Jan Nowak-Jeziorański Square: arriving beside Kraków’s old station

A pause after the journey

Jan Nowak-Jeziorański Square is a useful place to stop rushing after arriving in Kraków. We like the view across the paving towards the older station frontage before deciding whether to head into the Old Town or find our next connection.

The station building of 1847

The older station building facing the square dates to 1847. It belongs to the history of Kraków’s first railway connections, although the working passenger station now uses an underground concourse and entrances around the adjoining transport complex.

That distinction matters on arrival. The yellow frontage makes a clear photographic landmark, but it is not a substitute for following signs to the current platforms.

Cross the square at walking pace

We like the broad view of the old frontage across the paving. The station lettering and repeated windows are easier to notice after stepping away from the main stream of arriving passengers.

From the square, head towards the Planty and the Old Town if you have time before checking in. Galeria Krakowska is beside the transport complex and can be a practical stop for supplies. Neither stop requires turning the arrival into a full sightseeing circuit.

Plan the visit

Use current station signs for rail departures, tram connections and accessible entrances. Underground passages and shopping-centre entrances have different purposes; leave time to find the correct route with luggage. Ask station staff about assistance arrangements when needed.