2025 Gliwice Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Currently, after a thorough revitalization in 2008, the exhibition halls of the Piast Castle present collections from the following departments: archaeological, historical and ethnographic. The archaeological exhibition is mainly the result of excavations carried out in the cemetery of the Lusatian culture in Świbie, in the Old Town in Gliwice, in the castle in Toszek and in the settlement in Pławniowice. Currently, there is a temporary exhibition presenting artefacts obtained as a result of archaeological excavations in the Gliwice poviat. The historical exhibition is also very diverse. We can see memorabilia of the Gliwice guilds, items related to the Silesian Uprisings, the plebiscite or the activities of the Union of Poles in Germany, as well as a rich collection of photographs. Curiosity is aroused by the collection of militaria from the countries of ... the Far East. In the ethnographic part, we will find ourselves in a Silesian kitchen and a room - with the decor of these rooms typical of this region, characteristic of rural and urban houses of the first half of the 20th century. The exhibition is complemented by unique, archival photographs from the Museum's collection, which are an extraordinary document of people's lives, customs, as well as huge changes taking place in Upper Silesia from the end of the 19th to the mid-20th century. #polandtravel #poland #castle

Located in the Fryderyk Chopin park in Gliwice, the Municipal Palm House was established in 1924, although the first greenhouses in the park were erected as early as 1880. outside Located in the Fryderyk Chopin park in Gliwice, the Municipal Palm House was established in 1924, although the first greenhouses in the park were erected as early as 1880. outside makes a great impression on tourists. The entire Palm House covers as much as 2000 m2 and has been divided into five thematic pavilions. The first pavilion includes useful plants, the second - exotic plants. Here we will see a variety of vegetation, including even carnivorous plants, which can be a real attraction for the youngest visitors. The third pavilion is called historical, and the fourth one has a whole lot of different succulents! This is probably one of the few occasions to see so many cactus species in one place! In these four pavilions, apart from amazing vegetation, we will also see canaries and parrots (they are in cages), terrariums with various reptiles, and aquariums with turtles and stingrays. The first pavilion includes useful plants, the second - exotic plants. Here we will see a variety of vegetation, including even carnivorous plants, which can be a real attraction for the youngest visitors. The third pavilion is called historical, and the fourth one has a whole lot of different succulents! This is probably one of the few occasions to see so many cactus species in one place! In these four pavilions, apart from amazing vegetation, we will also see canaries and parrots (they are in cages), terrariums with various reptiles, and aquariums with turtles and stingrays. #poland #gliwice

Explore the amazing world of exotic animals and freshwater fish. All what you need to do is to visit the largest aquarium and terrarium exhibition in Silesia, where you will meet rare specimens imported from around the world. On an area of almost 500 m2, in huge aquariums and terrariums, you can see e.g. Yemen chameleon, piranha, electric eel, freshwater stingrays, leopard turtles, frogs, lizards, snakes. The exhibition is open 7 days a week. #poland #gliwice

Poland's largest interactive exhibition of buildings made of iconic blocks in Gliwice. This is an extraordinary event in Poland (and the world), because during the exhibition the largest and most spectacular building made of blocks in the country (and also one of the largest in the world) will be presented. As part of the interactive exhibitions, you can also see e.g. replicas of famous and interesting buildings from around the world, such as: Big Ben, Empire State Building, bridge over the Thames, National Stadium. And also: a model of a pirate sea battle, a huge space station, models with moving trains, a fantastic world of hobbits and a mythical land from "The Lord of the Rings", reconstructions of famous scenes and heroes of Star Wars or technologies of the world of "4 wheels". The mock-ups are equipped with controlled lighting and mechanisms enabling independent activation of the exhibits. The world consisting of several million LEGO bricks is a real discovery not only for children but also for adults. #poland #gliwice

Kolejkowo is a real miniaturized world. Moving trains, trams and cars are the background for the real life on the mock-ups. Kolejkowo is the largest exhibition of railway models in Poland and the only model in the world with the rain falling and a floating ship. The only and unique place that will delight not only railway enthusiasts. The miniature inhabitants spend every day actively - they go to work, meet in the park, do shopping, and in the evenings they indulge in nightlife. The falling dusk, street lamps and lights in apartments show the true face of the city's inhabitants. And not always on the polite side. The mock-ups are full of humor, but also realism. All details are faithfully rendered. We have reproduced the famous places of Lower Silesia with intricate detail, thanks to which Kolejkowo is a real world in miniature. You will easily recognize many famous buildings here. #poland #gliwice

An example of a well-preserved residence built in the 19th century in the style of the Renaissance villa architecture of that time. Previously, the villa belonged to the Gliwice industrialist Oskar Karo, and in 1934 it was transferred by the city to the permanent premises of the museum. Built in 1882-1885, the two-story residence (the third floor was completed in the 1920s) has a large eclectic garden. Currently, the villa and the garden are surrounded by a faithfully restored stone and metal fence. Inside the villa, interior elements are well preserved: beautifully decorated ceilings, boiserie, parquet, door and window joinery. The building is used as the premises of the Museum in the city of Gliwice. Currently, the villa hosts a permanent exhibition of the interiors of the living quarters of the Upper Silesian industrialists of the 19th century. It also hosts numerous temporary exhibitions, concerts, meetings, conferences and exhibition-related workshops. #poland #museum #gliwice

I stay here most of the time when I'm on business trips. The price is very cheap and the breakfast is not bad. And the parking is free. It's also very accessible to the city center, so it's a good place to stay for a cheap price.

Crossing the threshold of Kolejkowo, you move to another world created from dreams brought to life. We take you on a journey through the famous places of Silesia and Lower Silesia, which are at your fingertips. The bustle of the streets, moving cars, trams, floating ships. All this accompanied by the clatter of trains running between successive stations. You will meet lumberjacks at work, car mechanics, construction workers, mushroom pickers in the forest and firemen in heroic action. Do you prefer a slightly distant time? Excellent! In an instant you will discover America, you will see the prairies of the Wild West, the life of Indians or cowboys traversing the western reality. You will also witness knightly duels and medieval fairs watched by...dinosaurs. How is this possible? Thanks to mock-ups, on which we will show you the whole world in a miniature dimension. Just like in everyday life, joy is intertwined with seriousness in Kolejkowo. Authentic buildings or the most important moments of history are enriched with a pinch of humor. Watching the life and work of Kolejkowice residents among buildings and shops, moving trains, trams, cars or singing birds, you will feel that you yourself belong to this wonderful world. In Kolejkowo, magic becomes reality! In Kolejkowo, there are 27 trains pulling 118 wagons along almost a kilometer of tracks. Each of them travels 400 kilometers a month. #polandtravel #poland #train

The central point of Gliwice is the 73 × 74 m Market Square, designated in the second half of the 13th century, with two streets leading from its corners. From the beginning of its existence, the Market Square was the main place of political, economic and social life of the city. The city patriciate, engaged in trade and entrepreneurship, lived around it, and various celebrations took place here. Today, the medieval buildings of the Market Square no longer exist. Most of the current tenement houses come from later centuries - mainly the 19th and 20th - and their appearance loosely refers to the Renaissance or Classicist style. This is the result of the post-war reconstruction of some of the tenement houses in Gliwice's Old Town, led by architect Franciszek Maurer. It is thanks to him that the Market Square retained its character, and the tenement houses standing next to it gained the arcades that are visible today. In 2010, during archaeological research preceding the planned redevelopment of the Market Square, an early modern well and relics of brick structures functioning on the Market Square in modern times were uncovered. It is worth taking a look at the tenement houses on the Market Square. Many of them have interesting stories. Yes, the one at no. 25, located in the corner of the Market Square, at the exit of ul. Bytomska. She belonged to the Troplowitz family, Jews from Gliwice, from which was born in Gliwice, Oscar Troplowitz. He became famous as the creator of Nivea cream, toothpaste in a tube and a bandage. #polandtravel #poland #market

Willa Caro - a historic residential residence of the industrialist Oscar Caro located in Gliwice. The residence is located in the center of Gliwice at Dolne Wałów Street. The villa has an almost completely preserved interior design. In addition to the permanent museum exhibition depicting the 19th-century residential interiors of urban industrialists, the building houses an ethnographic exhibition presenting the folk culture of the Gliwice region. This exhibition complements the trail of wooden architecture of the Silesian Voivodeship. In front of the building there is a statue of a vigil lion on a plinth. The villa is an example of a perfectly preserved 19th-century residence in the style of Renaissance villa architecture. It once belonged to Oscar Caro, an industrialist from Gliwice, and in 1934 it was donated by the city for the permanent seat of the Museum. Built in the years 1882-1885, the one-story residence (the second floor was added in the 1920s) had a large, eclectic garden. Currently, the villa and the garden are surrounded by a faithfully reconstructed stone and metal fence. The interiors have well-preserved decor: richly decorated ceilings, wood paneling, parquet floors, door and window joinery. Currently, the permanent exhibition of 19th-century residential interiors of Upper Silesian industrialists is presented in the villa. In addition, numerous temporary exhibitions, concerts, meetings, conferences and workshops accompanying exhibitions take place here. #poland #polandtravel #residence #residentialarchitecture

The Gliwice Palm House is located within vast Chopin Park, between the Kłodnica river and the Kłodnica Canal. Its origins date back to the late nineteenth century. Its heyday fell on the 20s and 30s of the last century. Currently, the Palm House is a modern institution, an exotic oasis in the center of the industrial city. In addition to tropical plants and cacti, one can even see here infamous piranhas or dangerous reptiles. In the glass halls there is a place for palm trees, succulents, useful plants and orchids. In 1925, a 120 square meter pool was built for water hyacinths and one of the largest aquatic plants - victoria regii. In the following years, aquariums, terrariums, aviaries and cages for monkeys were built. Thanks to this, the Palm House in Gliwice has become a destination for trips from all over Silesia. The Palm House was destroyed in 1945. It was rebuilt practically from scratch. In 1998, modern greenhouse facilities were put into use. Currently, the area of the Palm House is 2,000 square meters; the tallest building is 22 m. In four thematic pavilions we can admire exotic plants, tropical plants, succulents, and in the historical pavilion - palm trees, including 120-year-old Canary phoenixes. In recent years, four huge aquariums have been created in which the ecosystems of the Amazon, Lake Tanganyika, the Asian and Polish rivers have been recreated. #poland #polandtravel #palmtrees

Address - Gliwice, Poland Ambiance/Facilities - A salt graduation tower, located in the heart of the Gliwice park Avg. Price per Person - Free, available 24/7 Rating - It is a great place to spend some time with your family, child friendly, suitable for elderly as well #healthy #park #weekend