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Opole, Poland

Opole is a city located in southern Poland on the Oder River and the historical capital of Upper Silesia. With a population of approximately 127,387 as of the 2021 census, it is the capital of Opole Voivodeship (province) and the seat of Opole County.

Type CityPopulation 127,387Metro Area Population 146,522

Why go

  • City in Poland.
  • Served by Lipowa Airstrip.

History

Opole is a city located in southern Poland on the Oder River and the historical capital of Upper Silesia. With a population of approximately 127,387 as of the 2021 census, it is the capital of Opole Voivodeship (province) and the seat of Opole County. Its metropolitan area was home to 146,522 inhabitants. It is the largest city in its province.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 104 Wrocławska, Opole, 45-835 · mcdonalds.pl
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00 · 8 Jana Bytnara „Rudego”, Opole, 45-265 · pizzadlaczegonie.pl
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Dessert, Deli, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 11a Rynek, Opole, 45-015 · facebook.com
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Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:00 · 2 Wolfganga Amadeusza Mozarta, 45-079 · grabowkanalesniki.pl
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 16a Księdza Hugona Kołłątaja, Opole, 45-064 · hamburg.opole.pl
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Pizza, Kebab, Pasta, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 40a Jerzego i Ryszarda… · pizza-olivka.pl
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa-Su 14:00-22:00 · 1B Zamkowa, Domecko, 46-070 · pizzeria-restauracja-piramida.pl
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00+ · 8 Strzelców Bytomskich, Opole, 45-084 · radiowa.opole.pl
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Airports

Opole-Polska Nowa Wieś Airfield 12 km to the centre
Polska Nowa Wieś, OP, PL
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Opole-Kamień Śląski Airfield 20 km to the centre
Kamień Śląski, OP, PL
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Mikulovice Airfield 61 km to the centre
Mikulovice, OL, CZ
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Rzędów Airstrip 17 km to the centre
Rzędów, OP, PL
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Lipowa Airstrip 36 km to the centre
Lipowa, OP, PL
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lipowa Airstrip; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Opole, Poland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail