Atrakcje: Zawodzie

Things to do in Zawodzie: the Mr Kleks play hall, a pinball museum, a modernist church and a former town hall in Katowice.

Zawodzie is a district of Katowice where indoor entertainment sits beside early twentieth-century landmarks. The four addresses described here complement each other: two for families and game lovers, and two for people who enjoy architecture.

Which places in Zawodzie suit families and wet weather?

For a family outing choose Bajka Pana Kleksa at Porcelanowa 23, and for a wet day there is also FunHouse Katowice at Bogucicka 7. Both operate indoors, so the weather does not matter.

Bajka Pana Kleksa is a themed play hall whose zones, among them Planet Mango and the Kingdom of Bajdocja, draw on the book about Mr Kleks; play is mixed with learning. FunHouse is a hands-on museum of flippers and arcade cabinets: over 200 retro machines make up the collection, and visitors play them instead of looking through glass.

Which historic buildings are in Zawodzie?

Two landmarks stand on 1 Maja Street: the Church of Divine Providence at number 52 and the former town hall of Bogucice at number 50. They stand at numbers 50 and 52, so you can see both without a long walk.

The modernist church of brick and reinforced concrete was built in 1930-1931 to a design by Tadeusz Łobos and has been a listed monument since 2019. The town hall of the former Bogucice municipality, dating from 1911-1912, was designed by Arnold Hartmann of Berlin. Today it houses the rectorate of the University of Economics.

Frequently asked questions

Which place in Zawodzie is best for a child?

The play hall Bajka Pana Kleksa at Porcelanowa 23. Older children may be interested in the pinball and arcade machines at FunHouse.

Is Zawodzie in Katowice?

Yes, it is a district of Katowice. A full overview of places is on the page for attractions in Zawodzie.