Katowice
One of the most vibrant cities in Poland, Katowice is the gateway to Silesia and has no shortage of enticing attractions. Katowice is located in southern Poland, close to the border with the Czechia and Slovakia. The region, once famous for its industry – mines, steelworks and factories – is today a well-organised centre of science, business, entertainment, culture and recreation.
Examples of attractions in Katowice, the Metropolis and the region:
Historic Silver Mine⧉ in Tarnowskie Góry, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Route of Monuments of Technology⧉ with underground tourist routes in old coal and silver mines.
Silesian Park⧉ – one of Europe’s largest urban parks. There is a zoo⧉, funfair⧉, planetarium⧉, cable car⧉, walking and cycling paths.
Nikiszowiec⧉ – historical part of Katowice
and much, much more!!!

Useful information
Airports
Katowice – 32 km. How to get there⧉
Cracow – 67 km. Regular train and bus connection with the centre of Katowice. Duration of journey approx. 1 hour.
Public transport
Katowice is well connected to other cities in the Metropolis and the region.
Metropolitan transport⧉
Rail transport⧉
Examples of distances from Katowice
Krakow – 80 km (one hour by train from center of Katowice to center of Krakow)
Auschwitz (Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau) – 40 km
Częstochowa – 80 km
Warsaw – 295 km
Accommodation
You will find accommodation of all possible standards and affordable prices in Katowice and the Metropolis. Here are some suggestions:
Hotel Courtyard⧉ in the very centre of Katowice
B&B Hotel Katowce Centrum⧉ in the very centre of Katowice
Hotel Plus Katowice⧉ in the very centre of Katowice
Hotel Arsenal⧉ 22 minutes by tram form Chorzów to the center of Katowice
Hotel Silesian⧉ 30 minutes by bus form Nikiszowiec to the center of Katowice
Hotel Euro⧉ 30 minutes by bus form Nikiszowiec to the center of Katowice
Courses in Katowice

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