Wawel Dragon's Den
Monument · Wawel, Krakow

Wawel Dragon's Den

Photo: Cybularny · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Wawel Dragon's Den is a natural cave with a man-made entrance. Visitors descend stairs to see the interior and exit near a fire-breathing dragon statue. Look for the chain that measures the dragon's size in the legend.

On day 2 of Krakow: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Small entry fee required. Prices available on site.
Time needed
15 minutes.
Best time
Open roughly April to October; closed in winter.
Getting there
Enter from the Wawel Castle grounds and exit by the river.

Itineraries with Wawel Dragon's Den

Day 2 of Krakow: Weekend Escape

Wawel

How Wawel Dragon's Den fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Wawel CastleWawel
  2. 12:00Wawel CathedralWawel
  3. 14:00Wawel Dragon's DenWawel
  4. 15:30Planty ParkOld Town
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Wawel Dragon's Den questions

How long is the Wawel Dragon's Den?

The cave itself is short. The visit takes little time.

Does the dragon statue breathe fire?

Yes. It activates at regular intervals.

Is it accessible for wheelchairs?

No. The site has many stairs.

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