City break w Katowicach

Is a Weekend Enough to Discover the Modern Face of Katowice? Absolutely!

In just a few days, you can get a real sense of this dynamic, fast-evolving city.

Katowice is now a modern urban center and the heart of Poland’s first metropolitan area. It’s recognized as a UNESCO City of Music and offers plenty of green spaces where residents and visitors alike enjoy time outdoors in numerous parks and forests. It’s also the venue for many prestigious cultural, sporting, and business events, helping Katowice strengthen its presence on the European map.

As you explore the city, you’ll quickly notice that it offers something for everyone – whether you enjoy active leisure, history, tradition, or music. One way to discover Katowice is by following its themed walking trails. The Silesian Blues Trail introduces the city’s musical identity, the Modernist Trail reveals why Katowice was once referred to as the “Polish Chicago,” the Neon Trail takes you back to a time when the city was lit up by hundreds of colorful signs, and the Mural Trail tells the story of Katowice through street art, highlighting values important to the local community.

Time spent here often leaves you wanting more – not only more places to discover, but also a taste of regional Silesian cuisine.
Katowice is a city that surprises and inspires – an excellent destination for a short, experience-filled city break.

For more information about attractions and events in Katowice, visit: https://welcome.katowice.eu/pl/

You can also download the free city app by scanning the QR code included in the article – and start exploring Katowice your own way.