Holidays to Katowice
PolandLocated in southern Poland , the city of Katowice boomed during the 19th-century as a mining town, and the influence of the era remains today with a few preserved buildings. The city is as involved with mining today as ever, acting as a coal and steel center. Katowice additionally attracts …
How to get to Katowice
Here's what you need to know about getting to Katowice. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Katowice takes 4 hours, 20 minutes.
When to go to Katowice
Typical Holiday Price
£431 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Katowice varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
December
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - December is the cheapest month to go to Katowice.
Things to see and do in Katowice
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Nikiszowiec
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Legendia Śląskie Wesołe Miasteczko
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Museum of Tychy Brawery
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Museum of the History of Computers and Computer Science
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Giszowiec
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Szyb Prezydent
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Silesian Botanical Garden
Katowice isn't a tourist destination by any stretch of the imagination; it's a city of just 150 years that sprang up out of the Industrial Age and has a mostly blue collar existence. In the past decade however, modern development has begun to transform the city into a haven for innovative museums and killer nightlife.
Beautiful, modern city and great people
Very chilled lots of interesting things to see.