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Oct 14, 2024 · We’ve made the ultimate tourist map of Katowice, Poland for travelers! Check out Katowice’s top things to do, attractions, restaurants, and major transportation hubs all in one interactive map.
- Visit the Silesian Museum. The Silesian Museum was founded in 1929 to catalogue the region’s history, particularly as it relates to the coal mines and the Silesian Uprisings (more on that later).
- Sunset drinks by the Spodek. A 10-minute walk from the Silesian Museum, the Spodek Arena is part of the Katowice Cultural Zone, which also includes the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
- Stroll around Market Square & Mariacka Street. Plotted in the mid 19th century and rebuilt several times since, Katowice’s main square is a sprawling pedestrian plaza criss-crossed by tram tracks.
- Stop by the mighty Superjednostka. Of all the things to do in Katowice, the Superjednostka (‘Super Unit’) was one of the landmarks I was most excited about seeing in person.
It is located in the centre of Katowice city, and forms of the biggest transport interchanges anywhere in Poland. As built, the railway station was located only a few minutes walk away from the city's main bus station.
Whether you're exploring by car, foot, or public transport, our comprehensive Katowice city map has got you covered. Plan your routes, compare transport options, and easily locate key spots like gas stations, parking areas, accommodations, restaurants, attractions, bus/train stations, and airports.
- Start the morning with a tasty breakfast. Katowice has a dynamic coffee scene with cute cafes spread along its streets. Black Woolf, located on 3 Maja Street, one of the city’s central streets, is perfect for a delicious coffee and a hearty breakfast.
- Explore Market Square and nearby backstreets. Once you finish breakfast, one of the following things to do in Katowice is walk on 3 Maja Street towards the city’s Market Square (Rynek) and wander through its backstreets, admiring different architectural styles.
- Admire the neo-Gothic school. 3rd Secondary School, named after Adam Mickiewicz, is a gorgeous neo-Gothic building only a few minutes walk from the Rynek.
- Stroll down Mariacka Street day and night. Maricka, nestled only a 5-minute walk from the Rynek, is a lively 378-meter-long street created in 1875. This pedestrian street extends three city blocks before finishing at St. Mary’s Church, giving it its name.
In 2021, the Neon Trail was created in Katowice. In the very centre of the city there are display units, made specially for this purpose, where interested people can see a reconstruction of the former neon signs, archive photographs, and an outline of their history.
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