Zalew Nowohucki [Nowa Huta's Lake & Park]

What | Park Zalew Nowohucki [Nowa Huta's Lake Park] 

Where | ul. Bulwarowa 39, 31-751 Kraków. See map. 

Parking | Free parking spaces available on Bulwarowa street.

Tram stop | From Stare Miasto [Old Town] Kraków (Teatr Bagatela stop) take tram 70 or 73, to Kombinat stop and walk about 8 minutes to the park. Search for more connections here.

Stroller, wheelchair access | Yes

What to do | Man-made lake, playground, walkways and bike paths. Large local park around the lake with a number of benches and picnic areas. Fishing, tennis courts, volleyball grounds, snack bars and restaurant. Child-bike rentals on site. Popular place for residents of Nowa Huta and surrounding areas. During summer months in 2015, outdoor cinema and workout projects (free of charge).

Price, discounts | Free

Restrooms | In the restaurant only.

English speaking | No

Website |  Zalew Nowohucki Wikipedia

Galicia Jewish Museum [Żydowskie Muzeum Galicja]

What | Galicia Jewish Museum [Żydowskie Muzeum Galicja]

Where | ul. Dajwór 18, 31-052 Krakow. See map. The museum is located on ul. Dajwór in the heart of Kazimierz, Kraków’s Jewish quarter, and is a short taxi ride or 20 minute walk from the city centre.  
 

Parking | Street parking or guarded parking lots on Dajwór St. 

Tram stop | From the city centre, take tram 7, 9, 11, 13, 24, 50 oraz 51 to the ul. Miodowa stop, and then walk down ul. Dajwór to the Museum.

Stroller, wheelchair access | Yes. A fully accessible museum building for pushchairs, prams and wheelchairs.

What to do | The Galicia Jewish Museum offers a variety of kids friendly programs and activities: interactive, hands-on areas in selected exhibitions, a kid’s corner open all day, every day, packed with toys and other activities, regular cultural and educational events for families, the Café, school holiday and weekend programs, plus free English lessons for local children, baby changing facilities, complimentary baby food and bottle warming.

Hours | Open daily from 10.00 AM till 6.00 PM, closed on Yom Kippur and Christmas Day.

Price, discounts | Adults 15 zł., students 10zł., seniors 12 zł.

Restrooms | Yes. Baby changing facilities.

English speaking | Yes. 

Website | Galicia Jewish Museum