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Kate & Brendan · Kraków · Friday 14 May 2027Celebrate with us in Krakow.
We're celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and Brendan's 60th birthday — and we'd love you here with us, in the heart of Kraków.
Friday, 14 May 2027The weekend
A few days together in Kraków
Come for three days or stay a whole week — the plan is to get together as a family, laugh, and enjoy every moment. The only event that's set in stone is Friday evening, May 14th. The rest of the days are yours to explore Krakow at your own pace.
Wed–Thu
13 MayArrive
13 MayArrive
Check in & first stroll
Land at Kraków Airport, Uber to Hotel Wyspiański (~$20). Day one is easy — just a gentle stroll across the Main Square (Rynek) right by the hotel, and your first zapiekanka.
Friday
14 MayDaytime
14 MayDaytime
Kraków on foot
Wawel, the dragon, the Cloth Hall and bohemian Kazimierz — all within a walk. We'll send you a little map of our favourite spots.
Friday
14 MayEvening ★
14 MayEvening ★
The main event
The evening at Srebrna Góra vineyard
Join us for an evening at the vineyard as we celebrate Brendan's 60th Birthday and Kate & Brendan's 20th Wedding Anniversary.
Enjoy a traditional Polish feast featuring pierogi, kiełbasa, Polish BBQ, and other local favorites, followed by music, dancing, and plenty of time to celebrate together with family and friends.
Polish hospitality means the beer, vodka and all other drinks are included. NA ZDROWIE!
Attire: Casual. Please leave the formal wear at home—come comfortable and ready to enjoy a fun, relaxed evening!
PLEASE, NO GIFTS.
Sat–Sun
15 May+Bonus
15 May+Bonus
Stay a little longer
If you have time — a trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine (UNESCO) or Schindler's Factory. Stay with us up to seven days.
Where you'll stay
Hotel Wyspiański
A 3-star hotel in the very heart of the Old Town — five minutes' walk to the Main Square, ten to the station. We've pre-booked a good few rooms for our family and friends; each guest books their own room so the reservation is in your name.
How to book your room — 3 steps
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RSVP below
Fill in the short form so we know you're coming and for which dates.
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Book with our group code
We'll email you a link and group code for Hotel Wyspiański — book your room in a minute.
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We take it from here
Airport tips, the party transfer and a city guide arrive step by step, by email. Book your room by the end of August — you can still change or cancel it up to February 14.
At your doorstep
- Main Market Square — 5 min walk
- Kraków Główny station — 10 min
- Cafés, bars & billiards right by the hotel
- Planty park around the Old Town — from the door
Room block dates: 13–17 May 2027
Address: ul. Westerplatte 15, 31-033 Kraków ↗
📍 See on map ↗Getting here
From the airport to the hotel
You land at Kraków Airport (KRK), about 11 km west of the centre. From there to Hotel Wyspiański you have three easy options:
| Option | Time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uber / Bolt recommended | 25–30 min | ~$15–25 | Easiest. Order in the app from arrivals, straight to the door. |
| Train (SKA) | ~20 min + 10 min walk | ~$7 | To Kraków Główny every ~30 min, then a 10-min walk to the hotel. |
| Official taxi | 25–30 min | ~$30–40 | Rank outside arrivals. Ask for the fare up front. |
Party transfer
Getting to Srebrna Góra — on us
The Srebrna Góra vineyard sits above the Vistula in Bielany (ul. Księcia Józefa 120), about 8 km from the hotel. On Friday 14 May we run a coach from the hotel to the vineyard. There's no coach back — after the party just grab a taxi (Bolt/Uber). Be in the lobby at the pickup time for the ride there.
Pickup: ⟨time⟩ · Hotel Wyspiański lobby
Venue: 📍 Srebrna Góra, ul. Księcia Józefa 120 ↗
📍 See on map ↗Passports & entry
- Poland is in the Schengen Area — one border check covers the whole trip.
- 🇮🇪 Ireland (EU): a valid passport or national ID card — no visa; use the EU/EEA lane.
- 🇺🇸 USA: no visa for up to 90 days; passport valid at least 3 months beyond your trip (issued within the last 10 years). By May 2027 you'll likely also need an ETIAS authorisation — apply online (~€20, a few minutes, valid 3 years) before you fly.
- A biometric check at the border — photo & fingerprints (the EU's new EES); expect long queues, so allow extra time. Emergency number: 112.
Explore Kraków
Almost all of it, on foot
You're staying right in the middle of it. Here's what to see — with the walking time from your hotel and a map link.
Rynek Underground Museum
A striking museum beneath the Main Square — medieval Kraków revealed under glass floors, among the ruins of the old merchant market.
Timed tickets — book ahead (often closed Tuesdays)📍 Google Maps ↗Wawel Castle & the Dragon
The royal castle and cathedral above the Vistula — and the fire-breathing dragon below.
📍 Google Maps ↗Kazimierz & zapiekanki
The old Jewish quarter — and the legendary zapiekanki from Endzior at the Plac Nowy rotunda.
📍 Endzior, Plac Nowy ↗Wieliczka Salt Mine
An underground cathedral carved in salt, 135 m down. A UNESCO half-day trip from the city.
⚠ Book tickets ≥14 days ahead — it sells out.🎟 Book tickets ↗📍 Google Maps ↗Schindler's Factory
A moving WWII museum in Oskar Schindler's enamel factory, across the river in Podgórze.
📍 Google Maps ↗Planty & café crawl
The green park ring around the Old Town — perfect for a stroll between coffees.
📍 Google Maps ↗Zakrzówek Lagoon
A stunning turquoise lake in a former limestone quarry — now a park with cliffs, a promenade and swimming spots. A local must-see.
📍 Google Maps ↗Kościuszko Mound
A grand earthen mound with sweeping panoramic views over Kraków and the Vistula valley — climb to the top for the best city panorama.
📍 Google Maps ↗Father Bernatek Footbridge
A romantic footbridge over the Vistula, hung with love padlocks and floating acrobat sculptures — linking Kazimierz and Podgórze.
📍 Google Maps ↗CK Browar
A cavernous cellar brewpub by the Planty — house-brewed beer and hearty Polish food.
📍 Google Maps ↗Getting around
Trams & tickets
Honestly? You'll walk almost everywhere from the hotel. Trams are handy for Wieliczka or Schindler's Factory. Buy a ticket from the machine on board (contactless), at a stop, or in the Jakdojade app — and validate once on board. Google Maps shows tram and bus routes with live times, and jakdojade.pl (available in English) plans any trip door-to-door.
| MPK ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 4 zł |
| 30 minutes | 6 zł |
| 60 minutes | 8 zł |
| 90 minutes | 9 zł |
| 24-hour (city) | 20 zł |
Good to know
Money
Złoty (PLN). Cards & contactless everywhere.
Language
Polish; English widely spoken in the centre.
Tipping
Optional — around 10% if you enjoyed it.
Plugs
Type C/E, 230V. Bring an EU adapter (like this).
Emergency
112
May weather
Spring — mild days, cool evenings, the odd shower. Pack a light layer & umbrella.
Taste of Kraków
Try pierogi, żurek (sour rye soup), oscypek (smoked cheese), an obwarzanek from the blue carts, and zapiekanka at Plac Nowy.
Flying home
Buy liquids — vodka, cordials, preserves — airside, past airport security, and they're allowed on board. Perfect for edible souvenirs.
Phone & data (US)
US travelers: ask your carrier to add an international data plan (~$40) so your phone works in Poland.
Bars & nightlife
Kazimierz is the nightlife heart — bars around Plac Nowy (Alchemia), plus cellar pubs around the Old Town.
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