Bytom Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city with powiat rights of Poland
About Bytom
Bytom is first documented in 1136 but all that remains of its early days are museum pieces and a few baroque church interiors. It industrialised from the 19th century with metal production and coal mining, and this ramped up in the 20th. There was a long-established German-speaking population, who called it Beuthen, and in 1939 it was swiftly occupied by the Nazis. In 1942 its Jewish people transported to Auschwitz. Post-war the communists built more collieries and steelworks wherever they could, while the ground subsided as miners tunneled beneath. These industries collapsed in the late 20th century, leaving a vast brownfield area that is still trying to re-invent itself.
Top Attractions in Bytom
Explore the best things to see and do in Bytom:
- ★Kolonia Bobrek
- ★Silesian Opera
- ★Szombierki Power Station
- ★Upper Silesian Museum
Where to Stay in Bytom
- 🏨Bristol Residence
- 🏨H33 Apartmenty
- 🏨Seven Hotel
Bytom Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: