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Krakow Police

Probably the last thing a tourist wants to do during his vacation (in Krakow or anywhere else) is to have to spend long hours at a police station after being robbed of his passport, credit card and money. But, on the other hand, should such a thing happen, it's always better to know what to do, so a basic knowledge about Police in Krakow won't hurt.

How Not To Contact the Krakow Police

Krakow is generally a safe place, and if anything happens to a tourist, it's usually the work of a pick pocket. The easiest way to avoid this (which also means avoiding having to go to any of the Krakow Police Stations listed below) is to hold one's bags close and closed, especially in crowded places, such as means of public transport. At the Train Station or Airport, do not leave your bags unattended and never exchange money in the streets, and you won't have to pay a visit to the Krakow Police stations... unless you yourself violate some rules – like those linked to Parking in Krakow.

How to Contact the Krakow Police

For a Polish person, the easiest way to contact the Krakow Police is simply to call them – the numbers are 997 from a regular phone or 112 (same for all emergencies, not just the police) from a cell. Unfortunately, service in English is rarely available. One way to overcome this is to ask a Polish person to help you communicate (it's much easier to find a regular pedestrian speaking English and willing to help than to speak Ponglish to the Police). Another one is just going to one of the Krakow Police Stations – listed below – especially that most probably you're going to have to go there anyway. Visits in the Krakow Police Stations usually last long, since an interpreter has to be called in from outside. In some situations, like losing your passport or having it stolen, you may also have to visit your countries Consulate in Krakow.

List of Police Stations Close to the Krakow Old Town

Rynek Glowny 27 – on the Main Square on the side of the Town Hall Tower, near the Pod Baranami Cabaret.

Szeroka Street 35 – a Police Station in the Kazimierz District.

21 Lubicz Street – a Police Station near the Krakow Train Station.

2 Krolewska Street – this Police Station is a bit farther away, in the direction of the Bronowice District.