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Summer in Kraków – 5 Fun Things To Do in 2025 (Besides Getting Hungover)
Updated: Because summer’s back, your flight’s booked, and your liver’s probably not ready.
Look, we all know Kraków’s nightlife goes hard (shoutout to anyone who’s crawled out of Bodega at sunrise looking like a crypt keeper), but summer in this city hits different. Between parties, pierogi, and possibly losing a shoe somewhere on Bracka Street, you’ve got golden daylight till 9 PM and way more options than just sipping vodka in a dark basement (though we still highly recommend that too).
Here’s your 2025 summer cheat sheet for fun, chill, and semi-sober things to do in Kraków when the sun’s out and the city’s vibing.
1. Evening River Cruise (Yes, It’s as Romantic as It Sounds)
Once you’ve seen Kraków from the ground (and maybe the gutter), try seeing it from the water. Book yourself onto a chilled-out boat cruise down the Vistula—ideally with a cold beer or glass of prosecco in hand. Most boats leave near Wawel Castle and float past bridges, cathedrals, swans, and couples taking engagement pics.
Vibe level: 10/10 if you’re on a date. 8/10 if you’re just trying to feel something after three nights out.
Pro tip: Bring your own tunes and speakers if you rent a private boat—it’s legal, and more fun than pretending to care about the audio guide.
2. City Bike Tour (Sweat Gently While Looking Cultured)
Kraków is mostly flat and super bike-friendly. You’ll glide past the Old Town, through the Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz), and out along the river—all while a cheerful guide tells you stuff you probably won’t remember, but hey, you’re moving and it feels productive.
You can do 2-hour loops or sign up for “bike and pierogi” combos (legit, they exist). The best part? No helmet hair in your Insta pics.
Note to self: Hydrate. Cycling + last night’s vodka = interesting leg decisions.
3. The Ring Park (a.k.a. Kraków’s Chillout Belt)
The locals call it Planty. We call it heaven when you need grass, shade, and zero decisions. This massive park loops all the way around the Old Town and is full of fountains, benches, and buskers who think they’re the next Ed Sheeran.
Grab an iced coffee, lie under a tree, and let your bones rest. It’s also perfect for a lazy picnic if you’ve got leftover kebab (don’t act like you don’t).
Summer 2025 tip: Head near the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre section—more shade, less screaming kids.
4. Lakeside Beaches (Yes, Kraków Has Beaches, Don’t @ Me)
When it’s 30°C and you’re wondering if Kraków has a coastline (spoiler: no), head to one of the city’s lakes. Bagry, Zakrzówek, Kryspinów—all within easy reach and all poppin’ in summer.
You’ll find food trucks, paddleboards, sunbathers, techno DJs on random Sundays, and yes, actual sand at some spots. No salty sea, but 100% fewer jellyfish and way cheaper mojitos.
Don’t forget sunscreen. Polish sun will burn you and the nearest pharmacy might only sell anti-chafing cream.
5. Wolski Forest (Nature Detox, Because Why Not)
Need to outrun your hangover or your life choices? Head to Wolski Forest. It’s Kraków’s green jungle—tons of shady trails, hills, hidden monasteries, and a chance to pretend you’re on a wellness retreat.
You’ll stumble across the city zoo (skip it unless you love goats), scenic viewpoints over the river valley, and that one random mansion on a hill that no one fully understands.
Good shoes. Bad sandals will betray you.
Bonus Life Hack: Recover, then Party Again
Kraków summer’s all about balance. One day you’re hiking, the next you’re face-down in a shot rack at La Bodega. It’s the circle of life, baby.
If you haven’t done our Krakow Party Animals Pub Crawl yet—what are you doing? Book it now, meet people who also forget where they left their dignity, and dance like it's 2005 and Pitbull still runs the charts.
Click here to join the madness
TL;DR: Kraków summer 2025 = lakes, bikes, beers, boats, trees, vibes, chaos. You’re gonna love it. Just don’t swim after shots.
See you in the sun. Or the cellar. Or both.