Ruda Śląska - discover the most interesting attractions worth seeing | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Aquadrome water park opened in 2012 and features three zones: Sport, Leisure, and Saunarium
• The Sports zone includes a diving tube 7 metres deep, ideal for first diving attempts
• The Leisure Zone has six slides, a rapid river, artificial wave, and an outdoor summer pool
• The Saunarium is an adults-only relaxation area with dry saunas, steam baths, and sauna rituals
• Ruda Slaska also offers the Museum of the People's Republic of Poland and the Andrzej Shaft Tower
• Best reached by train to Katowice, then a regional connection to Ruda Slaska

Whether you will be in Ruda Śląska for one day or a whole weekend, there are places that as a tourist you cannot miss. Above all, you should learn a bit of history, but also experience a bit of relaxation and fun. That way no one will be bored during the trip! In this city you can visit, among other things, a museum dedicated to the People's Republic of Poland, as well as go to a modern aqua park full of slides and relaxing pools.

Attractions in Ruda Śląska that you must visit:

Aquadrome - Water Park Ruda Śląska

This is the third water park to be built in the region (after those in Tarnowskie Góry and Dąbrowa Górnicza). The place was opened in 2012 and consists of 3 zones: Sport, Leisure and Saunarium.

In the Sports zone you will find two sports pools, where both children and adults can swim under the supervision of instructors and lifeguards. Interestingly, the pool has a movable bottom, so you can make it shallow. If there are younger children in the area, the staff are able to reduce the depth to 60 cm, for example. It's the perfect place to exercise and break records! There is also a diving tube in this part of the aquapark, which is 7 metres deep - the perfect space for first diving attempts under controlled conditions under the guidance of instructors. If you are interested in this service, be sure to contact the information desk before you arrive at the facility.

The Leisure Zone is a section provided for the whole family, regardless of swimming ability. There are six slides with minimum height and age markings , as well as a rapid river, an artificial wave, three Jacuzzi pools, a water massage basin, a special children's area and an outdoor pool open during the summer. Animations and various activities also take place here.

The Saunarium area is a separate relaxation area for adults only. In this area you will benefit from dry saunas, steam baths, jacuzzi and cooling basins. Sauna rituals are also held here in the afternoon.

The Aquadrome is open daily:

• Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 22:00,

• on weekends from 9:00 to 22:00.

Pricing information:

• children under 3 years free admission,

• full-day and multi-day tickets available,

• access to the Sports and Relaxation Zone from 20 PLN/hour

• entrance to the Saunarium Zone from 36 PLN/hour.

Museum of the People's Republic of Poland - Nowa Ruda Manor House

This museum dedicated to the history of the People's Republic of Poland is located on the premises of a former manor farm known as Dwór Nowa Ruda. It was created primarily with younger people in mind, who associate the communist era only with family stories, history lessons and old photographs.

Exhibitions include commemorative photographs, archival documents such as political material and election posters. The museum also houses a collection of communist-era vehicles, such as an older model Skoda Octavia, Moskwicz 400, Trabant, Mikrus MR-300, SHL Gazelle motorbike or a fire engine from the late 1950s and early 1960s.

As part of the "Time Capsule" exhibition, you will also see furniture, household appliances, shop goods and the interiors of flats and shops from the communist period. These exhibitions change from time to time and show different aspects of life at that time.

An interesting part of the museum is the Monument Park, where you will see statues that adorned the streets during the communist era. These include:

• the Monument to Polish-Soviet Friendship,

• the Monument to Heroes Fallen in Kozienice Region,

• the Monument to the Revolutionary Deed,

• bust of General Karol Świerczewski,

• bust of Lenin.

The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.

Tickets can be purchased for: 20 PLN concessionary and 25 PLN normal. The facility recognises the Large Family Card.

Did you know that you can also use the Big Family Card when travelling by train? Read more about the discount on train travel in our article: Discounts with the Large Family Card on the PKP - buy cheaper tickets for a family trip.

The hoist tower of the "Andrzej" shaft

This is one of the post-mining monuments, an attraction of Ruda Śląska, which can only be admired from the outside. In the past, the hoist tower was part of the "Gottessegen" coal mine. The mine operated from the 1870s until 1926. The shaft was 365 metres deep. The building above it is distinguished by its design, which is reminiscent of medieval defensive towers. This is a place you absolutely have to capture in a photograph!

Kaufhaus estate

During your tour of Ruda Śląska, take a walk also around the old historic workers' housing estate located at the meeting point of two districts: Chebzia and Nowy Bytom. This residential complex was built for the workers of Huta Pokoju - an ironworks operating since 1840.

A building that stands out from the rest and attracts the attention of tourists is the Kaufhaus Department Store - the interior of which still houses an operating trading house.

Maximilian Chroboek City Museum

This museum has been in operation since 1976. It houses permanent and temporary exhibitions on the history of Ruda Śląska and the surrounding area.

It is worth visiting the permanent exhibition entitled**"Time is money. History of civilisation and economy on the example of Ruda Śląska**". Its aim is to educate in the areas of economics and entrepreneurship with the history of Ruda Śląska in the background. Here, the history of the city is presented through the prism of economic development and the industrial revolution that took place in the area in the past centuries.

The temporary exhibitions, on the other hand, change every season and are devoted to both modern history and the history of several centuries ago. If you want to find out what the current exhibition is about, be sure to visit the website of the Maximilian Chrobok City Museum.

The museum is open on selected days of the week.

Tickets for the permanent exhibition cost: 12 PLN normal and 8 PLN concessionary; a family ticket is also available.

Rudzki Castle

The ruins of Rudzki Castle are located in Bujoczka Street. It is the somewhat neglected remains of the castle of the Rudzki family from the end of the 14th century. Only fragments of the medieval-style walls have survived to the present day.

In fact, the castle only functioned from the 14th to the 17th century. Then, as a consequence of neglect and war damage, it ceased to serve its function. After reconstruction and subsequent renovations, it was converted into the palace of the Ballestrems (an aristocratic family). At the end of the 19th century, the Ballestrems had a residence in neo-Gothic style on this site, which was burnt down during the war.

Black Pond with park

Fancy a moment's rest? Take a trip to the Black Pond in the Panewnica Forest, located at the junction of three cities: Ruda Śląska, Chorzów and Katowice. It is a place full of greenery ideal for a stroll and moments of peace and quiet surrounded by nature.

Aquadrome - the Bay Area

The list of attractions for children in Ruda Śląska cannot do without a water park zone intended for the youngest. It is a place where every toddler will find something for themselves and feel like a pirate. There are two slides available in the Bay: an orange one for children aged 3 and over and a blue one for children aged 5 and over.

Summer swimming pool in Ratowników Street

Check out the outdoor attractions for children in Ruda Śląska! Among them is the summer swimming pool. On sunny summer days you can go there with your little one every day from 10:00 to 19:00.

There is a swimming pool, a swimming pool for non-swimmers and a paddling pool for children.

Price list:

• children under 5 enter free of charge,

• normal ticket 23 PLN/day,

• reduced ticket 15 PLN/day.

Are you looking for alternatives to the car to get around Silesia? You can get to Ruda Śląska, Katowice or Chorzów comfortably by rail!

PKP Intercity trains from the furthest corners of the country**stop in Katowice**. You will find, for example, connections from the stations:

• Gdynia Główna,

• Jelenia Góra,

• Kielce Główny,

• Kraków Główny,

• Poznań Główny,

• Przemyśl Główny,

• Warsaw Eastern,

• Wrocław Główny.

Then you can get from Katowice to Ruda Śląska by a local carrier - Kolej Śląski.

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