Spodek
The landmark arena shaped like a flying saucer, opened in the 1970s. It hosts concerts and sporting events.
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Katowice: airports, things to do and where to stay
Katowice, the capital of Silesia, is an industrial and mining city reinvented with museums, concert halls and a large cultural district built on former mines.
Katowice airports
From the airport to central Katowice
Katowice Pyrzowice airport is about 24 km from central Katowice.
Tren (Koleje Śląskie)
Katowice Airport station, next to the airport, is linked to the terminal and has regional trains towards Katowice and other cities in the region. Check the timetable, as services can be less frequent than the buses.
Autobuses a Katowice y la región
Buses link the airport with central Katowice and other Silesian cities, run by public transport and private operators. The journey to central Katowice takes about 40-50 min.
Taxi
Rank outside arrivals. Katowice is about 30 km away, so the ride is long; check the fare before you get in.
Katowice
Things to do in Katowice
Muzeum Śląskie
A museum of Silesian history and art, built in part on the site of a former coal mine. Much of the exhibition space is underground.
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NOSPR
Home of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, with a concert hall of excellent acoustics and a red-brick building.
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Nikiszowiec
A historic red-brick workers' district built for miners in the early 20th century. Today a quiet corner with cafés and galleries.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Katowice?
Katowice is served by Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW).
How far is the airport from central Katowice?
Katowice Pyrzowice airport is about 24 km from central Katowice.
How do I get from the airport to central Katowice?
From Katowice Pyrzowice airport you can take Tren (Koleje Śląskie) (train), Autobuses a Katowice y la región (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Katowice?
Highlights of Katowice include Spodek, Muzeum Śląskie, NOSPR, and Nikiszowiec.
Photo credits
- Spodek: Lestat (Jan Mehlich), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Muzeum Śląskie: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- NOSPR: Adrian Tync, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nikiszowiec: Krzysztof Popławski, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons