The tourist route, which includes sites that represent the Katowice architecture of the 1920s. and 1930s. It consists of 16 modernist buildings located on the trail with a total length of 5.5 km. The visitors may admire historic villas, residential houses and estates, such as the building of the Silesian Sejm, garrison church of St. Casimir the Prince. The presence of infokiosks enables you to learn the history of these places in an attractive, multimedia way. The hike along the trail takes the walkers to the interwar period and explains why Katowice was considered to be the most American of the Polish regions.

http://www.moderna.katowice.eu/en 

The tourist and cultural car trail, which was created by combining dozens of industrial sites within the region of Silesia, leads through 26 towns housing 42 sites associated with mining, the AST plants, power industry, railways, telecommunications, water production and food industry. It represents the most important cultural industrial heritage of the region, including the Gliwice Radio Station and the Silesian Museum. Following the trail allows you not only to learn about the traditions of the region, but also to observe its current transformation.

http://www.zabytkitechniki.pl/en-US 

The only site in Poland, being a remnant of the ancient ore mines of silver, lead and zinc, which has been made available to visitors. The trail of almost 2 km in length, runs 40 m underground. It is worth expanding the tour itinerary to include the Black Trout Adit, that gives you a unique opportunity to travel underground by boat. Both the adit and mine are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites and Scheduled Monuments. The mine is also an anchor point in the European Route of Industrial Heritage network.

http://www.kopalniasrebra.pl/EN/

Sports and recreation complex located in the Katowice district of Muchowiec. The name refers to the three water reservoirs located in the close proximity to each other. The park allows a break from the hustle and bustle and offers an opportunity to spend time in an active way. The vast area of 86 ha abounds with walking and cycling paths, as well as inline routes. Enthusiasts of outdoor activities may also enjoy beach volleyball courts, a Skate Park and a marina with a water equipment rental. The swimming pool allows you in turn to cool off on a hot day and relax on the beach.

https://www.inyourpocket.com/katowice/Valley-of-Three-Ponds_59665v

Tychy Brewery is one of the oldest in Poland – the beer has been brewed here since 1629. In 2004, to celebrate the 375th anniversary of the plant, the first museum in Poland dedicated to brewing beer was opened. Within the walls of the former chapel, visitors can learn about the technique of brewing this beverage. They can enjoy an extensive beer-related exhibition (including unique 19th-century bottles and cooper's tools), a 3D movie and numerous multimedia attractions. In the basement of the historic building, you can regale a mug of beer.

http://tyskiebrowarium.pl/en/

European bison is a rare animal that is subject to strict protection of species, and therefore, it is quite an uncommon sight. This unique opportunity is offered to the visitors of Pszczyna Historic Park, within which are located two pens for the European bison. On the area of 10 hectares you can encounter other specimens found in the southern part of the country, such as: mouflon, deer, roe deer or fallow deer. The public is presented with an educational path, abundant in exhibits, as well as a video history of European bison in Poland.

http://www.slaskie.travel/en-us/Poi/Pokaz/3824/1118/the-model-pen-for-the-european-bison-in-pszczyna

The Zabrze coal mine was founded in the 1850’s and was an expression of the dynamic development of the industry in the Upper Silesia. After several dozen years of operation, extraction of coal finished, and today the former mine serves as the only tourist draw of this kind in Europe. Exploration of the underworld of this unique monument provides the visitors with an insight into the mining technology, allows them to learn about the work of miners and the remarkable story of this place. In addition to the Guido Mine, the Coal Mining Museum also comprises the Queen Louise Adit.

http://kopalniaguido.pl/index.php/en/

One of Europe's largest urban parks, located on the border of Chorzów, Katowice and Siemianowice Śląskie. Up to 620 ha of woodland and recreational area makes this place much frequented by walkers, cyclists and inline skaters. Silesian Planetarium, Legendia (formerly Silesian Amusement Park), the modernized Silesian Stadium and the Silesian Zoological Garden is the perfect place to spend a leisure afternoon. In this place, entertainment gets combined with science, providing lots of excitement and unforgettable experiences.

http://www.en.parkslaski.pl/

The picturesque settlement-garden was set up in the years 1907-1910 and was mainly inhabited by workers of the "Giesche" Coal Mine. The architecture of workers ' cottages, built on the model of the old Upper Silesian country cottage is of particular interest. Another spectacular landmark of the district is the Siesian inn (currently turned into the Szopienice-Giszowiec House of Culture), Gawlikówka Silesian Chamber (an art gallery with an exhibition of Edward Gawlik’s paintings), as well as forestry buildings, schools and shops. Its location in the middle of the forest retreat enhances the uniqueness of Giszowiec.

http://www.slaskie.travel/en-us/Poi/Pokaz/1713/76/giszowiec-settlement

Katowice conservation area, which is one of the most atmospheric places on the map of the city. It was established in the years 1908-1924, according to the architectural design of Georg and Emil Zillmann. In the mining settlement here, the Neo-Baroque church of St. Anna and the “Wieczorek” Coal Mine create a unique atmosphere, which allows you to move to the beginning of the 20th century. Another tourist attraction is the Wilson Shaft Gallery, which exhibits works of contemporary art. Since 2011 the Nikiszowiec settlement has been entered on the list of Scheduled Monuments.

http://www.slaskie.travel/en-us/Poi/Pokaz/1715/78/nikiszowiec-settlement