Comparison of average speed in the city centre
- km/h – Warsaw
- km/h – Wroclaw
- km/h – Krakow
- km/h – Katowice
oponeo.pl report,
2017
This is one of the greatest advantages of this place. Drivers are rarely held up in traffic jams in Katowice and the entire metropolitan area; those who prefer public transportation may choose from a large number of buses, trains, tramways and even trolleybuses.
oponeo.pl report,
2017
Local governments attach great importance to the quality of public services. Good availability of specialist facilities ensures a good standard of health protection.
Over 120.000 students attend 26 higher education institutions in Katowice and other cities of the metropolitan area.
Every year, over 30.000 people graduate from these universities.
Jazz, blues, alternative rock, rap or electronic music – connoisseurs of each of these types of music can appreciate world-class music. Thanks to the rich calendar of cultural events and perfect infrastructure, Katowice obtained the title “UNESCO City of Music”.
The industrial heritage offers the possibility of visiting unique tourist attractions which cannot be found in any other region in Poland. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit mines and other industrial facilities that have been perfectly renovated.
Forests, parks and green areas cover more than 50% of the total surface area of Katowice. Swimming pools, sports arenas and other sports facilities situated in the entire metropolitan area guarantee well-spent leisure time and fun. Amateurs of extreme sports should make a trip to the Beskids.
You need only 50 minutes to reach a ski slope, an exciting climbing wall or a luxury SPA resort. If you would like to go to a place with a completely different climate and culture, you may take a plane from the local airport.