TOP 10 Weekend Ideas in the Silesian Voivodeship!
Silesia offers many attractions for weekend trips, both for families with children and for nature and history lovers. Here are 10 ideas for spending your free time in this picturesque part of Poland:
1. G贸ra Zbor贸w, Mirowski Go艣ciniec and two castles: Mir贸w and Bobolice
The bike route from 呕arki to the nearby castles in Mir贸w and Bobolice is one of the most beautiful and easiest parts of the Eagles' Nests Trail. The picturesque asphalt path runs through the so-called Mirowski Go艣ciniec, an old route used by peasants for centuries to travel from Mir贸w to markets in 呕arki. Nowadays, it's a paradise for cyclists! The route is less than 8 kilometers long and leads to two impressive Jurassic fortresses: the castle in Mir贸w and Bobolice.
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From 呕arki to the castles of Mir贸w and Bobolice - a beautiful section of the 'Eagles' Nests' bike trail
Nearby, you can also visit the G贸ra Zbor贸w Nature Reserve with the G艂臋boka Cave - the only cave open for tourist visits in the Silesian Voivodeship.
Mountain "G贸ra Zbor贸w" - Trails, Attractions, and Viewpoints
G贸ra Zbor贸w is a beautiful, scenic spot in the Krak贸w-Cz臋stochowa Upland. ...
2. Wielka Racza
Wielka Racza (1236 meters above sea level) is a peak in the 呕ywiec Beskids and the highest point of the so-called Racza艅ski Worek - a mountain group located in the southernmost and westernmost part of the Beskids. The yellow trail from Rycerka Kolonia is the simplest and shortest route to Wielka Racza. Most of the trail runs along an open slope with beautiful views. At the very top, there is a shelter where you can spend the night.
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Wielka Racza - Yellow Trail from Rycerka
3. Chorz贸w - Silesian Park and Elka Cable Car
In Chorz贸w, 6 km from Katowice, there is a huge Silesian Park - the largest in Poland and one of the largest in Europe! It's a vast green area with kilometers of asphalt paths for bikes, rollerbladers, and walkers. The park is so big that a chairlift-gondola cable car runs through its length, which is a fantastic attraction! The park includes a Japanese garden, a rose garden, a zoo, a planetarium, the "Legendia" amusement park, a stadium, and many other attractions. A weekend is definitely not enough to see the whole park!
Chorz贸w - Silesian Park and Elka Chairlift
Silesian Park - the largest park in Poland and one of the largest in Europe! It offers kilometers of asphalt paths for cyclists, rollerbladers, and pedestrians. Within the park: a zoo, the amusement park "Legendia" ...
4. Jaworzno: Sosina Reservoir and Polish Maldives
This artificial lake was created after sand extraction in the area. Two sandy beaches and a guarded swimming area have been established here. The area has been recently renovated, and everything is of high quality! The reservoir is surrounded by a forest, and there is an asphalt path for walking and cycling around it. It's a very interesting place for family relaxation and camping. There are camping cabins and tent fields by the reservoir.
Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno - Bathing Area and Beach
In Jaworzno, about 25 km from Katowice and 50 km from Krakow, there is a fantastic bathing area with sandy beaches! The area has recently been renovated and everything is of high quality. ...
Nearby is also the Gr贸dek Park, officially called the Arboretum in Jaworzno, known by tourists as "Silesian Croatia." It is located in a picturesque, former dolomite quarry about 8 km from the center of Jaworzno. You will find many walking paths and picnic spots here - it's a place where you can spend the whole day!
Park Gr贸dek and Arboretum in Jaworzno - Polish Maldives
Park Gr贸dek, officially known as Arboretum in Jaworzno, is often called the "Polish Maldives" or the "Silesian Croatia" by tourists. It is located in a picturesque former dolomite quarry, about 8 km from the city center of Jaworzno. ...
In Jaworzno, there is also a water playground for children, and it's worth visiting the GEOsfera park, created in a former quarry with a salt graduation tower.
GEOsfera in Jaworzno - Geopark, Brine Graduation Tower, and Dinosaurs!
Geosfera is a park located in a picturesque, former limestone quarry in the northern part of the city of Jaworzno, about 3 km from the city center. ...
5. Bac贸wka on Rycerzowa
The PTTK shelter on Rycerzowa is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the 呕ywiec Beskids. The shelter, located under the Halna Pass near Wielka and Ma艂a Rycerzowa (1226 and 1207 meters above sea level), offers beautiful panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains, the Silesian and 呕ywiec Beskids, and the Slovak Low Tatras, Wielka and Ma艂a Fatra.
PTTK Bac贸wka on Rycerzowa: all trails to Wielka and Ma艂a Rycerzowa
PTTK Bac贸wka on Rycerzowa is a popular hiking destination in the 呕ywiecki Beskids. The shelter is located near the Halna Pass, close to Wielka and Ma艂a Rycerzowa (1226 and 1207 m above sea level) and offers stunning panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains, Beskids, and the Slovakian Wielka and Ma艂a Fatra. ...
6. Magurka Wilkowicka
Magurka Wilkowicka is a peak in the Little Beskids, between Bielsko-Bia艂a and Wilkowice in the west, and Mi臋dzybrodzkie and 呕ywieckie Lakes in the east. Once there were shepherd's huts here, today on the vast meadows, there is a trail junction and a PTTK shelter, as well as a cross-country skiing station.
Magurka Wilkowicka - shelter, trails to the peak
Magurka Wilkowicka is a peak in the Little Beskids, located between Bielsko-Bia艂a and Wilkowice in the west, and Lake Mi臋dzybrodzkie and Lake 呕ywieckie in the east. ...
7. Hala Miziowa and Pilsko
Hala Miziowa is a vast, extremely scenic meadow on the northern slope of Pilsko in the 呕ywiec Beskids. Once sheep were grazed here, today it is a very popular ski resort and an important tourist trail junction. The PTTK shelter on Hala Miziowa is a modern (thoroughly rebuilt in 2003) and large tourist base, which is bustling with life, especially in the ski season. It offers hot meals, snacks, drinks, and accommodation all year round.
Hala Miziowa: Shelter, Trails, Attractions
Hala Miziowa is a vast and incredibly scenic meadow on the northern slope of Mount Pilsko in the 呕ywiec Beskids. It used to be a grazing area for sheep. ...
From Hala Miziowa, if you have the strength, it's worth going to the scenic peak of Pilsko (1557 meters above sea level), whose Polish summit, G贸ra Pi臋ciu Kopc贸w (1534 meters above sea level), is the highest peak in the Silesian Voivodeship.
Pilsko - Trails to the Summit
Pilsko is one of the highest peaks in the 呕ywiec Beskids (1557 meters above sea level). ...
8. Skrzyczne
Skrzyczne is the highest peak in the Silesian Beskids, part of the Crown of Polish Mountains and the Crown of Polish Beskids. Without a doubt, it is one of the most developed places in the Beskids. You can get here by not one, but even two cable cars. At the upper station of the cable car, there is a viewing platform. Just below the summit, there is a shelter where you can spend the night.
Skrzyczne - trails to the highest peak of the Silesian Beskids
Skrzyczne (1257 m above sea level) - the highest peak of the Silesian Beskids is famous for its exceptionally steep slopes and the most famous Beskids ski resort. What should you know about Skrzyczne peak, the shelter, and the trails leading here? ...
9. Tarnowskie G贸ry
The main attraction of Tarnowskie G贸ry is the Historic Silver Mine, which, along with the Black Trout Adit located less than 5 km away, is the only site in the Silesian Voivodeship listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The charm of the mine lies in walking through low, narrow corridors and an underground boat ride!
Historic Silver Mine in Tarnowskie G贸ry
The Historic Silver Mine (along with the Black Trout Adit located less than 5 km away) is the only site in the Silesian province (and one of 17 in Poland) listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...
10. Katowice
Katowice is the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship and the center of the large Silesian agglomeration. The Katowice Market Square is a pleasant place to relax with potted palms, wooden deckchairs, and a shaded playground for the youngest.
While in Katowice, be sure to take a walk around Nikiszowiec - a historic mining settlement. The hundred-year-old workers' estate in Katowice has been perfectly preserved, not marred by modern buildings or advertisements. A walk through this extraordinary place is a real journey back in time!
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A Walk Through Nikiszowiec
It's also worth visiting the Silesian Center for Freedom and Solidarity at the Wujek Mine. This extraordinary museum brings closer the time of communism in Poland from World War II to the fall of the system. With interactive elements and fascinating exhibitions, it is an ideal place for family visits with older children and teenagers to learn about this difficult part of our country's history.
Silesian Center for Freedom and Solidarity in Wujek Mine
In the heart of Silesia, Katowice, a place that played a significant role in Poland's history, you'll find the Silesian Center for Freedom and Solidarity. This unique museum brings you closer to the era of communism in Poland from World War II until the fall of the system. ...
As you can see, in the Silesian Voivodeship, everyone will find something for themselves, regardless of interests and preferences!
Publish Date: 2024-05-31