Yes — absolutely. Many places connected with the Jewish history of Kraków are accessible today, and you can plan a themed full day so that it’s both comfortable and rich in content. Important: not all sites in the historic parts of the city are barrier-free, but you can arrange the route to visit well-equipped museums while seeing characteristic spots in Kazimierz from the outside or navigating to alternative accessible options. Below you’ll find a tested plan and practical tips to make visiting easier.
An example route I recommend: morning in central Kazimierz with a visit to an accessible museum, a coffee and lunch break at a place with facilities, an afternoon in Zabłocie visiting modern, accessible museums. In the evening you can enjoy an easy walk along the smoother streets of Kazimierz or relax at your hotel. In the text I describe specific sites, what to expect in terms of accessibility, and how to avoid problematic sections.
At the end there’s a list of practical tips — what to bring, how to schedule breaks, and when to ask for help. If you want, I can also prepare a route variant tailored to your pace and starting point.
Remember: before visiting it’s worth calling the place you plan to visit to confirm current accessibility information and opening hours. That helps avoid surprises.
I, Małgorzata Kasprowicz, prepared this route to be friendly and realistic — I base it on information from museums and city institutions as well as on practical experiences of visitors.
Galicia Jewish Museum - ideal for a start: a modern, compact museum with bright spaces, wide passageways and an adapted toilet. This place gives a good, meaningful introduction to the history and culture of the Jewish community in Galicia and is friendly to families and people using wheelchairs.
Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory - an important historical site with good infrastructure: the exhibition occupies several levels connected by an elevator, the building has toilets adapted for people with disabilities, and the museum offers audio materials and accommodations for visitors with visual or hearing impairments. This site combines history with comfortable movement—good for an afternoon in Zabłocie.
MOCAK - Museum of Contemporary Art - excellent accessibility: the building was designed with convenience in mind, with no thresholds, wide doors, elevators and adapted toilets. MOCAK also runs programs and workshops tailored to different needs, offers hearing loops and materials for blind visitors. It’s a good choice for those who enjoy contemporary perspectives on art and want to spend time comfortably in a museum space.
Rynek Podziemny and other branches of the Museum of Kraków - some branches of the city museum, after modernizations, offer amenities such as ramps, elevators and materials for blind or deaf visitors. Choose branches that explicitly list their adaptations — not all historic buildings are equally accessible, so check each venue separately.
Additional accessibility-friendly places: some modern cafés and restaurants along the Zabłocie–Kazimierz route have step-free entrances and accessible toilets — it’s worth checking in advance or asking for a ground-floor table.
Old Synagogue (Szeroka) - a beautiful and important museum, but the square in front of the synagogue is reached by several steps down and the building has architectural barriers, no elevator and no adapted toilet. When planning a visit inside such sites, consider: choosing alternative branches of the museum, photographing facades and information panels from level locations, and asking about the possibility of special arrangements if you contact the museum in advance.
Remuh Cemetery and Remuh Synagogue - a place of great spiritual and historical significance, with narrow passages and historical surfaces that can be uneven. If you want to visit Rabbi Remu’s grave, consider a short exterior viewing from spots where the paving is even, or ask the site staff for assistance — they often help visitors navigate the grounds.
Streets of Kazimierz - cobbles, raised islands and irregularities: Kazimierz has atmosphere but also historic, uneven paving and stone slabs. Don’t skip the district, but plan your route to use main, smoother streets and use a taxi or public transport for short transfers when cobbles are especially challenging.
Practical rule: if a venue repeatedly warns about barriers on its website, take it seriously and arrange individual details before arrival. Often a little help from staff or a different order of visits solves the problem.
If seeing the interior of a particular synagogue is essential to you, write or call the institution before your visit — sometimes they can arrange an entry at a more convenient time or provide support to overcome small obstacles.
Morning - 10:00: Start in Kazimierz at the Galicia Jewish Museum or another small accessible museum. Morning hours mean fewer crowds and a calmer pace. The Galicia Museum is compact and comfortable for wheelchair users.
After the museum - 12:00: A short coffee and light meal break at one of the accessible ground-floor cafés. Choose places with step-free entrances or a ramp - it’s worth calling ahead and asking for a ground-floor table.
Afternoon - 13:30–17:00: Transfer to Zabłocie - here you can visit Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory and MOCAK. Both sites offer amenities: elevators, accessible toilets and helpful staff. This is a good time for an extended thematic part of the day. If it gets hot or fatigue sets in, the museums have cafés and places to rest.
Evening - 18:00: A gentle end to the day with a walk along the smoother parts of Kazimierz, or relaxation in a restaurant with accessibility. If you want, plan a short trip to the Main Market Square - the area in front of the Cloth Hall has easier access, and the Underground Market has barrier-free solutions (if you plan to go below ground, make sure the route is comfortable for you).
Transport and logistics: Zabłocie and Kazimierz are well connected by trams and buses; stops are close to museums but not always directly at the entrance. Often the most convenient option is a taxi or door-to-door transport for short stretches, especially if you want to avoid uneven cobbles.
Call ahead — even places that declare accessibility. Confirming opening hours, available toilets and possible staff assistance will save time and stress.
Plan breaks every 1.5–2 hours — museums are usually good for resting, with benches and cafés, but have a backup plan: a small square with a bench or a café with an easy entrance.
Bring a small comfort kit — water bottle, light wrap, phone powerbank, and a list of phone numbers for the places you plan to visit. It’s also useful to carry a disabled parking card or documents that entitle you to concessions — museums often offer discounts for people with certificates and their carers.
Consider door-to-door transport — a taxi with assistance for boarding can be more sensible than trying to manoeuvre narrow, cobbled sidewalks. Ask your accommodation about ordering a taxi that provides help.
If you travel with a partially sighted or deaf person — check availability of audio description, captions and hearing loops at the venues you plan to visit. Many places provide these materials if requested in advance.
Documents entitling you to concessions — disability ID, and any caregiver documents.
Phone with charged battery and a powerbank — useful for maps, contacts and possible audio materials from museums.
Small first-aid kit and water — breaks are important, especially during an intensive day of sightseeing.
Comfortable jacket or light wrap — museums can be cool and short outdoor stops may be breezy.
A list of places with phone numbers — handy if you need to confirm accessibility or ask for help.
Planning and flexibility are key. Choose museums and institutions that declare accessibility and reserve time for rest. A route combining the Galicia Jewish Museum, Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory and MOCAK provides an excellent, moving and varied experience of Jewish Kraków while preserving comfort of movement.
Avoid overloading the schedule: if the weather is bad or cobbles make movement difficult, move part of the program indoors to museums. If visiting a place with architectural barriers is very important to you — contact them in advance and ask about individual arrangements.
If you’d like, I can prepare a personalized day plan tailored to your pace, starting point and preferences — I’ll include wheelchair-friendly places, the best accessible cafés and transport options. I’m happy to help you plan a comfortable and memorable day following the traces of Jewish Kraków.
Happy planning and see you in Kraków - Małgorzata Kasprowicz.
If you wish, I can now prepare a short version of the route with approximate times and lunch spots, or suggest an alternative for a rainy day. Tell me which you prefer.
