What To Do In Katowice?

Katowice is very beautiful city. It has a lot to offer. If you want to visit Katowice you should join one of our tours!

Katowice is the capital city of the Sillesian Region. It is also the eleventh largest city in Poland.

Moreover, Katowice city is center of science, industry, culture, business, trade and transportation in the Upper Silesia and southern Poland.

In 2015, Katowice become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. In addition, it was named a UNESCO City of Music.

 

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Katowice Old Town – Market square

Market Square in Katowice dates back to the late 19th century. This is a functional and architectural square. There are restrictions or prohibitions on cars. For that reason, it is the perfect place to go for a walking tour with kids.

You will see many historic monuments and buildings there. For example, you can see there the Silesian Theatre.

Katowice – St Mary’s Street

This street is located in the center of Katowice. Only pedestrians are allowed to walk there. For this reason, it is another good place to go with kids. You will find also the St Mary’s Church there.

There are many taverns, restaurants, bistros, and nightclubs. That’s why it is the main nightlife artery.

Museums in Katowice

Silesian Museum

This is one of the most popular attractions in Katowice city. As you will walk there, the first thing you will see will be the giant headframe. It was placed there when the Katowice colliery around it closed. Nowadays it is the observation platform open during summer.

That is not the only thing converted there. On the four levels of subterranean tunnels below, you will find galleries for art and photography as well as ethnography and archaeology.

Guitar History Museum

This is a private museum about all plucked string instruments around the world. None of them are older than the 20th century! Moreover, you will be able to play almost all the instruments!

Museum of the History of Katowice

The main building of the museum is located in a historic tenement house. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century. The government in Katowice decided to allocate museums there in 1979.

If you want to get to know Katowice city it is the perfect place for you. The permanent exhibition shows you two apartments. One of them is for a rich industrialist family. Another one is for a moderately well-off member of the new bourgeoisie. You will be able to see how life looked like there. Another exhibition will show you a timeline of Katowice city.

Suzy Wilson Gallery

This is the largest private gallery in Poland. It is a modern art gallery. It is located in the former mine shaft. Inside you will see paintings, sculptures as well as installations.

This building is very unique. For that reason, it is used not only as an art gallery but also for concerts, festivals, and lectures.

 

Rondo Sztuki Art Gallery

This is one of the most valuable cultural institutions in the Silesian Region. The gallery program is diverse as well as dynamic. You will find there art made by students, local artists and also worldwide known artists.

Silesian Freedom and Solidarity Centre

The museum exhibition is placed in a former coal-mine warehouse – “Wujek”. One of the most important elements to see there is the model which shows the area covered with operations of the police and military in December 1981.

 

Churches in Katowice

There are many amazing churches in Katowice city. The most popular are:

• St Mary’s Church
• Cathedral of Christ the King
• Church of St Michael the Archangel
• The Franciscan Monastery in Panewniki
• Grand Synagogue Katowice
• Church of the Resurrection

Buildings

• Nikiszowiec

In the very beginning, it was a settlement for coal miners. In 1960 it started to be part of Katowice city.

It is one of Poland’s official national Historic Monuments. You will see the original workers’ housing estate families. There were 1,000 apartments in beautiful brick buildings.

In addition, it is a popular shooting location for films and photos.

• Spodek

This is an iconic landmark of Katowice. Moreover, it is the most recognized architectural object in Poland.

For the past 45 years, Spodek was a place for great events like concerts as well as sporting events.

In 2016, become house to the largest e-sports event – Intel Extreme Masters. In the same year, Spodek started to serve as a venue for the large European Economic Congress.

Katowice Tours

We have many tours to offer you in Katowice! Join at least one of them and get to know the city better.

Beer Tour

Join our Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour! You will try popular, regional as well as craft beers from Poland! In addition, you will try typical Polish appetizers.

Your private guide will tell you about Polish beer. You will also learn about its history. He will also tell you about Polish traditions and customs connected with beer.

Vodka Tour

Take part in our Private Vodka Tasting Tour! You will try different kinds of Polish vodka. Your guide will tell you about history, culture as well as customs of drinking vodka in Poland. Moreover, you will try traditional Polish appetizers.

Food Tour

You probably know that trying traditional food is one of the best ways to get to know place that you are visiting. During our Private Traditional Polish Food Tour you will be able to do that!

You will try the best traditional Polish food like different kinds of dumplings and meats. Your private guide will also tell you about Katowice history, culinary culture and traditions.

Old Town Tour

Join our Old Town Private Walking Tour! Your guide will show you Katowice highlights! You will be able to admire cultural places like Spodek, Silesian Theatre, or St. Mary’s Church. The guide will also tell you about interesting Katowice history and local miners’ life.

 

Katowice Tours 1 Day Trips:

If you want to explore places outside of Katowice city we also can offer you some tours:

Katowice to Moszna Castle and Plawniowice Palace

Explore Moszna Castle during this private guided tour! Your guide will show you the most important parts of the castle. You will see the towers, chambers, Ball Room, gallery and Count’s room.

After that, you will visit Palace in Plawniowice village. Being there moves you to magis fairy land. You will be amazed by its beautiful architecture, sculptures as well as colours.

Katowice to Jasna Gora & Czestochowa

During this tour, you will visit Jasna Gora. It is the most important Catholic place in Poland. You will be able to see the Miraculous Image of the Mother of God. You will also see Pauline Monastery. Moreover, you will visit Czestochowa. See beautiful Town Hall and walk around to see the Church of St. James.

Katowice to Auschwitz and Krakow Old Town

Join this tour to visit Auschwitz from Katowice. See the biggest complex of concentration camps. You will see for yourself the conditions that Nazis created for prisoners there.

After that, you will drive to Krakow! Your private guide will take you to the best places in the city!

 

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