Bugs of Krakow
Medieval charm meets modern ecology in Poland's former capital. Ancient stone walls and historic courtyards provide unique microhabitats found nowhere else in the country.
780K
Population
8.7°C
Avg Temperature
18%
Green Space
19
Bug Species
Urban Ecosystem Characteristics
UNESCO World Heritage medieval architecture
Vistula River meanders through the city
Wawel Hill limestone formations
Historic courtyards with centuries-old ecosystems
Planty Park ring around Old Town
Key Bug Habitats in Krakow
Wawel Castle Walls
8 species
Medieval limestone with specialized fauna
Planty Gardens
15 species
Ring park with diverse urban plantings
Kazimierz Courtyards
7 species
Historic Jewish quarter with old buildings
Main Market Square
5 species
Flower vendors and historic architecture
Featured Species in Krakow
Medieval Stone Beetle
Crypticus quisquilius
Rare
March-November
Castle walls and medieval stones
Common Earwig
Forficula auricularia
Very Common
April-October
Under benches and in building cracks
Bug Spotting Guide for Krakow
19
Total Species
3
City Specialists
May-July
Peak Season
Dawn around Wawel Hill