The Śląski Ogród Zoologiczny is located in the vicinity of Chorzów. You can rent a holiday apartment in Chorzów.
The surrounding area of Chorzów contains several other named destinations: Będzin - Zamek, Oskar Schöen's Palace, Pałac Schöna Środula, Pałac Wilhelma, Park Alfred, Park Grabek and Park Jordana.
Culture and history
Chorzów's historical character is connected with mining as well as the steel and chemical industries. Preserved industrial features include the winding tower of the President mine and the Elzbieta shaft.
Cityscape
Cultural and historical points of interest include St. Barbara's Church, the wooden Church of St. Lawrence dating from the 16th century, and St. John's Square. The central town square is the former market square; civic buildings there include the town hall and the post office building from the late 19th century.
Nature and excursion destinations
The Silesian Zoological Garden is located on the border between Katowice and Chorzów.
Silesian Park is a significant green space associated with Chorzów and is described as one of the largest parks in Europe. The Legendia amusement park, described as Poland's oldest amusement park, is also located on the border between Katowice and Chorzów.
Transport connections
Within the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union, Chorzów is connected by bus and tram lines. A local tram connection from Katowice is mentioned as one way of reaching Chorzów.
Further destinations for orientation: Königshütte, Deutsch-Piekarn, Zawiercie, Sosnowitz, Myszków, Żywiec, Gliwice, Jaworzno.
