Krakau (Styria (Steiermark)) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Styria (Steiermark) at 1844 m elevation, served by Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (29.1 km).
Why Visit Krakau (Styria (Steiermark) (styria))
Krakau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Styria (Steiermark) (located at 47.2156°N, 13.9640°E, elevation 1844 m). Renowned for Krakau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Krakau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Riegersburg Fortress & Lipizzaner Stud Piber, Graz Schlossberg Uhrturm & UNESCO Old Town, Styria (Steiermark) Architecture & Gastronomy, Krakau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (29.1 km) (29.1 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Krakau
Krakau Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Krakau.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Krakau.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Krakau.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Krakau
- Krakau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Krakau.
- Riegersburg Fortress & Lipizzaner Stud Piber — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Krakau.
- Graz Schlossberg Uhrturm & UNESCO Old Town — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Krakau.
- Steiermark Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Krakau.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Krakau
In Krakau (Styria (Steiermark)), traditional Austrian Kaffeehaus and Bäckerei culture—featuring crisp Kaisersemmeln, afternoon Melange coffee with strudel, and seasonal Heuriger or Wirtshaus hospitality—meets classic Styria (Steiermark) cooking. Expect hearty regional mains priced around €14–€28, with customary 5–10% 'Aufrunden' tipping directly to the server.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Steirisches Backhendl mit Erdäpfel-Vogerlsalat: Crisp golden fried chicken served over lamb's lettuce and warm potato salad dressed in dark emerald Styrian pumpkin seed oil (Kürbiskernöl g.g.A.).
- Steirischer Käferbohnensalat mit Kernöl: Marinated violet-black scarlet runner beans tossed with sweet onion rings, apple cider vinegar, and nutty pumpkin seed oil.
- Steirische Klachlsuppe & Verhackert: Hearty root-vegetable pork-hock soup with Heidensterz (buckwheat polenta) and smoked bacon spread at a Buschenschank.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Wirtshäuser & Kaffeehäuser in Krakau
Krakau Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Krakau serving regional Styria (Steiermark) dishes (€14–€28).
Krakau Traditional Kaffeehaus & Konditorei
Local coffee houses and bakeries offering morning Kaisersemmeln, Wiener Melange, Apfelstrudel, and afternoon Mehlspeisen.
Food markets & dining streets: Graz Kaiser-Josef-Platz Farmers' Market, Lendplatz Market & South Styrian Wine Road · Regional drinks: South Styrian Sauvignon Blanc, Schilcher Rosé, Puntigamer & Göss Märzen Beer
Getting to Krakau & Local Transit
By Train: Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (29.1 km) (29.1 km). Check our ÖBB Railjet vs. Westbahn & Vorteilscard Calculator (€) and Wiener Linien, Salzburg Card & Innsbruck Card Calculator to compare Sparschiene fares with regional passes. By Air: Salzburg Airport (SZG).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Krakau
Combine Krakau with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Krakauschatten (3.6 km away)
- Krakauhintermühlen (3.9 km away)
- Krakaudorf (5.7 km away)
- Schöder (9 km away)
- Ranten (9.4 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Styria (Steiermark)
Explore other destinations across Styria (Steiermark):
Graz · Schladming · Jakomini · Gries · Leoben · Geidorf · Kapfenberg · Eggenberg · Andritz · Straßgang · Sankt Leonhard · Bruck an der Mur