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Katowice

Katowice is the largest city in Upper Silesia and Poland's main industrial centre. A rich cultural life with theatres, the Silesian Museum and Philharmonic Orchestras and the characteristic Spodek concert hall caters for a population of about 300,000 in the city itself and 2 million if the surrounding cities of the Upper-Silesian Metropolitan Union are taken into account.

Located in the very middle of Silesia on the banks of the small river Rawa, Katowice's mix of modern and historical architecture, easy access to the Beskids and other Silesian cities makes it a top visitor destination.

Spodek by night

Understand

Map of Katowice

The city is at the intersection of major road and rail routes connecting Poland to the rest of Europe in all directions, with Katowice International Airport in nearby Pyrzowice. Until recently, the dominant economic sectors in the Katowice region were mining, steel, electrical machinery, electronics, and chemicals. Due to economic changes in Poland, heavy industry has given way to commerce and services.

History

The settlement of Kuźnica was founded here in 1397. Katowice was first mentioned as a village in the middle of dense forests in 1598. In the 18th century numerous work colonies sprang up here and around 1769-70 the Duke of Pless established an underground coal mine. The next industrial sites were the Hohenlohe steelworks in the village of Wełnowiec, founded in 1805, the Baildon steelworks in 1828 (named after their founder, a Scotsman), and the Wilhelmina zinc works in 1834.

Thanks to one of the first railway stations in the region, Katowice grew quickly and in 1873 it achieved the status of county town. In 1897 Katowice was formed into a separate urban district, which also included the suburban municipalities of Bogucice - Zawodzie, Dąb, Wełnowiec and Załęże. In 1889 one of the largest companies in Upper Silesia, the Kattowitzer Aktien-Gesellschaft, was set up with its headquarters in Katowice. As a result, major insurance companies and large-cap banks were attracted to the city. During the First World War, the steel industry continued to develop at a frenetic pace. Rail connections were also developed.

In the aftermath of the First World War the three Silesian Uprisings, Katowice ended up within the borders of the Polish state. The Polish Government decided to give Silesia considerable autonomy with Katowice as a capital and home of the Silesian Parliament. It was the time of city most intense growth (1922-1939). Second World War some light damage to the city, with most of the pre-war architecture in the city center survived, through some of the more damaged buildings were replaced by new communist-era architecture.

In 1975 the neighbouring municipalities of Piotrowice, Ochojec, Panewniki, Kostuchna, Wełnowiec, Szopienice, Giszowiec, Dąbrówka Mała and Murcki were merged with Katowice. The main communications artery (al. W. Korfantego) was widened, old industrial buildings to the west of this road were demolished. To the east the historic Tiele-Winckler Palace was also demolished. On the market place, old buildings were replaced by communist-style shopping malls: "Zenit" and "Skarbek", and also the "Dom Prasy".

The construction of the Roundabout and the "Flying Saucer" (Spodek) Sports Hall (1962–71) had a significant impact. The Millennium Housing Estate on the border of Katowice and Chorzów, the Paderewski Estate to the east of the city, the Południe Estate covering the suburbs of Kostuchna, Piotrowice, Ligota, and the Roździeński Housing Estate should also be mentioned.

In first decades of 21st century Katowice is going through another development phase. New main train station connected to the modern shopping mall has built in the town center. The town square has been redeveloped, as has been the Roundabout area. The historical Old Train Station has been partially renovated (works still ongoing as of 2019), and a new Silesian Philharmonics, Museum and a conference center have been constructed near the town center.

Get in

Map
50°15′58″N 19°0′58″E
Map of Katowice

By plane

  • 1 Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport (KTW  IATA) (in Pyrzowice, 34 km (21 mi) from Katowice). This is an airport for domestic and European flights and has the fourth-biggest passenger flow in Poland. Operating airlines include: Katowice International Airport (Q1162558) on Wikidata Katowice International Airport on Wikipedia 
Katowice Airport

Domestic:

International:

Seasonal: Bourgas, Grenoble, Athens, Alghero, Batumi, Burgas, Chania, Corfu, Faro, Furertaventura, Heraklion, Malaga, Pama de Mallorca, Podgorica, Rhodes, Split, Tenerife-South, Zakynthos, Varna

The airport features three passenger terminals A, B (departures) and C (arrivals) as well as a cargo terminal. Operations at terminal B, much bigger than A. Terminal A handles all non-Schengen flights, while Terminal B handles all Schengen flights. The longest airport observation deck in Poland can be found inside Terminal B.

There are shuttle buses from outside the terminal building to the city centre dropping off near main railway station. PKM Katowice,

There are four bus lines running in different directions:

There is also possibility to fly from and to nearby Kraków-Balice airport. Buses do run directly from this airport to Katowice, but they are infrequent and tend to stop in the early evening. Getting a local train from this airport to the main station in Krakow, and from there a bus to Katowice (the bus station is next door) may be a better option.

By train

  • 1 Katowice Main Railway Station (Located next to the town square in the city center). Katowice Main Railway Station was remodeled in 2012 and is very convenient for travelers because of its numerous cafes, good signage, modern color scheme of white, blue, and occasional yellow, and bright lighting. It is in the city center. The train station has underneath it the bus depot, which has modern backlighting and nice colors to invite passengers on its 10 routes. The train station is connected to a modern shopping mall, and is located in the very center of the city, next to the town square. Katowice railway station (Q800992) on Wikidata Katowice railway station on Wikipedia (updated Oct 2019)

Trains from all parts of Poland and other countries arrive at Central Station. There are 14 trains per day between Warsaw and Katowice and 28 trains per day between Kraków and Katowice during the day; the journey takes 180 minutes (from Warsaw and Wrocław) and 80 minutes (from Kraków). You can arrive by train directly from Vienna, Budapest, Kiev, Berlin, Ostrava, Praha, Bohumin, Bratislava, Zilina, Český Těšín, Hamburg, Moscow, Minsk.

The Main Railway Station has left luggage lockers. The station is an easy 2-minute walk from the Main Bus Station.

The trains within Poland are run by Polskie Koleje Państwowe (see PKP (in Polish)). In the last few years privatization has split PKP into a number of different, smaller companies.

The ticket prices based on location and train type vary from 35 zł to over 100 zł, so be careful while choosing the train.

By bus

Long-distance bus services arrive at International Katowice Bus Station (in the city centre, close to Sadowa Street). The main operator is Eurolines.

Polskibus offers daily routes from Katowice to the following locations: Warsaw (near metro station Wilanów) via Częstochowa and Vienna, Austria via Bratislava, Slovakia. Fares can be as low as 2 zł.

Buses between Katowice and Kraków:

UNIBUS and Bus-Inter travel regularly (both operate twice per hour) throughout the day. The fare is 15 zł one way, and it is suggested that passengers book in advance, especially during Polish holidays and during peak commuting hours. unibus use large modern coaches suitable for passengers with a lot of luggage, while Bus-Inter uses modern minibuses which may struggle to take large luggage during busy periods. On the other hand Bus-Inter is generally more responsive to demand and puts on extra minibuses during peak periods. Both operators state the route takes approximately 80 minutes dependent on traffic.

Buses are also operated by PKS Katowice, running something like once per each two hours: it takes about 2.5 hours to get to Kraków, costs 16 zł one way, but if you go round trip, it costs just 22 zł (6 zł less than Unibus or Bus-Inter). These are normal service buses which pretty much stop at every village en route between the cities.

There are also a number of private minibuses which operate between Kraków and Katowice. These though are difficult for non Polish speakers to find and use. Prices are comparable to the large companies listed above, so are only recommended when in the area with a local.

Buses between Katowice and Wrocław: buses operated by PKS Katowice run on different times, but there are at least 3 each day, some of them start in the night. It takes about 4 hours and the tickets cost about 25 zł.

In 2019 a construction of a newer Main Bus Station has begun, it is expected to finish in the late 2019/early 2020. The old bus station has very few amenities, being effectively a simple parking spot with no roof; the new bus station will provide a roof and more modern amenities.

By car

The main approaches to Katowice are:

  • from Kraków on the motorway; Katowice is about 60 km westward of Kraków
  • from Wrocław on the motorway; Katowice is about 180 km eastward of Wroclaw
  • from Warsaw on the European main road; Katowice is about 300 km south of Warsaw
  • from Cieszyn (on the southern border) on the European main road; Katowice is about 70 km north of Cieszyn

All routes converge on the main crossroads (the and ) which lies near the city centre. Katowice has no big car parks system but there are many small car parks along the roads in the city center.

Get around

By public transport

All public bus and tram transport is supervised by ZTM Metropolia and the same tickets are used in 41 cities & communes that constitute Silesian Metropolis. 24h free phone information: 800 16 30 30.

By bus & tram

Many bus stations of the Passengers' Municipal Communication are situated in the core center of the city. At each bus-stop there is an information board with bus routes and where they go. The full map with bus routes is usually available in City Information Centre near Rynek (address: ul. Rynek 13; employees are multilingual).

There are also trams which transport passengers within the city and beyond the limits of the city. The dispatcher's office and information of the Municipal Tramway Enterprise are at the tram-stop in Rynek (the market square) in Katowice.

Most bus lines runs every 30 minutes at workdays and every 60 minutes at weekends. Lines 12, 115, 297 and 910 run more often. Trams usually run every 15 minutes. Take care that buses and trams may have the same line numbers and sometimes there are running from the same stop. Some daily tram lines operate also at night.

The same ticket type is used in bus and tram. Katowice offers many different tickets. One-zone ticket is suitable for traveling in the city limits. Zone bus stations (overstepping it in a bus or a tram means that one must buy next one-zone ticket or continue traveling with ticket suitable for more zones) usually are placed at the border of cities. Consider, if it is better to use one-ride ticket, week-ticket or monthly ticket. In the bus or the tram only one kind of ticket is available for sale - for three or more zones, for 4.80 zł (or 2.40 zł with reduced rate). One-ride tickets can be bought even in grocery stores. Newspaper stands or newsagent's stores sometimes sell other kinds. The good way to buy tickets is downloading a mobile app, e.g. Skycash. Tickets in Skycash are cheaper than paper tickets. Ticket inspectors and bus/tram drivers often speak only Polish. When ticket inspector approaches you must show your ticket and proper document which allows the use of reduced rate.

One ride ticket price:

  • within one zone (or 20 minutes) 3.20 zł/1.60 zł (reduced rate)
  • within two zones (or 40 minutes) 3.80 zł/1.90 zł (reduced rate)
  • within three or more zones (or 90 minutes) 4.80 zł/2,40 zł (reduced rate)
  • for animal or extra luggage 3.20 zł

Transferable:

  • 1-day (paper ticket, valid on AP1-AP4 airport lines): normal rate 14 zł, reduced rate 7 zł
  • 7-day (electronic ticket for unpersonalised metropolitan card, not valid on AP1-AP4 airport lines): normal rate 44 zł, reduced rate 22 zł

By taxi

Taxi-stops are situated in several places in Katowice:

  • at the entrance of the railway station on the ground floor from 3 Maja St.
  • Plac Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej
  • the Silesia Hotel
  • Skargi St.
  • the Katowice Hotel
  • Korfantego Av.
  • Dworcowa St.

When you take a taxi always ask for the price beforehand unless you are willing to pay anything. Different types of taxis can charge very different prices which can vary up to 5 times the regular fare depending on location and time. You can also use Uber or download one of several local taxi application (Tele Taxi Katowice, Echo Taxi Katowice, City Taxi Katowice). If you use an app the chances are much better you can see and confirm the price before the ride and that the driver won't add any extra changers.

See

Church of St. Michael the Archangel
Mural by Belgian artist ROA in Mariacka Tylna street

The finest examples of Modernism (International Style inspired architecture, in Polish Moderna) can be easily found in the city downtown. Central Katowice also contain a many Art Nouveau (Secesja) buildings along with the Communist era giants such as Spodek multipurpose arena complex or Superjednostka housing block.

  • 1 St. Michel Archangel. A small wooden church in the Kościuszko Park. One of the oldest buildings in the town. St. Michael's church, Katowice (Q772730) on Wikidata Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Katowice on Wikipedia 
  • 2 Cathedral of Christ the King (Archikatedra Chrystusa Króla), ul. Plebiscytowa 49a. Constructed in the mid-20th century, it is the largest archcathedral in Poland. Christ the King Cathedral in Katowice (Q1083927) on Wikidata Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice on Wikipedia 
  • 3 Jewish cemetery, ul. Kozielska 16. 06:00—19:00. Small Jewish cemetery located within a larger communal cemetery, one of the few relics of the Jewish history in the town. Jewish Cemetery in Katowice (Q1716790) on Wikidata 
  • 4 Franciscan Monastery in Panewniki and Basilica (Klasztor i Bazylika Franciszkanów w Panewnikach), ul. Panewnicka 76, . Church and monastery from early 20th century. Franciscan Monastery in Panewniki (Q11739786) on Wikidata 
  • 5 Silesian Theater (Teatr Śląski im. Stanisława Wyspiańskiego). Dedicated to Stanisław Wyspiański. This is the largest theater in Silesia. Silesian Theatre (Q162909) on Wikidata Silesian Theatre on Wikipedia 
  • 6 Nikiszowiec. Part of the administrative district of Janów-Nikiszowiec, built between 1908 and 1912 to house workers in the backyard of their place of employment – Giesche (now Wieczorek) coal mine. Nikiszowiec is de facto an entire city district on its own, with a distinct architectural style, and one of the must-see locations. It hosts several museums and galleries, and an occasional festival. Nikiszowiec (Q1990266) on Wikidata Nikiszowiec on Wikipedia 

Museums

  • 7 History of Katowice Museum (Muzeum Historii Katowic), ul. Szafranka 9. Medium size museum containing exhibits relating to the local history, History Museum of Katowice (Q11786994) on Wikidata 
  • 8 Silesian Museum - Old Site (Muzeum Śląskie), al. Korfantego 3 (next to the city square). The old site of the museum is a relatively small building with few exhibition rooms. Don't expect to spend more than half an hour there at most. Go the new much larger and better new site which is within easy walking distance.. Silesian Museum in Katowice (Q2239241) on Wikidata Silesian Museum on Wikipedia 
  • 9 Silesian Museum - New Site (Muzeum Śląskie), ul. Dobrowolskiego 1 (a short walk (~10 minutes) from the city center). The new museum is a very large complex with world-class display of how people in Silesia lived through the times, plus a number of more traditional sections (paintings, sculptures, etc.). The museum complex is located on the grounds of an old mining complex, re purposed for the museum. Silesian Museum in Katowice (Q2239241) on Wikidata Silesian Museum (Katowice) on Wikipedia 
  • 10 Archdiocesan Museum, 39 Jordana St (a short walk (~10 minutes) from the city center). Small church museum Archdiocesan Museum in Katowice (Q11786910) on Wikidata 

Galleries

  • 11 Rondo Sztuki (The Roundabout of Art), Rondo im. Gen. Jerzego Ziętka 1. Two galleries and a cafeteria with concerts and parties in a building located in the middle of a roundabout, close to Spodek hall. Rondo Sztuki (Q9265592) on Wikidata 
  • 12 Gallery "Szyb Wilson", 1 Oswobodzenia St. Motto: Before swallow us the fires - about spirituality of our factories. Galeria Szyb Wilson (Q9265616) on Wikidata 
  • 13 BWA Contemporary Art Gallery Katowice, 6 w. Korfantego. 10AM-6PM except Mondays. Galeria Sztuki Współczesnej BWA Katowice (Q9265610) on Wikidata 
  • 14 Parnas Contemporary Art Gallery (Galeria Sztuki Współczesnej Parnas), 10 Kochanowskiego St. (Q11699304) on Wikidata 

Nature

  • Katowice has several large parks, and some small forests in the city and nearby.

Do

Cinema

Katowice has several new, multi-screen cinemas as well as some surviving old, traditional ones. Check if films are shown dubbed or subbed.

  • Światowid, 7 3-rd Maja Street. The primary place for art-house film in the city centre 
  • Rialto, 24 St Jana St. An artist-run venue which specializes in more experimental film and music and has a lovely café too. 
  • Cinema City - Punkt 44, 44 Gliwicka St. Modern multiplex type cinema with approx 13 screens and IMAX 3-D system. 
  • Cinema City - Silesia City Center, 107 Chorzowska St. Modern multiplex type cinema with 13 screens. It is located inside the biggest shopping mall in Katowice, Silesia City Center. 
  • Centrum Sztuki Filmowej - Kino Kosmos, 66 Sokolska Pl. For art-house film. 

Theater

  • Silesian Theatre, 2 Main Market. Katowice's main repertory theatre, located in the city center. 
  • Theatre Korez, 2 Main Market. 2 Plac Sejmu Slaskiego. Well known for being involved in some of the most cutting-edge theatre in the city. 
  • Theatre A Part. A contemporary visual and physical theatre group, formed by Marcin Herich, actor, director and organizer of theater events. They are also organizers of A Part Theater Festival 
  • Silesian Theatre of Doll and Actor Ateneum, 10 Sw. Jana St. One of the oldest doll's bands in Poland. They are organizers of International Festival of Doll Theaters Katowice - For Children. 
  • Teatr 'Gry i ludzie' ('Games and People' Theater), 2 Niepodległości Av. Experimental and mainly outdoor theatrical group having their scene in the old railway station. 
  • 1 Teatr Żelazny Katowice, Armii Krajowej 40 40­ 698, ☏ +48 577-380-377, . US$15. (updated Apr 2018)

Music

Events

There is a lot of cultural events in Katowice. Exhibitions, concerts, festivals, spectacles and so on - they all happen in galleries, clubs and theaters. It is impossible to mention here all of them as they appear without any regular schedule. To get information on 'what's on', have a look at up-to-date Internet releases of conventional press like Ultramaryna or Gazeta Wyborcza: Co jest grane bringing cultural news for whole agglomeration. Below there is a list of events that happen at regular schedule.

  • Mayday. Polish edition of international technoparty in "Spodek". 
  • OFF Festival. Possibly the most important new music festival in Poland. First weekend of August. 
  • "Rawa Blues" Festival. The biggest indoor blues festival in the world. It has happened every year since 1981, from the beginning Rawa Blues is led by the bluesman Irek Dudek. 
  • Tauron Festival. Techno and dance rave that takes place in the Industrial Museum Complex, during August, not far from Spodek. 

Other

  • for board gaming, collectible card gaming, and similar pursuits, get in touch with the Silesian Fantasy Club, or visit the "Erpegie" store/gaming club in the city center, or the "Ludiversum" board gaming cafe.
  • Katowice has a zoo, an amusement park, and a planetarium

Learn

Buy

Katowice has several large supermarkets, from general to specialized (electronics, home equipment), department stores (malls), and a wide variety of smaller shops. The largest, very modern department store is Silesia City Center.

For local handcrafts, gifts and such, ask or google for "Cepelia" stores. There is also a tiny store at the Katowice Airport, but don't expect to find much there; you'll be better served at the Krakow or Warsaw airports. The airport stores will carry more of the international tourist oriented items; Cepelia stores will have some rarer items.

Eat

There are many restaurants in Katowice, including international chains such as McDonald's, Burger King or Pizza Hut. Like elsewhere in Poland, majority of restaurants in Katowice represent European-style cuisine, in particular, Polish one, with a number of Silesian regional dishes. It is not uncommon for a restaurant menu to have an English description; similarly, younger staff may speak passable English.

In addition to restaurants accessible from the streets, there are also some to be found in large malls and shopping centers.

Budget

  • Bar Mleczny "Europa", ul. Mickiewicza 8, one of so-called "milk bars" where you can have a meal without spending a lot of money; milk bars are preferred by students and travelers without a fat wallet.
  • Deka Smak, Ul. Stawowa 10. Self-service restaurant where you pay for the weight of the food you chose. 
  • Dobra Karma, Ul. św. Jacka 1. Healthy food (breakfasts, pizzas, soups, pastas), nice interiors, children welcome. 
  • Złoty Osioł, Ul. Mariacka 1. Vegetarian bar having unusual atmosphere and events like poet meetings or concerts 

Mid-range

  • Buddha, Ul. Drzymały 9. Indian restaurant. Vegetarian and carnivore options. 
  • CityRock, Ul. Chorzowska 9B. Kitschy American-style. The names of meals are in English. 
  • Fantasmagoria, ul. Gliwicka 51. Polish and Ukrainian cuisine. Bright interior and a terrace in summer.
  • U Babuni, Ul. Kilińskiego 16. Rustic, wooden interior, traditional meals. 
  • Zaklęty Czardasz, Ul. Kopernika 9. Hungarian restaurant and a winery in the cellar. 
  • 1 Hurry Curry, ul. Stanisława 1. Indian and Southeast Asian food, some vegetarian and vegan options available (updated Jan 2016)
  • Patio, ul. Stawowa 3. Lengthy menu of Silesian and Polish specialties from a family with 70 years in the business. Always high quality and served with a smile.
  • 2 Wiejska Chatka, Plac Grunwaldzki 4, ☏ +48 32 350 30 10. 10:00-22:00. Traditional Silesian cuisine (updated Feb 2019)

Splurge

  • Patio-Park, Kosciuszki 101. The slightly more upscale cousin of Patio. Wonderful Polish cuisine, including a new seasonal tasting menu. Beautiful setting.
  • Kryształowa, Ul. Warszawska 5. Elegant place, Polish and Silesian meals. No prices in drinks menu; 10% for service is added to the tab. 
  • Karcma pod Strzechom, Ul. Grzyśki 13. Polish mountain style cottage in the area of blocks of flats. They serve folk dishes mainly. 
  • Marysin Dwór, Ul. Pukowca 17a. It is styled as countryside noble residence from old days and located in industrial area. 

Drink

Clubs

  • Hipnoza Jazz Club, Pl. Sejmu Śląskiego 2. One of most active places in Katowice. A lot of concerts, drinks and interesting dishes. 
  • Elektro, pl. Sejmu Śląskiego 2, Hipnoza's cellar.
  • 2B3, Ul. Sienkiewicza 28. 
  • GuGalander, Ul. Jagiellońska 17A. A bar, a scene, a gallery place with good music, concerts, spectacles and so on. 

Mariacka Street [dead link] has the highest density of drinking establishments, among others:

  • Cooler Club & Lounge. 
  • KATO. Local patriots, bar is in a constant state of being built. 
  • Katofonia. Live rock, blues concerts. 
  • Lemoniada, 4 Mariacka St. Two floors; the first with dance and pop music, the second with electro. 
  • Lorneta z Meduzą. A bar inspired by bistros from the 1920s. Open 24/7. Every drink costs 4 zł, every snack - 8 zł. Full of bums and hipsters. 
  • Pub Śruba. Students' place. 

Rather common discos

  • Inqbator, Ul. Dworcowa 2. 
  • Mega club, Ul. Dworcowa 4. 
  • Spiż, Ul. Opolska 22. A club with its own small brewery. 
  • Carpe Diem, Plac Wolności 14. Katowice branch of Kraków's rock club. 

Student clubs

Sleep

There is a medium number of hotels and guest houses in the Katowice area. There are also some couchsurfing and similar hosts in the area.

Budget

  • School Youth Hostel Ślązaczek, ul. Sokolska 26, ☏ +48 32 35 11 956. Check-in: 18:00, check-out: 10:00. Located just about centre of the city in building of technical high school. Special rules apply as this is a school youth hostel. 25 - 35 zł + 8 for linen. 
  • Jopi Hostel, ul. Plebiscytowa 23, ☏ +48 32 204-34-32. 28 beds in 2-, 4-, 6-person rooms. Six bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. There is also good shared kitchen and free tee. 41 - 54 zł. 

Mid-range

  • Hotel Zaleze, ul. Gliwicka 106. In a secure, but a little miners' area 2 km west of the railway station and downtown 
  • Hotel Jantor, ul. Nałkowskiej 10 (in old mining estate Nikiszowiec). Not modern but clean and cheap 2-bed rooms. The hotel has a free guarded car park and a restaurant. 

Splurge

Connect

  • Katowice's area code (for landline numbers) is 32 when dialed from within Poland or +4832 from outside Poland.
  • There are not many places that offer web and other Internet access. But there are some:
    • Costa Coffee - on Stawowa Street near the station. Free good wireless.
    • Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport - Hot Spot
    • Dekadencja Private Club [dead link] - 20 Mariacka St. Hot Spot (free of charge). Wireless does not always work.

Stay safe

Katowice is a generally safe city to stay in. Beware of the usual nuisance of petty theft (especially at Railway Station).

  • Important phone numbers: police: 997, fire department: 998, ambulance: 999, all three at common, universal number 112
  • Municipal guard: +48 32 986
  • Watch out for pickpockets in public transport and busy places.
  • Park your car in safe place, on a guarded parking if possible.
  • Most long-distance trains have compartments, choose the occupied ones so you don't ride alone. Also, during night - make sure that at least one person is not asleep.

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