cathedral
Jasna Gora Monastery
Pauline monastery at Czestochowa housing the Black Madonna icon, Poland's principal pilgrimage site, sited just off the DK1 corridor.
36 km · about 40 min drive
EuropePolandSilesia
Miasteczko Śląskie
Silesia, Poland · Europe
About Miasteczko Śląskie
Miasteczko Śląskie sits on the route: 15 minutes from Świerklaniec, 36km from Jasna Gora Monastery.
Miasteczko Śląskie is in Silesia, Poland, with about 7,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Świerklaniec, about 7 km away.
Miasteczko Śląskie [mʲasˈtɛt͡ʂkɔ ˈɕlɔ̃skʲɛ] (originally Żyglińskie Góry; formerly also Miasteczko; German: Georgenberg) is a town in Upper Silesia in southern Poland, near Katowice. It borders the Metropolis GZM - a large metropolitan area with a population of over 2 million. It is located in the SilesianRead more
Highlands.
It is situated in the Silesian Voivodeship since its formation in 1999, previously in Katowice Voivodeship, and before World War II, in the Autonomous Silesian Voivodeship. Miasteczko Śląskie is one of the towns within the Katowice urban area and within the greater Katowice-Ostrava metropolitan area with a population of about 5,294,000 people. The population of the town is 7,437 (2019).
The settlement was founded between 1526 and 1543. In 1561, it was granted town rights.
Where to Stay in Miasteczko Śląskie
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Miasteczko Śląskie.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Miasteczko Śląskie.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Miasteczko Śląskie?
Within an hour or so of Miasteczko Śląskie: Jasna Gora Monastery (36 km), Ogrodzieniec Castle (The Witcher, Kaer Morhen) (44 km), Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Miasteczko Śląskie?
The nearest famous roads are Cervenohorske Sedlo and Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).
Where is Miasteczko Śląskie?
Miasteczko Śląskie is in Silesia, Poland, about 7 km from Świerklaniec.
Road trip
Drive to Miasteczko Śląskie
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Miasteczko Śląskie. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 7,044
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Silesia
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 50.5026, 18.9395
Tags
Worth the detour from Miasteczko Śląskie
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
film location
Ogrodzieniec Castle (The Witcher, Kaer Morhen)
The ruined Polish hilltop castle used as Kaer Morhen and battle sites in Netflix's The Witcher.
44 km · about 50 min drive
museum
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving in Poland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.42/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€5.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Miasteczko Śląskie.
Plan a trip around Miasteczko Śląskie
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Miasteczko Śląskie.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.