Discover Krakow's Dragon Trail!
Set off on an exciting urban adventure to discover Krakow's legendary dragons. Unique sculptures scattered across the city suit everyone and are perfect for team-building fun.
Our hotel is the perfect base. AC Hotel Kraków is located at al. 3 Maja 51, at an excellent transport hub, ensuring quick, convenient access directly to Wawel Royal Castle and the Dragon's Den.
Let the fun begin!
Dragon Trail in detail:
- Number of figures: 28 copper dragons.
- Walking time: Krakow route: approx. 5–6 h; split into stages.
- Route length in Krakow: approx. 9 km.
- For: Families with children, photography fans, tourists seeking Wawel alternatives.
- Cost: The trail is free (Dragon's Den entry: PLN 9).
Krakow's Dragon Trail is a themed tourist route featuring dozens of dragon figures placed throughout the city. Each dragon has its own look, name and theme linked to its location—local history, tradition, a profession or a distinctive landmark.
Here you will find Krakow's Dragons
Old Town — 8 dragons
- Water Dragon — plac Wszystkich Świętych 11
- Athlete Dragon — ul. Marszałka Piłsudskiego 32
- Dragon with metro — ul. Kopernika 9
- Wawel Dragon — Zamek Wawel
- Stradom Dragon — ul. Stradomska 12
- Dragon with the Letter K — ul. Rybaki
- Waiter Dragon — Pod Baranem, ul. św. Gertrudy 21
- Photographer Dragon — ul. Rakowicka 22
Grzegórzki — 5 dragons
- Kazimierz Dragon — ul. Podgórska 34
- Astronomer Dragon — ul. Kopernika 27a
- Doctor Dragon — ul. Kopernika 40
- Red Dragon — ul. Lubomirskiego 16
- Austro-Hungarian Soldier Dragon — Rondo Mogilskie
Krowodrza — 4 dragons
- Painter Dragon — pl. Axentowicza
- Kite Dragon — Park Jordana
- Dragon with a Map — Park Krakowski
- Student Dragon — ul. Witolda Budryka 4
Zwierzyniec — 7 dragons
- Filmmaker Dragon — al. Krasińskiego 34
- Musician Dragon — ul. Bolesława Prusa 22
- Market-Woman Dragoness — Plac na Stawach 14
- Emaus Dragon — ul. Kościuszki 88
- Lajkonik Dragon — Skwer Konika Zwierzynieckiego
- Dragon with Animals — Zoo in Cracow
- Dragon Sliding Down the Hill — ul. Jodłowa
Podgórze — 3 dragons
- Tourist Dragon — ul. Parkowa 10
- Surveyor Dragon — al. Dembowskiego 12
- Romantic Dragon — ul. Józefińska 2
Dragon near Cracow — 1 dragon
- Aviator Dragon — ul. kpt. Mieczysława Medweckiego 3, Balice
Dragon QR Codes
Many dragons have a plaque with a QR code. Scan it to learn the story of that location.
A map of the dragon trail is available on city websites, but Google Maps with “Dragon Trail” pins is most convenient.
Have fun!
