Travel 4 Days in Katowice: Best Vacation Spots in Katowice

Day 1 | Morning

Vampire Cemetery

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Katowice

The Vampire Cemetery, located in a small town in Gliwice, southern Poland, has found more than 17 strange skeletons. Their skulls were chopped off and placed between their hands or legs. Archaeologists have studied the bodies buried around the 15th and 16th centuries, when vampires flourished in Eastern Europe, which is said to prevent their resurrection from harming people.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Vampire Cemetery, Gallery of Fine Arts in Katowice RONDO ART next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Gallery of Fine Arts in Katowice RONDO ART

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Fri,11:00am-7:00pm;Open on Sat-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Rondo im. gen. Jerzego Ziętka 1, 40-001 Katowice, Poland

Reviews from Real Guests:

Yuliia V.: Rondo Sztuki Gallery - exhibition gallery located on the upper floor of a modern building. It's located on the General J. Ziętek roundabout in Katowice. Rondo Sztuki has two galleries where exhibitions in the field of graphics, photography, painting, poster, design. The gallery promotes local artists, as well as world-famous artists.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hotel Monopol is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hotel Monopol

Located in the centre of Katowice, the 5-star Hotel Monopol offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms.The rooms of Hotel Monopol Katowice feature an interior design and wooden furniture inspired by Art Deco. All rooms include work desks, a satellite TV and internet connection. All room have a paid minibar. In certain rooms, there is a Nespresso coffee machine available at a surcharge. Free bottled water is provided in all rooms, while the suites feature a complementary welcome fruit plate.The hotel provides free wellness facilities, such as a swimming pool, dry sauna and a steam sauna. There is a number of fitness classes organised at Hotel Monopol and guests can participate free of charge. The schedule is available at the reception. Guests are asked to sign up in advance for cycling and aqua aerobics classes. A selection of massages is also available.The hotel has two restaurants which were awarded a Gault and Millau 2016 hat. Ristorante Cristallo specialises in international cuisine, while Monopol restaurant serves lunch menu which changes every day.The hotel also features 3 fully-equipped meeting rooms.

Day 2 | Morning

Plac Andrzeja

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Katowice,Poland

Reviews from Real Guests:

Yuliia V.: Another small and cosy square of Katowice. Located right behind the railway station it is a good place to meet with friends. Being the starting point, Plac Andrzeja has roads leading to numerous cafes and restaurants as well as catholic department of the university and the main building of the government

Day 2 | Afternoon

House of Fear - Asylum nearby is the top choice before you leave Plac Andrzeja and hit the road.

House of Fear - Asylum

Location: Ul. 3 Maja 23/7 | 3rd Floor, Katowice 40-097, Poland

Reviews from Real Guests:

Yuliia V.: Asylum is an alternative idea for another amazing weekend, IF you are tired of museums and parks. Located in the centre of Katowice it's a good place to spend time with friends and get shivers 😁

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Mercure Katowice Centrum is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Mercure Katowice Centrum

Mercure Katowice Centrum hotel is an impressive new hotel in the centre of Katowice which focuses primarily on modernity, ecology and sustainability. The hotel landmark, which perfectly reflects these values, is stunning natural façade, the largest plant green wall in the city. The Mercure Katowice Centrum Hotel and its unique green design have consciously and actively contributed to the historical changes which have taken place in Katowice in recent years.

Day 3 | Morning

Silesian Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,12:00am-5:00pm;Open on Tue-Wed,10:00am-6:00pm;Open on Thu,10:00am-7:00pm;Open on Fri,12:00am-4:00pm;Open on Sat,12:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Dobrowolskiego 1, 40-205 Katowice, Poland

The Silesia Museum (Silesian Museum) contains a large number of Silesia paintings and some changing temporary exhibitions.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Silesian Museum, you can head to Grand Synagogue Katowice, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Grand Synagogue Katowice

Location: Plac Synagogi, Katowice, Poland

Reviews from Real Guests:

Yuliia V.: Great Synagogue was the largest synagogue in the city of Katowice. It was located right in the city center. It was one of the city's most iconic buildings. Unfortunately, synagogue was destroyed during World War II. In its place, a synagogue square was created and a commemorative plaque was erected.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice in advance, because all the tourists head to Grand Synagogue Katowice love staying at it.

Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice

Katowice in Upper Silesia is noted for its hospitality and a thriving economy. Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice skillfully combines these values. The colourful modern hotel is the perfect starting point for business travellers as well as visitors to the Spodek Arena or the International Congress Centre. The cuisine is also worth coming back for - try it and see for yourself.
The clean design and superlative facilities of the 203 rooms and suites are impressive. You can look forward to comfort and luxury in every category. As guest you enjoy free high-speed WiFi and free access to the fitness studio with sauna as well as a daily breakfast buffet featuring a wide variety of dishes.

Day 4 | Morning

Horror House Haunted

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Debowa 14, Katowice 40-001, Poland

Horror House Haunted is a secret room escape theme shop, visitors need to solve mystery in the horror environment, and escape from it.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Horror House Haunted, you can head to Guitar History Museum, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Guitar History Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Thu,4:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Krzywa 4, 40-061 Katowice, Poland

Reviews from Real Guests:

Yuliia V.: Guitar History Museum in Katowice is the private museum. It's s collection includes about 75 copies of plucked instruments, which are either the predecessors of today's guitar or branches of its development, coming from all over the world. Most of the instruments are operational and ready to play.

B.Me: loved this place. recommended if you love music or if you are a musician. really worth the ticket. suggest to buy tickets in advance do avoid the line. recommended is a must if you love music and get to Poland

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