PolandKatowice (/ˌkɑtəˈvitsə/, Polish: [katɔˈvit͡sɛ] ; Silesian: Katowice; German: Kattowitz) is the capital city of the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland and the central city of the Katowice urban area. As of 2021, Katowice has an official population of 286,960, and a resident population estimate of around 315,000. The Katowice metropolitan area has a population of 2.5 million, and is part of a larger Katowice–Ostrava metropolitan area that extends into the Czech Republic and has a population of around 5 million people. Katowice was founded as a village in the 16th century, whereas several modern districts of Katowice were founded as villages in the Middle Ages.
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Climate in Katowice
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Katowice
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Katowice; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripRuda Slaska
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11 km≈ 15 min
Day tripBytom
Poland
12 km≈ 15 min
Day tripDabrowa Gornicza
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15 km≈ 15 min
Day tripTychy
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16 km≈ 20 min
Day tripZabrze
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18 km≈ 20 min
Day tripJaworzno
Poland
19 km≈ 20 min
Day tripGliwice
Poland
26 km≈ 30 min
Day tripRybnik
Poland
39 km≈ 45 min
From Katowice you can reach Ruda Slaska (11 km), Bytom (12 km), Dabrowa Gornicza (15 km), Tychy (16 km) and Zabrze (18 km) in about 15 min to 20 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Katowice
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 3°C in November.
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You can fly into Kraków John Paul II International Airport, Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.