Metropolis GZM district, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Knurów

Knurów is a town in Metropolis GZM district, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 39,744 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 81 churches, 76 forts & heritage, 30 parks and 13 museums. The must-see places are Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego (10 km), Gliwice Castle (10 km) and Kościół Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa (11 km).

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Knurów, Silesian Voivodeship
Knurów, Metropolis GZM district, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Knurów at a glance

Location
Metropolis GZM district, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 39,744
Coordinates
50.2197° N, 18.6507° E
Places within 50 km
215 (215 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Knurów

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Knurów: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Knurów

112 churches within 100 km of Knurów. The closest is Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Knurów

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Knurów. The closest is Gliwice Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Knurów

31 parks within 100 km of Knurów. The closest is Kopalnia Guido (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Knurów

19 museums within 100 km of Knurów. The closest is Muzeum Górnictwa Węglowego (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Knurów

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Knurów. The closest is Miejski Ogród Botaniczny (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Knurów

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Knurów. The closest is Góra Gryca (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Góra Gryca · viewpoint · Metropolis GZM · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Sucha Góra · viewpoint · Metropolis GZM · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Wzgórze Wandy · viewpoint · Metropolis GZM · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Klimont · viewpoint · Metropolis GZM · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Sadowa · viewpoint · Jaworzno · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Goruszka · viewpoint · Bielsko · ~65 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Knurów

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Knurów
  2. 10 km Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego · church, Rybnik
  3. 4 km Pałac Hegenscheidtów · heritage site, Mikołów
  4. 7 km Zamek Chudów · heritage site, Metropolis GZM
  5. 12 km Kościół Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa · church, Metropolis GZM
  6. 2 km Gliwice Castle · heritage site, Kędzierzyn-Koźle
  7. 10 km Back to Knurów

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From travellers near Knurów

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How to reach Knurów

    All places near Knurów by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Knurów by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches81112Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego (10 km)
    Forts & heritage7692Gliwice Castle (10 km)
    Parks3031Kopalnia Guido (16 km)
    Museums1319Muzeum Górnictwa Węglowego (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Miejski Ogród Botaniczny (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Góra Gryca (27 km)
    Other attractions33Wieża Ciśnień W Zabrzu (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Stawiki (42 km)

    Knurów: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Knurów?

    Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego (church, about 10 km), Gliwice Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Kościół Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa (church, about 11 km), Zamek Chudów (heritage site, about 11 km), Pałac Hegenscheidtów (heritage site, about 12 km), Parafia Św. Jacka (church, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Knurów?

    215 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 76 forts & heritage, 30 parks, 13 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Knurów?

    Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego, about 10 km by road; Kościół Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Knurów?

    Gliwice Castle, about 10 km by road; Zamek Chudów (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Knurów?

    Kopalnia Guido, about 16 km by road; Park Miejski (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Knurów?

    Start in Knurów, visit Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego, then Pałac Hegenscheidtów, then Zamek Chudów, then Kościół Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa, then Gliwice Castle, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Knurów?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Knurów

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Knurów’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Knurów on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.