Safety
Kraków is a very safe place but as with any big city, it’s worth taking sensible precautions. Keep your belongings safe! A purse, backpack or camera, left unattended can become an easy prey for thieves.
It is important to have copies of all documents.
IMPORTANT RULES AND FACTS:
- Alcohol consumption in public places (parks, banks of a river, squares etc.) is strictly forbidden and subjected to high penalty!
- Smoking cigarettes is prohibited in certain places (like universities, halls of residence, workplaces, public transport - buses, trams, trains, cabs, bus/ tram stops, stations, restaurants, pubs, playgrounds). You are allowed to smoke in some of the above mentioned places if there is a smoking area.
- Do not cross the street during red light or when there is no crossing. There are actual fines for that.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal and can result in prosecution
- Cycling and under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden and subjected to high penalty
- Since 10:00pm to 06.00am there are quiet hours.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Emergency situations posing a risk to your health, life or property (24h): 112
Municipal police (pl Straż miejska): 986
Fire brigade (pl Straż pożarna): 998
Ambulance (pl Pogotowie ratunkowe): 999
Police (pl Policja): 997
Medical information: +48 12 661 22 40 (24/7)
These numbers are free to call - only use them in a real emergency.
POLICE STATION
In case of being robbed you need to go to the Police Station (pl Komisariat Policji):
- Komisariat Policji w Krakowie
Address: 29 Rynek Główny
Telephone number: +48 12 615 73 17
Opening hours: 24h - Komisariat Policji I w Krakowie
Address: 35 Szeroka str.
Telephone number: +48 12 615 29 14
Opening hours: 24h - Komisariat Policji II w Krakowie
Address: 21 Lubicz str.
Telephone number: +48 12 615 29 15
Opening hours: 24h
CONSULATES
List of consulates in Krakow is available here.