Top 6 local things to do in Kraków in winter:

1. To admire the Nativity Scenes sculptures all over the city. They are made by locals and placed all over the city in glass boxes.

2. Hot beer. Yes, it's not a mistake. Only in winter you can try this unusual but very popular beverage in Poland. It's mixed with spices, oranges and cinnamon.

3. Go to outdoor ice-skating in Jordan Park. It's not just a round path for ice-skating, but a long path with many curves.

4. Do 'Morsowanie' in Zakrzowek lake. Every weekend in the morning, a crowd of locals head to Zakrzowek to take ice baths

5. Try Herbata z Prądem, aka Polish winter tea, which is served with vodka, usually 70% plum vodka ;).

6. Christmas market; it's located at the main market square in the Old Town and brings a feeling of a medieval fairytale.