Memorial barrow dedicated to the national hero of Poland Tadeusz Kosciuszko. It is located in the west of Krakow on the natural hill Sikornik. The monument was erected in 1823. In 1854, a fortress was built around it for the purpose of placing the Austrian garrison. During the battles for the liberation of Krakow in 1944, the hill played the role of an important observation post for Soviet soldiers.
Address:
al. Waszyngtona 1, Kraków
Phone:
+48 12 425 11 09
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21.08.23
Barb
The road to the Kościuszko Mound leads through the forest, so you can walk, it's nice and cool because the trees cover the sun. If you go by car it's shorter of course but we had a great 20 min time walking !
So when you get there, on.. Read more » a clear, sunny day, the views from the mound are stunning! You can see panoramic views on Krakow and mountains. You will also visit the museum and learn about the history of Kościuszko Mound in a nutshell, affordable ticket prices. Inside the museum a very nice cool temperature considering that it was very hot outside. After sightseeing, time to rest, there is a restaurant/café where you can have lunch, iced coffee, something sweet, beer or whatever you prefer, good selection.
14.08.23
Nagham
Please take the bus that takes you up.. don’t climb the way on foot, it’s so tiring especially with hot weather!
One of the four mounds in Krakow. Built over a hill covered with woods, so you cannot see anything but trees till you reach t.. Read more »he top. There is a museum as well in the walls that surround the mound. There are tickets to get up the mound and the museum for 24 pln
07.08.23
Evelina
Beautiful, green place to see in Krakow, plus you will learn so much about Taduesz Kosciuszko in a modern museum. It’s amazing, we loved it, it was very interesting. Easy way to get there from the Centrum - tramway 1 or 4, then bus 100 and you .. Read more »right there. You will enjoy the panorama of Krakow!
25.07.23
Daniel
A wonderful day trip to visit the museum, hike up the mound, and see the skyline from above. Fantastic views and a great place to visit with the family.
19.07.23
Enzo
A great discovery in Krakow! I think it's a shame that more publicity isn't given to this place, which is well worth the detour! You can also visit the Kościuszko Museum (Polish national hero) at the same time. The only drawback is that you.. Read more » have to pass through the museum to access the hill. Student price: 18 Zloty. Recommended!
07.06.23
Tarmo
There is free parking available, take the stairs and after 3 minutes you are by the castle.
Get ticket to the museum and hill.
After discovering exhibitions you can have coffee and something Sweet at the cafeteria.
Hill offer one of kind great pan.. Read more »oramic views!
It’s a must visit place!
04.05.23
Glen
On our way back from the Benedictine Abbey, we stopped at the Mound. We were impressed with the museum, which was modern, multimedia and kid friendly, and highlighted the many contributions Kościuszko made to Poland and also the nascent United States.. Read more » of America, during the Revolutionary War. You exit the museum and have the option of climbing the hill, from which there are impressive views all the way around. Don't fall off the path, though! Its sides are very steep!!
28.04.23
Dean
Had such a blast here!! Super interesting learning about the man's life and how he played such a large part in the American war for independence. The exhibits are super nice and the mound with view is incredible.
26.04.23
Marton
Great location for a view over Karkow, with cafes and restaurants readily available around it. We did have to wait about 20 minutes, but I assume this was due to it being a bank holiday! Exhibitions are also available in the fortress. If you are visi.. Read more »ting Krakow I would recommend coming here!
24.03.23
A
As for museum, there are a lot of textual information, so recommend to those who like reading. The mound itself... well, nothing special. Nice view around but that's it. Quite expensive as for me.
Good thing is that there is free parking near th.. Read more »e entrance and some space to park down the road.
22.12.22
MarieLaure
Such a beautiful place with magnificent views . You have the amazing Kopiec but around it you can also go for walks . It's very peaceful and gorgeous . It is uphill so pay attention to it if it's something that's difficult for you. You.. Read more » can go by car or by foot . It's totally worth it to do it by foot on a sunny day because you can appreciate all the views from different angles. We had a family pass for 40zł which is around 10€ for the 3 of us .
25.11.22
Ellie
On a clear day, the views from the mound are amazing. A bit out of the city, but it was worth the trip. I learned a lot, and the museum is very interactive which is fantastic. The mound itself is very well looked after. The cafe was good too with gre.. Read more »at service.
19.11.22
Gabriel
Around 3 euros of entrance, the Museum looks amazing, not Soo long but very rich of story and interaction. The hill is amazing, but you can enter it only after seeing the Museum because it's a part of it.
12.09.22
Hasan
Must visit place in krakow. From this mount, people can look a view of the city. There is a restaurant on the top of museum. The history of this place and the culture are demonstrated in the museum. Students can get a discounted entry ticket.
08.07.22
Ferenc
For me the museum wasn't that interesting as I am not a big fan of the history of Poland, but you can't buy a ticket only to the hill. They accept international students card, so the entry price is a little bit lower (15 PLN). The view from.. Read more » the hill is breathtaking, I think if you are in Prague for more than 1 day, you definitely should visit it. The public transport is relatively good to this place (on weekends the bus 100/101 goes every 30 minutes), even if the hill is far from the city centre.
28.06.22
Kunal
It’s a good place to visit the mound itself is not that huge but view from top is really good. There are few restaurants and a museum at the base of the mound.
I wouldn’t advise taking a bus or a car to the till the mound base as the path.. Read more » leading to mound is also very green (i think from the main main road you have a very small hike of about 1 or 2km)
14.06.22
Egal
Get up there and get the view over Kraków.
Its a nice panorama, you will get nowhere else in this town.
Whatever really is beneath that hill, it was a lot of manpower to create this impressive Starfortress and its hill.
To complete the little.. Read more » trip, i can recommend a Zapiekanka and a Zyviec in the Rooftop Bar at the site. Its quiete nice, but beware of the doves... ;-)
11.06.22
Monique
This is not just another mound. Entrance to the mound includes the museum - and the museum here tells the story about Kościuszko, Poland's war hero, and why he deserves a mound named after him - and it's fascinating. The exhibitions are chr.. Read more »onologically laid out and easy to follow and understand with Engkish descriptions. Once you are done with the museum, climb the mound and enjoy the great view from the top. Highly recommended if you want to learn more about Poland's history and the interesting role Kościuszko played in international politics. There is a public bus (nr 100 I think) that goes right up to the mound once an hour. The cafe has a good variety of snacks and drinks.
08.05.22
Radek
Fee is 20z normal, 15z student/discounted. You start going through a mini museum about the life of Kosciuszko that’s cool, but not a bit underwhelming. Afterwards you get to enjoy a really great view if you catch a good day, such as the one we .. Read more »had. The trail is an interesting design, not a spiral. At the top there’s a lookout onto Kraków with 2 binoculars that are 5z for a couple minutes. At the end there’s an optional wax museum that is historical but the figures look awful. Wax figures in general usually look bad, though. There’s a cafe with a nice view but is overpriced, as per tourist spot tradition. Overall a great view and it should be in the top 10 things to see in Krakow.
Getting there is easy but time consuming, requiring a tram+bus from the center. Recommend weekdays in the early afternoon hours to minimize crowds.
02.05.22
Tomáš
Nice place to visit with literally best view of the city.
You have to go though a brand new (2020) museum that depicts polish independence fighter.
There is an entry fee of 15PLN(students).
The whole fortress was and partially still is under reconst.. Read more »ruction to create a wholesome touristy place. (6/2022)
Nearby were two cafes but we didn't visit.
14.04.22
Lowri
It's quite a walk from the centre of Krakow which is pleasant on a dry day. The museum itself is quite informative and it seems a popular place to visit. It doesn't take long to climb the mound itself and there are good views from the top. .. Read more »There was also a wax work museum in the grounds around the mound which we stumbled upon. It was a good way to spend a day when things were closed, and nice to see quieter parts of Krakow.
18.03.22
Sara
We walked from Museum Narodowe aside a very long grassland/park. It was very enjoyable. The entrance is 15 zloty for students. You have to visit a small museum exhibition that was quite uninteresting. The view from the top was enjoyable and there wer.. Read more »en't many people. I suggest you to enjoy the view longer by having a coffee or food at the terrace.
21.07.21
ASAD
This is a perfect place for the people who love the city views from the top. It walked from the market square to this place. Although, it took around 35 minutes but I truly enjoyed it. This place has a a Poland flag at the top of it. The height of mo.. Read more »und makes it a perfect place for the photography. It has a museum and a Cafe close to it. Highly recommended to the people who has plans to visit Krakow.
23.05.21
Dmitryj
The place with an amazing patriotic atmosphere. The museum is also interesting for children.
Also is a good place to visit if you are interested in history of fortification
19.04.21
Shahd
Nice for an outing in the spring with fresh air! The view from top is amazing! There’s a nice coffee house there as well. I think it’s nice for a picnic with group of friends. The ticket was reduced and it costs around 9 zl. Overall, a go.. Read more »od experience. I would go again during sunset to see how it would look at night!
27.03.21
Victor
Nice place with a nice view from the city. Depending on the day, the wind can definitely hit up but nothing that screw up the trip. Due to covid restrictions, the museum and bars were closed so I cannot judge but overall it's a nice one to two h.. Read more »ours trip.
I missed some signs and texts in English for foreigners like me but overall you don't really need them as the place has a pretty much straightforward path.
19.03.21
Sven
Very nice view through the hole city. Cool Restaurant with Drinks, snaks and Ice cream. Very recommendable. Enjoy!
23.01.21
Saurabh
Awesome outing place(Museum) in Krakow where you can spend quality time and also can see 360 view of krakow town. Tickets require to go on top. Must visit for everyone.
18.09.20
X
There is a nice restaurant within 22 minutes walking distance from here called Pod Księżycem (at Księcia Józefa 71).
If you're in a car you may want to drive 8 minutes to another Polish restaurant Srebrna Góra (at Księcia Jó.. Read more »;zefa 120).
18.09.20
Hiral
Amazing view ? this place has my Heart ? open natural rooftop ? In love with this place, please do visit when ever you travel to Krakow.
03.09.20
Veronika
Very nice place, but it’s impossible to go on the mound without visiting the museum.
26.08.20
Davis
It's nice quick visit just outside the city center and have a stunning view of Krakow skyline. A cheap Uber ride to get there. You will pass through a museum and easy hike to the top.
04.08.20
Dragan
The highest point of the city. Can see three sides of the city, centre included. Before and after there are small historical representations. Easy to find, access and park. Missing the sign of entrance, which is through the museum. The app's doe.. Read more »sn't show, but there is a ticket to pay.
30.07.20
Chirag
Very nice and calm place, basically a dom shaped high ground built during world war to see the enemies approaching from a distance and take an advantage on them. Visited while attending a wedding ceremony at the restaurant next to this place. It give.. Read more »s you a very nice view of the city and mountains far from the city.
08.07.20
pszm
The view is amazing, the museum is very interesting and it's not very hard to climb. The only problem might be transport as the buses only arrive there once an hour. Other than that it's definitely worth seeing if you have spare time and en.. Read more »joy great views.
19.05.20
Farid
Nice view from the mound but you can't climb if the ticket window is closed. There used to be a panoramic cafe but not sure if it's working.
The restaurant in the hotel is good.
You can also visit a small historical museum after buying the .. Read more »ticket to climb on the top.
There is also a cool old church next to the bus stop
4.7 / 98
