This page is a guide only. It contains recommendations from either TMs, Referees or Parents from previous seasons. Venues or official hotels may change for the current season so we recommend that you check the reglement’s before confirming any travel arrangements. If you are booking hotels before the reglement is out, we advise you may want to consider booking with free cancellation as it is not guaranteed that competition details will stay the same.
Background Info
Krakow, city and capital of Malopolskie province, southern Poland, lying on both sides of the upper Vistula River. One of the largest cities in Poland, it is known primarily for its grand historic architecture and cultural leadership; UNESCO designated its old town area a World Heritage site.
Kraków – Wikipedia
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Visa Requirements
None (as of 12.10.2023)
Local Emergency Numbers
Police: 112, Fire brigade: 998 or 112, Ambulance: 999 or 112
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London on +44 (0) 20 7008 1500 (24 hours) 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Venue
AGH Sport Hall 2A Armii Krajowej, 30-150 Krakow
Nearby Supermarket (to venue)
Biedronka (0.2km from venue)
Hotels
Novotel Krakow City West (1.1km from venue)
Flights
Flights are available from multiple UK airports including London, Edinburgh and Manchester to Krakow Airport.
Transfers
Bus from Krakow Airport to venue takes approx. 30 minutes or 25 mins by car.
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