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Things to do in Cracow

White-water rafting

Cracow might seem like an unlikely location for white-water rafting, but the city boasts 350m (1,148ft) man-made rapids on the Vistula River. The Olympic course offers high-adrenaline action, and the professional instructors are on hand to help you navigate the water hazards. Afterwards you can relax in the nearby sauna.

Tel: 12 259 3540.
Website: www.kolna.pl

Laser arena

This former hotel on the riverside (ulica Marii Konopnickiej 28) has now been converted into a laser arena, where gun-toting adversaries can fight it out in simulated battles. Hits are registered by a computer system, making this a safe environment to let off steam in the heart of Cracow.

Tel: 60 442 3174.
Website: www.laserarena.pl/krakow

Volleyball

Cracow might be a long way from the coast but you can still play beach volleyball here. That’s thanks to a man-made stretch of sand on the riverbank near Wawel Castle, which also offers beach football. However, by night the focus shifts from sport to partying, when Cracow Beach is turns into an outdoor club.

Tel: 53 095 0303.
Website: www.plazakrakow.com.pl/sport

Hiking

The Tatra Mountains are the highest range of the Carpathian Mountains. Located 100km (62 miles) south of Cracow, they make for a great day trip and have many hiking trails to explore. Mt Kasprowy Wierch (1,985m/6,512ft) is particularly impressive and when you get to the summit (with the help of a cable car) you can stand with one foot in Poland and the other in Slovakia.

Watching football

The Manchester United of Poland’s domestic football league, Wisla Krakow are regular champions and well worth going to watch. The atmosphere is raw and the tickets cheap (well, compared to other European leagues at least). Tickets can be bought from the nearby Wislacki Swait shop next to the ground, although you need ID to buy them.

Tel: 12 623 9595.
Website: www.wisla.krakow.pl

Golfing

If you’re bringing your golf clubs with you, then head to the Krakow Valley Golf and Country Club, which is about 20km (12 miles) outside the city. Touted as one of the largest and best courses in Central Europe, it’s no surprise the fairways get busy, so book ahead. Alternatively if you haven’t got time for a full 18, pay a visit to the Royal Krakow Golf and Country Club and use their nine-hole course. Both clubs have restaurants for those that work up a hearty appetite during the game.

Krakow Valley Golf and Country Club
Tel: 12 258 6000.
Website: www.krakow-valley.com

Royal Krakow Golf and Country Club
Tel: 12 281 9170.
Website: www.krakowgolf.cal.pl

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