How to Plan a Tattoo Trip to Wrocław: Travel, Stay, Session

For a tattoo artist who does exactly what you’re looking for, it’s worth traveling even from the other end of the country, or from abroad. That’s especially true for a difficult cover-up, large-scale realism, or delicate fine line. The good news is that almost everything can be arranged remotely, and you only come to the studio for the session. Below we describe how to plan such a trip to Hyper Tattoo Gallery in the Krzyki district of Wrocław, from the first message to going home with a fresh tattoo.

Talk first, tickets second

The order matters, because it keeps you from buying tickets for a date that isn’t yours yet:

1. Message us on WhatsApp or Instagram: your idea, placement on the body, approximate size, and references. For a cover-up, attach a photo of your current tattoo in daylight.
2. Quote: we match an artist, give you a ballpark price, the number of sessions, and available dates. An on-site consultation isn’t needed.
3. Deposit: you pay it remotely, using the payment details we send in our message. The date is booked once we confirm the payment in writing.
4. Tickets and accommodation: you book these only after that confirmation.

For large projects and complicated cover-ups, which Alex666Cold handles, it’s best to write 4-8 weeks before the planned session, because dates fill up. Canceling at least 14 days before the session means a refund of the deposit or moving it to a new date. The details are in the studio rules.

Train, car, or plane

By train you arrive at Wrocław Główny station, and from there it’s public transport or a taxi to Krzyki. A direct train from Katowice takes about 1 hr 54 min, from Kraków about 2 hr 48 min, and from Warsaw about 3 hr 55 min. After a long session the train has one big advantage: you don’t have to drive.

By car you drive straight to the address, ul. Życzliwa 13A. Without traffic it’s about 2 hours from Katowice, about 2 hr 50 min from Kraków and Łódź, and about 4 hours from Warsaw. The studio has four parking spaces by the building. Ask when you book whether one of them will be free on your session day.

By plane you’ll most likely fly in if you live abroad. There are direct flights to Wrocław airport (WRO) from, among others, London Luton and Stansted, Sandefjord Torp in Norway, and Amsterdam Schiphol. Schedules change seasonally, so check the current flight days before you book a date. Bus 106 runs from the airport to the center roughly every 15 minutes, and the whole trip takes about 40-50 minutes. A taxi is faster.

If you’re coming from the UK, Norway, or the Netherlands, we have dedicated pages: from the UK, from Norway, and from the Netherlands. The address and directions are on the Contact page.

How many days to plan

• A small or medium project from Lower Silesia or from a city 2-3 hours away: usually one day is enough, including the trip there and back.
• A full-day session from a farther city: arrive the day before, or stay the night after the session. After many hours in the chair, it’s better if someone drives you.
• Flying in from abroad: 2-3 days, meaning arrival day, session day, and a buffer. If your plane lands late, fly in the day before the session so you can get a proper night’s sleep.
• A multi-session project: we plan each trip as a separate visit, with healing breaks. For bigger pieces, ask whether two days in a row can be booked instead of two separate trips. We’ll check what’s possible.

Staying in Krzyki or nearby shortens the trip in the morning before the session and in the evening after it.

Session day

Don’t plan anything else for that day. A long session is like a long flight: bring water, a light snack, something sweet, and headphones. Eat a full meal before your appointment, and get a good night’s sleep the night before, which after a journey is harder than it sounds. Dress comfortably, preferably in dark clothes that give easy access to the area being tattooed.

Bring a photo ID. We tattoo adults only, and without ID we won’t start. One calm person coming along is usually not a problem, and on the way home they come in very handy. For a longer session, let us know about them beforehand. The studio works by appointment, and we’ll send exact directions to the entrance along with your date confirmation.

The trip home with a fresh tattoo

You leave with the tattoo protected for the first night by Tattoo Armor pads, with full aftercare instructions and a healing cream. On the way, keep a few things in mind:

• leave a time buffer: if you can, don’t fly home the same evening after many hours in the chair,
• dress loosely and don’t press on the tattoo with a bag or backpack strap,
• don’t take off the pads during the trip, because they stay on all night,
• in the morning after the first night, wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and mild, hypoallergenic soap, then apply Second Skin film according to the instructions. If you’re staying overnight in Wrocław, pack soap and paper towels,
• avoid sun, and put off the pool, sauna, and sea for at least 2 weeks after the session.

We describe the whole protocol in Tattoo Healing Day by Day.

Once you’re home

If something worries you during healing, send us a photo on WhatsApp or Instagram. Most questions can be answered remotely. If a spot didn’t hold the pigment as well after healing, the artist will judge it from a photo in daylight, and we’ll plan any touch-up together with your next visit to Wrocław.

What’s next

Message us on WhatsApp or Instagram and describe your idea. What the quote depends on is explained in What Affects Tattoo Price. Not sure yet who to message? Take a look at the artists page.