Beach near Katowice, Poland

Katowice Travel Guide

Poland

Katowice is a Polish city with a population of 317,316, in the country’s southern region. It uses Central European time and is served by Katowice Airport (KTW), the main airport option for arriving by air.

For nearby outdoor time, Stawiki is 6.2 kilometres away in Sosnowiec. It is a pond and recreation complex rather than a coastal beach, making it a local waterside option close to the city.

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Local time

317,316

Population

837 miles away

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Weather in Katowice

Sun

23°

Mon

22°

Tue

24°

Know before you go

Pays in PLN

Plug type Type C & Type E (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +48

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Poland for good service, but it is not always mandatory. While a service charge is sometimes included in restaurant bills, it's common to leave an additional tip for excellent service. Rounding up the bill is also a frequent practice.

Best time to visit Katowice

Jan

4°15

Feb

6°10

Mar

11°12

Apr

15°11

May

19°11

Jun

24°13

Jul

25°13

Aug

25°10

Sep

22°11

Oct

14°14

Nov

7°11

Dec

4°10

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Katowice

  • Stawiki

    Stawiki

    6.2 km away

Things to do in Katowice

  1. Spodek

    stadium arena

    0.2 km

  2. Muzeum Śląskie

    museum

    0.8 km

  3. Nikiszowiec

    monument

    4.9 km

  4. Teatr Śląski im. Stanisława Wyspiańskiego

    theatre venue

    0.6 km

  5. Filharmonia Śląska

    theatre venue

    0.8 km

  6. Park Śląski

    park

    3.3 km

  7. Muzeum Historii Katowic

    history museum

    1.1 km

  8. Archdiocesan Museum

    museum

    1.5 km

Getting there

Katowice Airport · 23.2 km

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