Katowice with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
8 family days out in Katowice, 3 that work if it rains. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Katowice
8 placesSilesian Zoo (Śląski Ogród Zoologiczny), Chorzów
Large green site with elephants, giraffes, big cats and a dinosaur valley that kids love as a break from animal enclosures.
- Tickets
- £8 (40 zł) adult, £3.90 (20 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 2.5 hours
Legendia Silesian Amusement Park, Chorzów
Rides for every age from gentle carousels for preschoolers to big coasters, with clean grounds and plenty of toilets and snack points.
- Tickets
- £31 (159 zł) adult, £27 (139 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 3-14
- Season
- Nov-Mar
Silesian Planetarium (Planetarium - Śląski Park Nauki), Chorzów
Modern dome shows with impressive effects under the historic cupola, plus simulators and a junior astronomy exhibition.
- Tickets
- £3.90 (20 zł) adult, £2.90 (15 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 6-14
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Silesian Museum (Muzeum Śląskie)
A dedicated interactive children's exhibition plus a mine-themed history display that keeps both kids and adults engaged.
- Tickets
- £6 (29 zł) adult, £3.70 (19 zł) child, free under 7
- Best for
- Ages 5-14
- Allow
- 3 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park (open-air museum), Chorzów
Around 70 old wooden buildings spread over parkland, works as a hands-on alternative to a history lesson with regular family events.
- Tickets
- £4.90 (25 zł) adult, £2.90 (15 zł) child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 3-12
Elka Cable Car, Silesian Park
Slow gondola ride with views over the zoo, stadium and park; easy to combine with the zoo or Legendia.
- Tickets
- £7 (37 zł) adult, £5 (27 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 3+
- Allow
- 1 hour
Queen Louise Adit underground boat trip (Sztolnia Królowa Luiza), Zabrze
Europe's longest underground boat ride plus a suspended mine train, with guides who are good with children.
- Tickets
- £16 (80 zł) adult, £13 (65 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 6+
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Valley of Three Ponds (Dolina Trzech Stawów)
Big green space with ponds, smooth paths for buggies and bikes, playgrounds and a free summer water playground with toilets nearby.
- Tickets
- Price not published, see the official site
- Best for
- Ages 1-10
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.
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