Obviously, you need to see the Old Town and at least a few of Cracow’s 'musts': Main Square, St. Mary’s Church, Cloth Hall – how about a melex tour? Visit also Wawel Royal Castle, where you can admire Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Lady with an Ermine'. Definitely worth a trip is also Wieliczka Salt Mine – 245 km of corridors and wonders made of salt, like the extraordinary chandelier of 2,500 crystals!

For a bit of rivalry and a lot of fun – try the city games! It’s the best way to actively immerse yourself in the city’s history. Would you rather skip the challenge and just unwind after the intense day filled with presentations? The solution would be a relaxing scenic cruise on the Vistula: the city looks amazing from this perspective. And for a more refined entertainment – the Cracow Opera is just across the street!

The key to relationship building is to have shared experiences. You prefer the more extreme ones? Choose an escape room or visit the haunted house – a rush of adrenalin guaranteed. An attraction for the bitterness lovers will be a visit to the Cracow brewery, including a meal paired with the beverage, a tour and a brewing seminar. Or have an outing in the style of the communism era: a tour of Cracow’s remains of the regime, in the iconic Fiat 126p and Nysa cars, accompanied by a brisk guide. A 'period meal' is also in the agenda!

What do you bring home from your stay in Cracow? The most obvious choice will be the famous Cracow obwarzanki, a certified regional product. Recommendable is also amber: you can buy it in the Cloth Hall market, but for more unusual finds have a look at specialist stores on Grodzka or Floriańska street. You can also look for trinkets with the motif of the Lajkonik or the Wawel Dragon – symbols of Cracow. More ideas – on the Vienna House Stories blog.