Katowice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Gaming and Technology Hub in Katowice aims to support gaming, digital and technological innovation through knowledge sharing and community engagement. For travellers interested in these topics, it provides a specific point of contact.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Katowice.

Economy

According to the city of Katowice, there are more than 140 companies with technology-driven profiles in the field of business services, including companies involved in research and development as well as knowledge-intensive business services.

History and Culture

Katowice received city rights on 11 September 1865 and was first mentioned in 1598.

Geographical Setting

Chorzów - Śląski Ogród Zoologiczny is located in the vicinity of Katowice.

The surrounding area of Katowice is home to Oskar Schöen's Palace, Sielecki Castle, Pałac Schöna Środula, Pałac Wilhelma, Poniatowskiego Park, Milowice Park and Millenium Park.

Urban Development

The development of Katowice was shaped by the discovery of coal and industrialisation in the 19th century, including steelworks, mines, foundries and craft workshops.

Katowice has reoriented its economy from heavy industry towards professional services, education and healthcare.

Following its transformation after 1990, Katowice is described as a modern multifunctional urban centre.

The rapid development of Katowice was connected with the arrival of the Upper Silesian Railway in 1846.

To the higher-level travel overview: Katowice.