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Safety tips for Krakow visitors.
How to be on the safe side in
Krakow, Poland.
The emergency phone number for integrated services is 112
but one may call directly the police at 997, the fire
brigade at 998, and ambulance at 999. All four telephone
numbers are toll-free. Unfortunately, there are little
chances anybody on the other end would speak fluent English.
So, if you do not speak Polish yourself, get somebody who
does (surprisingly many Krakow natives prove very helpful in
need).
Police stations do not employ interpreters, but they will
bring one from the Krakow headquarters if necessary.
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Krakow in Poland
Stay safe in Krakow
Poland is generally safer than most European countries,
east or west. And Krakow is safer than other major cities in
Poland.
More info on public safety in Krakow
Our Krakow Tips
Communication tips
How to
get and stay in touch when in Krakow.
Transport tips
How
to move around in Krakow.
Health tips
How to
stay healthy in Krakow.
Tips on manners
What
does it mean to have good manners in Krakow.
Tips for the Business Visitor Coming to Krakow
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Carry your money, credit cards and passport in a money belt
or in a safe pocket, and grip firmly the handbag if it is
precious to you. |
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Beware pickpockets
in any crowded place but notably in the airport, at railroad
stations, bus stops, shops, and on public transport.
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Watch your luggage
closely in the train, bus, streetcar, and in the airport,
railroad station, bus depot, etc.
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When traveling by
rail possibly avoid noisy company as well as empty carriages or
compartments.
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Do not accept food
or drinks from strangers, notably alcohol and especially on
a long journey by train.
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Do not make
friends in the street.
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In the night keep
to well lit streets.
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Do not buy any
valuable goods, notably gold, in the street.
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Safeguard your car well against theft and even then do not
leave it in remote places for very long. |
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