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Things to see in Gliwice (Poland): 67 places and when to go

Gliwice is a city in Poland with around 508,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 67 places in and around it, mainly History (35), Hiking (18), Temples (15). The best known are Gliwice Radio Tower, Guido Mine and Coal Mining Museum and Gliwice Cathedral. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Poland · 50.3304, 18.67
Population
About 508,000
Places
67 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (35) · Hiking (18) · Temples (15) · With kids (9) · Nature (4) · Architecture (3)
Best time
May to October and December.
Also possible
January to April and November.
Nearest airport
KRK Balice, 84 km as the crow flies

What to see in Gliwice

The places in and around Gliwice, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 43, by what you come to do:

When to go to Gliwice

The best time to visit Gliwice is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:16
  2. FebPossible9:48
  3. MarPossible11:33
  4. AprPossible13:32
  5. MayBest time15:14
  6. JunBest time16:10
  7. JulBest time15:47
  8. AugBest time14:18
  9. SepBest time12:21
  10. OctBest time10:26
  11. NovPossible8:42
  12. DecBest time7:49

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. In May, 67 of the 67 places are at their best.

When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Gliwice

The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Poland, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Gliwice?

The best known: Gliwice Radio Tower, Guido Mine and Coal Mining Museum, Gliwice Cathedral, Gliwice Castle, Toszek Castle. In all, 67 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Gliwice?

May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.

How do you get to Gliwice?

The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 84 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Gliwice as the destination and these 67 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.