News from Kraków

The festive atmosphere can be found in many places in Kraków, but it is at the Main Square that the Christmas spirit is most palpable. On Friday, November 28, a Christmas market will begin at the Town Hall Tower, which every year attracts large numbers of both residents and tourists from around the world.

During the 92nd UFI Global Congress in Hong Kong – the most important event in the global trade fair industry – Poland took center stage! Ewa Woch, President of the Management Board of Targi in Kraków, and Paweł Nikliński, Vice President, received the UFI Marketing Award, the most important distinction in the global trade fair industry. This is the first UFI award ever given to a Polish company, which makes this success even more special.

With the fast pace of life, many of us dream of a short, relaxing trip that will allow us to escape from everyday life, at least for a moment. The latest Easy Breaks Index from Late Rooms – a ranking of the easiest and least stressful short breaks from British airports to European cities – shows that you don't need a week's vacation for an adventurous getaway. Two days are enough. And at the top of the list is... Kraków!

The IBTM World 2025 trade fair, which took place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via on November 18–20, ended with very positive results for the Polish MICE industry. Among nearly 2,479 exhibitors from 140 countries, the Polish National Stand H100 was a striking showcase of what Poland has to offer the global meetings and events industry – modern infrastructure, professional partners, and an increasingly strong competitive position on the international market.

We cordially invite you to participate in a meeting as part of the Polish Congress Ambassadors Program, which will take place on December 1 (Monday) at the Fabryczna 13 Conference Center in Kraków.

The Wawel Dragon, a mythical creature, tame and close to Krakow, has had dragon offspring. All thanks to an initiative by the inhabitants of the Malopolska capital, who have the same weakness for the Wawel dragon as the dragon has for Krakow. Under the care of the oldest of Krakow's dragons, the little dragons will make their home in the city and there will be more and more of them. An English version of this story is now also available, so that the dragon's tale can reach an even wider audience.

On November 19, during a session of the Kraków City Council, councilors adopted—by a vote of 24 in favor, 3 against, and 5 abstentions—a resolution on the “Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) for the Municipality of Kraków.” This is an important step in strengthening the city's climate and energy policy, which is intended to bring Kraków closer to becoming a climate-resilient and more environmentally friendly city.

The first webinar of the Historical Cities 3.0 project, entitled “New cultural tourism spaces in historical cities: where sustainability meets creativity,” is now behind us. We invite you to read the summary of the event.

Shouting in the street, a late party at your neighbors' house, or music coming from a club can make it difficult to sleep. Here are some tips on how to properly report noise at night.

As part of the public task entitled “MICE – tourism sub-strategy,” co-financed by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism, a press conference was held on November 3, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Warsaw hotel to present the MICE sector strategy document.
 

On November 5–7, 2025, the EXPO Kraków International Exhibition and Convention Center will host the 32nd edition of the HORECA® International Hotel and Gastronomy Equipment Fair and the 22nd edition of the ENOEXPO® International Wine Fair, organized by Targi w Krakowie. This is one of the most important events in this part of Europe dedicated to the hotel, catering, and wine industries. This year, the organizers have prepared a number of new features and surprises that will make the fair even more diverse and inspiring.

Kraków is a safe city. This is confirmed by data from law enforcement agencies, as well as international rankings based on statistics and opinions of both visitors and residents of Kraków. On November 4, during a press conference attended by the night mayor and representatives of the police and municipal police, the most important measures being taken to make Kraków an even more friendly place to live were discussed. It was also an opportunity to summarize the holiday season in terms of safety.