Narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park

The narrow-gauge railway in Silesian Park runs roughly 5 kilometers through the park on a 600-millimeter track with steam and diesel engines. The line connects different sections of the park and offers passengers changing views along the route.

General Jerzy Ziętek started construction in 1957 as part of a larger effort to turn former industrial land into a recreational park. From this beginning, it developed into a popular family destination.

The railway is run by volunteers who maintain local steam-locomotive traditions from the Upper Silesian mining era. Visitors see firsthand how such trains connected workers and communities across the industrial landscape.

The train runs from spring through autumn with departures every 30 minutes from the main station near the park's northern entrance. The boarding area is easy to access and suitable for different age groups.

Passengers pass the zoo, planetarium, and playgrounds of the park without leaving their seats along the route. Each journey reveals different sections of this sprawling site from an unusual vantage point.

Location: Chorzów

Official opening: 1957

GPS coordinates: 50.27390,18.99440

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06