Tick off some of Poland’s top-family friendly attractions in Chorzow. The satellite city is home to one of the biggest urban parks in Europe. Walk around the open-air ethnographic museum, visit the zoo and ride high-speed roller coasters. Theatres, performing arts centres and a lively shopping and dining precinct will satisfy your appetite for culture.
Things to do in Chorzów
With a footprint of more than 600 hectares, Silesian Park is twice as large as Manhattan’s Central Park. The sprawling green space is packed with family-friendly attractions, including a zoo where you can see lions, tigers, elephants, penguins and more. As you walk through Dinosaur Valley, you’ll pass full-scale models of prehistoric beasts. Ride white-knuckle roller coasters in the amusement park and learn about outer space at the planetarium. Head to Silesian Stadium on game days to cheer on local football teams.
Dive into local history and culture at the Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park. Traditional wooden buildings dot the enormous open-air museum and showcase different architectural styles from across Poland. Peer into thatch-roof cottages, centuries-old farmsteads and a beautiful wooden church.
Ulica Wolnosci cuts through Chorzow and is the beating heart of the city. Trams rattle along the spacious promenade, which is lined with handsome historic buildings. Most are reimagined as boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Find more action along Ulica Jan Sobieskiego III, as this lively thoroughfare is home to some of the city’s trendiest bars and restaurants. There’s even a microbrewery where you can sip craft beer.
Enjoy everything from classical music concerts to Bollywood dance workshops at the Chorzow Cultural Centre. Teatr Rozrywki is another fantastic performing arts venue. There’s a special focus on musical theatre and shows often star award-winning actors and musicians.
Getting around Chorzów
Chorzow is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot, while trams are a fast and affordable way to cover longer distances. The city is 10 minutes from Katowice by car or tram. John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport is a one-hour drive away.