Kraków Photo Tours

12/02/2026

It's that time of year again, when Krakowians and people across Poland feast on Pączki - over 100 million of them, consumed in one day!

If you're new in Poland or just visiting, you may have seen long queues outside some baker's, and crates of doughnuts stacked in the shops.

Here's our essential guide to Pączki, where to get the best, fun facts, prices and a recipe to make your own.

Over 100million Pączki are consumed on Tłusty Czwartek

04/02/2026

The Auschwitz-Birkenau museum announced today (4.2.26) that entry tickets for visitors to the museum will only be available online from the 1st of March.

The museum has taken action to avoid 2am pickups, having guests queue for tickets, and other unscrupulous practices by some tour operators.

Museum takes action to counter unscrupulous tour operators

27/01/2026

Today marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

I’ve visited many times, to reflect, remember and pay my respects.

Sadly we don’t seem to learn from the horrors of the past.

I was fortunate to meet survivors on different occasions and events.

The encounter which touched me deeply was meeting a group from LA visiting Birkeanu for the march of the living.

I was covering the event for various publications and had the chance to talk with and photograph a group of survivors from LA.

One of the ladies Paula Lebovics held in her hand a now infamous photo of her as a child when the camp was liberated.

Sadly Paula passed late 2025 having lived a full life, and given back so much, sharing her testimony and education others.

My wife’s family also lived next door to one of the famous Auschwitz escapees. Jerzy Tabeau, known as the ‘Polish Major’ in the Auschwitz protocols.

I nodded hi and dzień dobry to him , across the garden fence, over the years, having no idea, who he was until his death.

Today, more so than ever, we should remember my favourite quotation.

‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, Is that good me do nothing’

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https://sfi.usc.edu/news/2025/10/37481-we-remember-paula-lebovics?fbclid=IwVERDUAPliSlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHH23DK76Khv3227gvNeTG1TJ-7Sij4RpPz4Vbrsvcp9jdIHfvqxLHN597Uo_aem_D5oVPIe55e8OhCzpD_457A

04/01/2026

A guide to the newly introduced Clean Transport Zone, - SCT/L*Z, which went live on 1st January. Welcomed by many, but not by all!

Kraków launches Clean Transport Zone

18/12/2025

In the first of a new series of Guides to Kraków I’m sharing a comprehensive overview of the best ways to get from Kraków Airport into the city.

Many of us will have their preferred way to get to and from the airport, but this may still be useful to share with family, friends or visiting colleagues.

I plan to publish more Guide to Kraków on topics such as; cafes & bars, tourist traps, city transport, general tips and advice, restaurants etc. I’d welcome any feedback on this guide, what’s good, what’s not, what’s missing and any suggestions on guides you would find useful.

Essential guide to the airport and getting to the city

12/12/2025

On Saturday, 6th December, the Kraków Christmas tree lights were switched on, watched by a huge crowd who gathered for the event.

The heart of Kraków transformed into a winter wonderland as the Christmas tree lights in the Market Square were officially switched on.

Our video captures it all – the Christmas tree shimmering against the backdrop of the Sukiennice and Bazylika Mariacka, together with the festive stalls of the Christmas Market filled with handmade crafts, warm mulled wine, and the charming children’s carousel turning gently as families and children soaked in the atmosphere.

Kraków at Christmas feels quite special. Whether you’re visiting the market or simply enjoying the view from afar, we hope this video brings you a little of the city’s holiday magic.

Wesołych Świąt from Kraków!

Christmas Tree Lights & Christmas Market

09/12/2025

Kraków christmas tree lights were switched on this weekend, watched by a huge crowd. I took video of the switch on, which will be coming soon.

Meanwhile here’s a short drone film which I took later in the evening, when the crowds had thinned a bit.

https://krakowexpats.pl/event/krakow-at-christmas/

03/12/2025

At 10am on Thursday 4th December, the 83rd Kraków Nativity Scene contest will take place on Ryenk.

Participants gather with their nativity scenes from 10 am, around the Adam Mickiewicz statue on Rynek. (or under the cover of Sukinneicec, if the weather isn’t so kind)

Then at 12 midday, they parade around Rynek, then present their nativity scenes on the stage.

Our video and interview with Kraków Museum's director of Intangible Heritage, Dr. Andzrej Szoka, from last year’s 82nd NATIVITY SCENE CONTEST - SZOPKA KRAKOWSKA - will give you an idea of what to expect.

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Kraków's UNESCO-listed, world-famous nativity scene parade and contest dates back to the 19th century.

82nd NATIVITY SCENE CONTEST Thur 5th December 2024Kraków's UNESCO-listed, world-famous nativity scene parade and contest dates back to the 19th century. 00:...

25/11/2025

A moving look at the UK & Commonwealth Remembrance Service, which was held at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Krakow, on 7th November.

The poignant lament “Flowers of the Forest.”, was performed by Lindsay Davidson, dedicated to the fallen, and recorded especially to accompany this video.
A moment to remember and honour all who served.
Lest We Forget.

https://krakowexpats.pl/event/service-of-remembrance/

British Embassy Warsaw

Lest We Forget

18/11/2025

Video and photographs of Independence Day in Kraków.

Poland celebrated National Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości), on 11th November, when Poles commemorated the 107th anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918, after 123 years of partition.

Narodowe Święto Niepodległości

15/11/2025

On Friday, 7th November 2025, a memorial service dedicated to Elżbieta Penderecka took place at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Kraków.

Music was performed by Sinfonietta Cracovia, mourners had the opportunity to pay their respects and enter messages in a book of remembrance.

Elżbieta Penderecka was the widow of the late Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki; however, she was also a significant figure in the cultural and music communities of Poland and worldwide.

Details on the illustrious career and life of Elżbieta Penderecka can be found here.

https://beethoven.org.pl/stowarzyszenie/en/elzbieta-penderecka/

https://youtu.be/oYkcpdOfmvQ

On Friday 7th November 2025, a memorial service dedicated to Elżbieta Penderecka took place at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Kraków.Music was perfo...

11/11/2025

Photographs from today's 107th celebration of Independence.

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