and times may change for institutional events.
- Lockers & storage
- A checkroom operates during castle opening hours but does not accept suitcases or bags larger than handheld size.
Record status
- Selection
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- Video research
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Videos & visitor guides
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Map & location
Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Poland
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