10 ideas for a day trip around Katowice
Silesia and nearby areas - 10 ideas for a day trip
Wondering where to go for a day-long, family outing? Below, we've compiled 10 different ideas for an attractive way to spend a free day!
1. Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno
This is a place we truly love! Sandy beaches, pedal boats, and a shaded asphalt path around the lake - perfect for a stroll with a stroller, rollerblading, biking or simply a cycling trip. There's plenty of shade by the Reservoir, food trucks, and a safe swimming area with a lifeguard and new sanitary facilities. It's truly wonderful, peaceful, and relaxing!
Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno - Bathing Area and Beach
In Jaworzno, about 25 km from Katowice and 50 km from Krakow, there is a fantastic bathing area with sandy beaches! The area has recently been renovated and everything is of high quality. ...
2. Gr贸dek Park in Jaworzno - Silesian Maldives
Turquoise water and steep quarry walls, wooden piers, and kilometers of trails for a family walk, also with a stroller. If you like active rest and natural attractions - this place will surely delight you. There's a large meadow by the reservoir for a family picnic, benches, and shelters.
Park Gr贸dek and Arboretum in Jaworzno - Polish Maldives
Park Gr贸dek, officially known as Arboretum in Jaworzno, is often called the "Polish Maldives" or the "Silesian Croatia" by tourists. It is located in a picturesque former dolomite quarry, about 8 km from the city center of Jaworzno. ...
3. Historic Silver Mine in Tarnowskie G贸ry
The Historic Silver Mine (along with the Black Trout Adit located less than 5 km away) is the only site in the Silesian province (and one of 17 in Poland) listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the mine, we can see an exhibition of old steam machines and locomotives. We can get to the mine by a narrow-gauge steam train running between Bytom and Silesian town.
Historic Silver Mine in Tarnowskie G贸ry
The Historic Silver Mine (along with the Black Trout Adit located less than 5 km away) is the only site in the Silesian province (and one of 17 in Poland) listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...
4. B艂臋dowska Desert
B艂臋dowska Desert - the largest inland area of flying sands and inland dunes in Poland. The area of the B艂臋dowska Desert, surrounded by forest, covers about 33 km虏 (almost 10 km long and 4 km wide). It's a unique place worth visiting at any time of the year!
B艂臋d贸w Desert - How to Get There, Viewpoints, Attractions
B艂臋d贸w Desert - the largest inland area of flying sand and dunes in Poland. Surrounded by forest, the B艂臋d贸w Desert covers an area of approximately 33 km虏 (less than 10 km long and 4 km wide). ...
5. Dulowska Forest and Tenczyn Castle in Rudno
Dulowska Forest is a green forest area stretching from Trzebinia to Rudawa. A gravel-asphalt path runs through the entire forest area, which is suitable for a family cycling trip. The attraction of the forest are the restored ruins of Tenczyn Castle in Rudno, located almost in its heart, sometimes you can come across knight tournaments held in the courtyard.
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Puszcza Dulowska - by bike and with a baby stroller
6. Silesian Park in Chorz贸w
This is a vast green area with attractions, one day is not enough to explore them all! The park includes a Zoo, amusement park Legendia, a newly opened planetarium, and many other attractions. The Elka cable car runs through the park area, unfortunately, it is currently closed due to line expansion.
Chorz贸w - Silesian Park and Elka Chairlift
Silesian Park - the largest park in Poland and one of the largest in Europe! It offers kilometers of asphalt paths for cyclists, rollerbladers, and pedestrians. Within the park: a zoo, the amusement park "Legendia" ...
7. B臋dzin Castle
The castle located in B臋dzin is open for visitors. There you can see one of the largest collections of white and firearms in Poland and also visit an exhibition dedicated to the history of the city. There is an observation point in the free-standing tower. Numerous legends are associated with the castle - including the one about the headless knight.
B臋dzin Castle
The medieval castle from the reign of Casimir the Great, beautifully located on a hill above the Black Przemsza, is one ...
8. Balaton Reservoir in Trzebinia
Flooded quarry - Balaton swimming pool is the main attraction of Trzebinia. Here you will find a sandy beach and 3 safe pools (lifeguard supervision), as well as a safe beach with a paddling pool for toddlers. There are many trees and shade on the bathing area, stalls with ice cream, waffles, and fast food - it's a cool place for a family rest, where you can spend the whole day. Entrance to the bathing area is paid.
Trzebinia - Balaton bathing area, Bo偶niowa hill and forest walk through the Dulowska Forest
The flooded quarry - Balaton bathing area is the main attraction of Trzebinia. Beach, safe pools and paddling pool for toddlers ...
9. Rabsztyn Castle near Olkusz
The ruins of the castle after recent reconstruction have gained more tourist attractiveness. A viewing tower has been added. Knight tournaments are organized at the castle, but apart from these events, the area is very quiet - there is no "commercial facilities" - stalls with souvenirs and fast foods. There are several benches around the castle and extensive meadows - just right for a family picnic!
Rabsztyn Castle
Rabsztyn Castle - how to get there? Rabsztyn Castle is located near Olkusz, about 40 km from Krakow (take the road to O ...
10. Or maybe to the mountains?
Silesian Province is also beautiful mountains - the closest to Katowice is the range of the Small Beskids located on the border of the Silesian and Lesser Poland provinces. Here you will find many routes for interesting and not difficult mountain trips also with children. The wooded hills of the Small Beskids are kilometers of shaded paths ideal for a hot summer, but also numerous sunny viewing glades, i.e. dream places to rest after climbing and a family picnic!
TOP 5 Beskid Ma艂y: Most Beautiful Scenic Trails
Beskid Ma艂y is an easily accessible mountain range on the border of Silesian and Lesser Poland Voivodeships, where you will find many trails for interesting and scenic family mountain excursions. ...
Publish Date: 2023-07-02