Prospective foreign travellers putting together their Polish tourist itineraries have a tendency to regard Katowice and the greater Silesian region surrounding it as an acne-scarred unwanted stepchild. However, what few people know is that this is one of the most dynamically developing regions in all of Poland with a lot to offer the open minded tourist, businessman, post-industrial and outdoor enthusiasts. This section highlights some of Silesia’s most interesting things to see and do, from visiting stunning mountain ranges all the way to enjoying Silesian cuisine!
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This fantastic open-air folk park presents rural Silesian life through its aged architectural monuments. Since the late 60s, Chorzów's skansen (ENG: Open-air …
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Located in the centre of Zabrze, 'Innowacja' offers professional and quality service within their tech-savvy conference centre (wi-fi everywhere!) and hotel. …
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Opened in the centre of Silesia Park in 1955, this is Poland's oldest planetarium, and now - thanks to a major modernisation during the pandemic years - also …
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While Katowice holds quite a few post-industrial gems, such as the modern day Cultural Zone, site of the former Katowice Coal Mine, the wider Silesian region …
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For those of you who are accustomed to Polish cuisine, you may know that it's truly hearty food full of meat and veg, but little do most people know about the …
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A stylish hotel located next to the Arsenal Palace Hotel on the Katowice/Chorzów border, guests are entitled to use the facilities of their illustrious …