Silesian Planetarium, Chorzów

Name: Silesian Planetarium
Address: al. Planetarium 4, Chorzów, 41-516, Poland
Telephone: +48 32 745 27 28

#6 among attractions in Chorzów

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Silesian Planetarium also Silesian Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory is the largest and oldest planetarium in Poland. It was founded on 4 December 1955 to commemorate the great astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. It is located in the Silesian Central Park, on the boundary between the Katowice and Chorzów districts of the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union. ()

Local name: Planetarium Śląskie Architectural style: Socialist realismCoordinates: 50°17'27"N, 18°59'32"E

Address

al. Planetarium 4Chorzów 41-516 Poland

Contact

+48 32 745 27 28

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Silesian Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silesian Amusement Park, Silesian Park, Śląski Ogród Zoologiczny, Silesian Stadium.

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Amusement park
Silesian Amusement Park, Chorzów
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Vast green space with family attractions
Silesian Park, Chorzów
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Śląski Ogród Zoologiczny, Chorzów
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0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Silesian Stadium, Chorzów
20 min walk • The Silesian Stadium, known locally as Stadion Śląski, is an iconic sports venue located in the city of Chorzów, Poland. With its rich history and modern facilities, it has become a must-visit destination for sports enthusiasts and tourists alike.
0.9 miSE
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Stadion GKS Katowice, Chorzów
22 min walk • Stadion GKS Katowice, nestled in the heart of Chorzów, Poland, stands as a testament to the city's sporting culture and heritage. This stadium, primarily used for football matches, is the home ground of GKS Katowice, a team with a storied history in Polish football.
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Open-air musuem with historic cottages
Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park, Chorzów
26 min walk • The Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park is an open-air museum in Chorzów, Poland. It is referred to as a skansen, stemming from the first open-air museum of its kind, the Skansen in Stockholm, Sweden. The area of the park is 25 hectare.
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Lech Coaster, Katowice
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0.8 miNE
Tower
Bytków TV Tower, Siemianowice Śląskie
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Church
Kościół Matki Boskiej Piekarskiej, Katowice
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Church
Kościół świętej Marii Magdaleny, Chorzów
34 min walk • Church of Saint Mary Magdalene in Chorzów is a Roman Catholic parish church in Chorzów, Silesia. It belongs to the Chorzow deanery of the Katowice Archdiocese. It is located at Bozogrobiec Street.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Hala Wystaw Kapelusz, Chorzów
17 min walk • Kapelusz exhibition hall in Chorzów - exhibition hall from 1968 in the Silesian Park in Chorzów, entered in the register of immovable monuments of the Silesian Voivodeship.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Silesian Planetarium open?

Silesian Planetarium is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Silesian Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Silesian Park, Chorzów (8 min walk), Śląski Ogród Zoologiczny, Chorzów (15 min walk), Hala Wystaw Kapelusz, Chorzów (17 min walk), Ławeczka Karolinki i Karlika, Chorzów (19 min walk).

How to get to Silesian Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Silesian Planetarium:

Bus

Katowice International Fair • Lines: , 110, 168, 296, 30, 30N, 50 (15 min walk)
Telewizja Katowice • Lines: 119, 170, 190, 222 (17 min walk)

Train

Zoo (21 min walk)

Tram

Silesian Park Main Entrance • Lines: T0, T11, T19, T23, T6 (24 min walk)
Wełnowiec Plac Alfreda • Lines: T13, T16 (26 min walk)