Yes — Kraków is a city you can explore with a small child if you plan your route thoughtfully. Most major attractions in the centre have convenient entrances or are located near low‑floor tram and bus stops. Nowa Huta, with its long avenues and wide squares, requires a bit more planning because of the distances between points and sometimes uneven sidewalks.
This article includes a top 10 list of Kraków attractions, a short guide to the most interesting places in Nowa Huta, practical information about tickets and public transport, and concrete tips — how to get around the city with a stroller, where to change a diaper easily, and common mistakes tourists make.
1. Wawel and the Royal Castle — a must‑see, with views over the Vistula and the royal chambers. 2. The Old Town and Main Market Square — Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), St. Mary’s Basilica and charming townhouses. 3. Kazimierz — the old Jewish district, full of atmospheric cafés and restaurants. 4. Oskar Schindler’s Factory — history and exhibitions about the occupation. 5. Kościuszko Mound — a viewpoint and a pleasant short walk. 6. The Jagiellonian University Botanical Garden — a green place to rest. 7. MOCAK — the Museum of Contemporary Art near Podgórze. 8. Planty — the green belt around the Old Town, convenient for stroller walks. 9. Nowa Huta — a spacious, historic district with unique socialist‑realist architecture. 10. Various museums and themed exhibitions (for example the Museum of Kraków and its branches across the city).
This list is a starting point — depending on your time and interests, adjust the pace and choose 3–4 places per day, leaving breaks for feeding, snacks and rest.
Nowa Huta shows a different face of Kraków — planned housing estates, wide avenues, modernist buildings and interesting historical details. It’s worth visiting to see the Central Square (Plac Centralny), Aleja Róż, former administrative buildings of the steelworks and to learn the story of a district that grew up in the specific era of postwar Poland.
Highlights in Nowa Huta include the Nowa Huta Museum (a branch of the Museum of Kraków) with exhibitions and practical information for families, a Cold War shelter route (where themed displays are sometimes available), representative avenues and modernist housing estates, and local cultural centres that organise walks and events. For families, it’s useful to know that several institutions provide changing tables and places for feeding.
Kraków’s public transport offers time‑limited tickets (20, 60, 90 minutes), 24‑hour and multi‑day tickets, and season passes — the best choice depends on the length of your stay and your plans. Tickets can be bought at ticket machines at stops, via mobile apps (including SkyCash and municipal apps) and at passenger service points. Before your trip, decide whether time‑limited tickets or a 24/48‑hour pass is more economical for your plans.
There are also family weekend tickets and municipal family card programmes that offer discounts for selected attractions. Check prices and rules on official channels before arrival because fares and promotions can change.
1) Choose low‑floor trams and buses — most vehicles in Kraków have low floors and designated spaces for strollers and people with reduced mobility, which makes boarding and short transfers easier. 2) Avoid rush hours — morning and afternoon peaks can be crowded; if possible, travel outside these times. 3) Check stops and platforms — some stops have raised platforms or ramps that make boarding easier; others may have steps or narrow passages. 4) Secure the stroller on board — when using the designated space, position the stroller so it doesn’t block the aisle and use straps if available. 5) Consider the surface — the Old Town often has cobblestones and uneven pavements; a stroller with larger, suspension wheels handles these better.
If you plan longer walks around Nowa Huta, remember that distances are larger than in the compact centre — plan the route with several rest stops. Museums and some venues offer changing tables and allow strollers, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead to confirm available facilities.
MPK has invested in low‑floor vehicles; a large share of trams and all buses have low floors and marked spaces for strollers or passengers with reduced mobility. Vehicles often feature voice announcements and there are extra assistance buttons near accessibility spaces to help with exiting.
Keep in mind that not all stops have perfectly matched platform heights; sometimes you’ll face a small step. In museums and some municipal institutions you will find toilets with changing tables or feeding rooms — especially in larger branches of the Museum of Kraków and in major cultural centres.
1) Trying to do too much in one day — tourists often want to see “everything” in a single day; with a stroller it’s better to plan 2–3 stops and include breaks. 2) Not buying tickets in advance — during travel you can waste time looking for a ticket machine; buy tickets in an app or carry small change for machines. 3) Not checking the terrain — Kraków has cobbles and stairs in places; check your route in advance. 4) Using the wrong stroller — a lightweight city stroller is great for short trips, but if you’ll be walking a lot on cobbles and in parks, choose a model with larger, shock‑absorbing wheels.
Flexibility reduces stress: leave room for coffee, a short nap and plan adjustments.
Kraków offers small cafés and family‑friendly restaurants. Around the Old Town and Kazimierz you’ll find many well‑rated places, and some cultural venues provide comfortable spaces for feeding and changing. When visiting Nowa Huta, choose restaurants with spacious interiors or outdoor seating to make manoeuvring a stroller easier.
I recommend checking reviews on popular platforms before you go and choosing places with family amenities (high chairs, children’s menus, changing facilities). That way a lunch break becomes a real rest for everyone.
Morning block: walk along the Planty and enjoy a quick coffee near the Market Square, with a short visit to the exterior of St. Mary’s Basilica (avoid long interior queues if you have a fussy child).
Midday: take a low‑floor tram to Schindler’s Factory or to Podgórze — a light visit to the museum and lunch at a riverside restaurant. Evening: a calm trip to Nowa Huta — a short stroll along Aleja Róż and a rest on a bench at Plac Centralny.
This is only a template — adapt the pace and locations to your child’s rhythm: longer breaks for feeding and rest are key.
Can I board a tram with a stroller? Yes — most trams and buses are low‑floor and have a designated space for strollers; the driver can help if needed.
How to buy a ticket quickly? The fastest options are mobile apps (such as SkyCash) or the ticket machines at stops; remember to validate paper tickets if required.
Do museums have changing tables and feeding rooms? Larger museums and city branches often have family facilities; call the branch you plan to visit to confirm availability.
Are there family discounts at attractions? Yes — many municipal institutions offer family tickets or discounts for holders of family cards; check the rules of each venue before you go.
1) Early mornings are golden — quieter, less crowded and easier to take photos without a crowd. 2) Check local events — Nowa Huta often hosts open days, themed walks and exhibitions; during these events you can get to know the district from the inside. 3) A changing table isn’t always a full “baby room” — sometimes it’s a single unit in a museum toilet, so it’s wise to carry a portable mat and a few wet wipes.
These small tricks can turn an outing with a child from a logistical puzzle into an enjoyable adventure.
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If you’d like to explore Kraków or Nowa Huta with someone who knows these places and can tailor the pace to your family, consider hiring the private guide Małgorzata Kasprowicz. Contact details and service information are available on the guide’s website.
Good luck with your planning and I wish you many pleasant, stress‑free walks around Kraków with your little one!
