Take 01
1993
Schindler's List
Kazimierz, Płaszów camp site, Schindler's Factory in Podgórze
50.0647°N, 19.9450°E
Krakow
Professional film production services in Krakow, Poland. From Wawel Castle to the historic Jewish Quarter, our team provides comprehensive support across Poland's cultural capital.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Krakow
Take 02
2013
Ida
Kraków convents, Lesser Poland countryside, Old Town interiors
Take 03
2023
1670
Lesser Poland villages, Wawel area, period exteriors near Kraków
Take 04
2024
The Zone of Interest
Auschwitz-Birkenau exteriors near Kraków, Lesser Poland production base
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Krakow
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)
Europe's largest medieval market square, surrounded by historic townhouses, the Gothic Cloth Hall, and St. Mary's Basilica with its famous trumpet call.
Wawel Royal Castle
Hilltop royal castle complex overlooking the Vistula with Renaissance courtyards, Gothic cathedral, and panoramic river views.
Complex
Kazimierz Streets
Atmospheric narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter including Szeroka, Józefa, and Ciemna — the primary filming locations for Schindler's List.
Easy
Stare Miasto (Old Town)
UNESCO World Heritage medieval center with the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny), St. Mary's Basilica, the Cloth Hall, and Wawel Castle. Kraków's most iconic filming destination.
Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter)
Historic Jewish district with synagogues, atmospheric streets, and bohemian cafés. Famous as the primary filming location for Schindler's List and a hub for art-house productions.
Podgórze
South-bank district home to Schindler's Factory museum, the Liban Quarry, and Krakus Mound. Industrial heritage and WWII history make it compelling for documentary and drama.
Nowa Huta
Purpose-built 1950s socialist-realist district with monumental boulevards, communist-era architecture, and steelworks. A unique backdrop for Cold War-era and dystopian productions.
Scene 03 — The Case for Krakow
Why Film in Krakow
- ✓ UNESCO Old Town with authentic medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture intact since WWII
- ✓ Proven international filming destination — Schindler's List, The Pianist location scenes, and many more
- ✓ Poland's 30% cash rebate plus potential 5% regional bonus for filming outside Warsaw/Kraków metro
- ✓ Experienced local crews familiar with heritage-site filming requirements
- ✓ Compact city — most key locations within walking distance or short tram ride
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports KRK (11 km from city center) ▼
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) — 11 km from city center
TrainTaxiPrivate transferRideshare
Local Transit tram · taxi ▼
tram
Extensive tram network connecting Old Town, Kazimierz, Podgórze, and Nowa Huta across the city.
Crew tip: Trams are the fastest way between districts. Equipment transport feasible outside peak hours.
taxi
Widely available via apps (Bolt, Uber, FreeNow) and official taxi ranks.
Crew tip: Larger vehicles for equipment available with advance booking. Old Town is largely pedestrianized.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Old Town is a pedestrian zone with very limited vehicle access. Use parking garages on the ring road (Planty).
Contact Kraków Film Commission for special vehicle access permits to the Old Town and Kazimierz areas.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Most filming locations accessible within 15-30 minutes via tram or on foot. The city is very compact.
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Plan Your Krakow Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing Poland's cultural capital.