DRAGONS DEN

The Dragon’s Den is a spectacular stone and cave formation underneath the Wawel Hill that is significantly associated with the Smok Dragon legend. After its discovery in the 16th century, scores of tourists throng the place to explore it, and to learn about the story that goes behind it.

The Dragon’s Den is a spectacular limestone formation found underneath the Wawel Hill in Krakow. Its serene ambience, eerie caves and crawl spaces are what attract scores of tourists everyday. 

Apart from its manifestable beauty, the legend that goes behind this cave is what makes it a significant location to visit. According to this Cracocian legend, there was once a beastly dragon called the Smok or Wawel Dragon that resided in these caves. It used to feed on the animals and young women of the town, and when there were no maiden in the town left, the only option left was the king's daughter. The King promised his daughter’s hand in marriage to any man who would exterminate the dragon. A man named Krak successfully lured the dragon into eating chemicals and eventually the dragon died. 

Today, the cave is an important site for tourist activities, and remains open only in the months between April and October.

Highlights

• Take a trip down this spectacular limestone formation under the Wawel Hill, associated with the Cracocian legend.  
• Since its discovery in the 16th century, it has become a top choice among the places to visit in Krakow.
• Experience the tranquillity and eerie caves, which are the major reasons tourists come to tour these attractions. 
• Take thrill in listening to the adventures of Krak, and know how the city came to be named after him. 
• unwind and lose yourself, in the pleasantness of the environment. 
• Visit Wawel Castle and Cathedral which is located on the top of the Wawel Hill. 
• As you explore the caves, listen to your guide as she narrates the famous legend behind the Dragon’s Den.