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Things to see in Łódź (Poland): 84 places and when to go
Łódź is a city in Poland with around 758,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 84 places in and around it, mainly History (43), Nature (22), Temples (21). The best known are Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Łódź, Łódź Cathedral and Dalików. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 51.7769, 19.4494
- Population
- About 758,000
- Places
- 84 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (43) · Nature (22) · Temples (21) · Wildlife (21) · With kids (9) · Museums and art (6)
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, 111 km as the crow flies
What to see in Łódź
The places in and around Łódź, 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.
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, ŁódźCathedral in Lodz1.2 km
- Łódź CathedralChurch3.2 km
- DalikówTemples26 km
- Museum of Art, ŁódźArt museum in Lodz, Poland591 m
- Radegast train stationRailway station in Poland3.5 km
- Izrael Poznański PalaceHistoric property in Łódź, Poland286 m
- Karol Scheibler's ChapelArchitectural work in Łódź, Poland1.1 km
- Radogoszcz prisonNazi prison and concentration camp in Poland3.7 km
- St. Anthony's Church, Łódź-ŁagiewnikiChurch7.9 km
- Księży MłynIndustrial area in Łódź, Poland3.3 km
- St. Matthew's Church, ŁódźLutheran church in Łódź, Poland3.5 km
- Holy Spirit Church in ŁódźChurch building in Katedralna, Poland409 m
- Łódź ZooZoo in Łódź, Poland3.1 km
- Karol Poznański PalaceFormer residential landmark in Łódź, Poland448 m
- Izrael Poznański's MausoleumHistory3.3 km
- Heinzl's chapelHistory · Temples918 m
- Chapel of st. Anthony in Łódź-ŁagiewnikiHistory · Temples7.8 km
- Klasztor FranciszkanówHistoric building7.9 km
- Alfred Biedermann's palacePalace in Lodz1.0 km
- Steinerts' palaceHistory3.4 km
- Karsznice railway museumMuseum in Poland37 km
- Markus Silberstein's factoryBuilding in Poland2.9 km
- Robert Schweikert's palaceHistory3.1 km
- Grohman's Factory GateLodz2.9 km
And the other 60, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Muzeum Tradycji Niepodległościowych w Łodzi, Ośrodek Dokumentacji Dziejów Braci Czeskich, Planetarium EC1
- Nature: Helenów Park in Łódź, Park Klepacza w Łodzi, Nature reserve Ciosny, Rezerwat Dąbrowa Grotnicka, Rezerwat Grądy nad Lindą, Grądy nad Moszczenicą, Rezerwat Jamno, Rezerwat Jodły Łaskie im. Stanisława Kostki Wisińskiego-, Rezerwat Jodły Oleśnickie, Nature reserve Kwaśna Buczyna, Nature reserve Las Łagiewnicki, Rezerwat Mianów, Nature reserve Molenda, Nature reserve Polesie Konstantynowskie, Nature reserve Rawka, Nature reserve Torfowisko Rąbień, Nature reserve Uroczysko Bażantarnia, Rezerwat Wojsławice, Rezerwat Wolbórka, Rezerwat Zabrzeźnia, Nature reserve Źródła Borówki, Rudzka Góra in Łódź
- Food and drink: Czerwony Rynek in Łódź, Ziemia Obiecana
- History: Hilary Majewski's house, Karol König's house in Łódź, Calvinist church in Zelów, 19 Piotrkowska Street in Łódź, 22 Piotrkowska Street in Łódź, 203 Piotrkowska Street in Łódź, Kaplica św. Rocha i św. Sebastiana, Saint Stanislaus church in Modlna, Saints Nicholas and Stanislaus church in Kałów, Saint Stanislaus Kostka church in Aleksandrów Łódzki, Saint Joseph the Worker Church in Konstantynów Łódzki, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Łódź, Moenkes' mausoleum, Pałac w Bratoszewicach, Town hall in Aleksandrów Łódzki, Dwór Giemzów, Gelich tenement house in Łódź, 213 Piotrkowska Street in Łódź, Saint Theodore and Sacred Heart church in Kociszew, Pałac w Goślubiu, Ruiny dworu obronnego w Mikorzycach, Saints Peter and Paul church in Biała
- Temples: Kościół Matki Boskej Nieustającej Pomocy, Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Konstantynów Łódzki, Holy Family church in Łódź
- With kids: Aquapark Fala, Olimpijczyk, Park Linowy Arturówek, Park Linowy w Zgierzu, Planetarium Pomorska, Ranczo AgroBanda, Stacja Nowa Gdynia – Aquapark
- Hiking: Szlak Okolic Łodzi
When to go to Łódź
The best time to visit Łódź 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.
- JanPossible8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprPossible13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:31
- DecBest time7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In May, 84 of the 84 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 Łódź
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki), 111 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.
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Other towns nearby
- Dobroń12 places20 km
- Brzeziny23 places21 km
- Łęczyca10 places36 km
- Sobota10 places41 km
- Piotrków Trybunalski15 places43 km
- Tomaszów Mazowiecki20 places49 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Łódź?
The best known: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Łódź, Łódź Cathedral, Dalików, Museum of Art, Łódź, Radegast train station. In all, 84 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Łódź?
May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Łódź?
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), 111 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Łódź as the destination and these 84 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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