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Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park, Poland: what it is and when to go
Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park is a narrow-gauge park railway in Poland (Katowice). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Narrow-gauge park railway · With kids
- Where
- Poland
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 61 km as the crow flies
- Website
- waskotorowka.parkslaski.pl
- Run by
- Przedsiębiorstwo Kolejowe Eurolok
- Coordinates
- 50.2842, 18.99022
What it is and where
Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park is a narrow-gauge park railway in Poland (Katowice). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Katowice, where this site lists 101 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.2842, 18.99022; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 61 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Przedsiębiorstwo Kolejowe Eurolok
It is one of the With kids places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park is May to October and December.
- JanPossible8:17
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:10
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecBest time7:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Silesian Zoological GardenZoological garden in the Katowice and Chorzów districts of Silesia, Poland353 m
- Silesian PlanetariumPlanetarium in Chorzów, Poland749 m
- LegendiaAmusement Park in Poland923 m
- St John and Paul Church in DąbChurch building in Katowice, Poland1.6 km
- Upper Silesian Ethnographic ParkOpen-air museum in Chorzów, Poland1.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: With kids
- Warsaw Zoo: zoo in Poland
- Wrocław Zoo: zoo in Poland
- Kraków Zoo: zoo in Cracow/Kraków, Poland (est. 1929)
- Energylandia: amusement park in Poland
- University of Wrocław Botanical Garden: botanical garden
- Guido Mine and Coal Mining Museum: Polish Mining Museum, Zabrze
Every Poland place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park?
It is a narrow-gauge park railway in Poland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park?
May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.
How do you get to Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 61 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Silesian Zoological Garden, Silesian Planetarium, Legendia. The rest is in the Poland guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.