Silesia: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Śląski Ogród Zoologiczny in Chorzów is a designated destination approximately 7.1 kilometres southeast of the recognised centre of the Silesian Voivodeship. When planning accommodation, the focus is on being able to rent a holiday apartment in Silesia. The zoo is particularly interesting for travellers who would like to include a zoo visit in their trip.

Other designated destinations include the Zespół pałacowy in Swierklaniec, approximately 11.3 kilometres north of the recognised centre; the Zamek in Będzin, approximately 13.9 kilometres east; as well as Pałac Wilhelma, approximately 15.3 kilometres east, and Pałac Schöna Środula, approximately 15.4 kilometres east of this centre. Also located east of it are Park Grabek, approximately 9.8 kilometres away; Park Alfred, approximately 10.2 kilometres away; and Park Jordana, approximately 10.5 kilometres away.

Geographical Location

The Silesian Voivodeship is one of Poland's 16 provinces. It is located in the south of the country and borders the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Nature and Landscape

The region combines extensive industrial and densely populated areas with scenic rural uplands and mountains. This combination appeals to travellers who wish to experience different landscapes during a single stay.

Culture and Regional Identity

The Silesian linguistic and ethnic identity is associated with southwestern Poland. According to reports, almost 800,000 people identified as ethnically Silesian in the 2011 census; 529,400 reported using Silesian every day.

For further regional orientation, you can continue to the following places and subregions: Będzin, Beuthen, Bielsko-Biała, Bieruń-Lędziny, Chorzów, częstochowski, Dąbrowa Górnicza, Deutsch-Piekarn, Gliwice, Hindenburg, Jaworzno, Kattowitz, Kłobuck, Königsdorff-Jastrzemb, Lubliniec, Mikołów, Myslowitz, Myszków, Pszczyna, Racibórz, Ruda Śląska, Rybnik, Siemianowitz, Sohrau, Sosnowitz, Świętochłowice, Tarnowitz, Teschen, Tichau, Tschenstochau, Wodzisław, Zawiercie, Żywiec.

For the overarching travel overview: Poland.