Świętochłowice between nature and culture

• Dolina Lipinki, commonly known as Ajska, lies in the northwest of the city in the Lipiny district.
• At Skałka Park, you can cycle along the paths and go Nordic walking on the park avenues.
• The Muzeum Powstań Śląskich opened in 2014.
• The two headframes of the former “Polska” mine are listed together in the heritage register under number A/110/04.

Dolina Lipinki comprises several ponds and interesting floodplains along a stream. The area is commonly known as Ajska and lies in the northwest of Świętochłowice, in the Lipiny district. The two names therefore refer to the same area, not to two separate destinations.

Ajska is also a refuge and breeding ground for reptiles and amphibians. These include, among others, the grass snake, viviparous lizard, sand lizard, green toad, European tree frog and moor frog. Its bodies of water, floodplains, and role as a refuge and breeding ground give Ajska an ecological focus that sets it apart from the city's cultural sites.

Two specific activities are available at Skałka Park: you can cycle along the paths and go Nordic walking on the park avenues. The different types of paths are useful when planning your time in the park around your preferred activity. The park also has a playground and an outdoor gym. As details about facilities may change, it is advisable to check their current condition before your visit.

There is also a kayak launch in the central area of the park. A pergola on the upper level offers a place to watch the sunset. The activities and the opportunity to watch sunsets from the pergola can be considered separately rather than combined into a single programme.

The Muzeum Powstań Śląskich opened in 2014. Its exhibition covers more than 1,000 m²; the exhibits, interior design and sound transport visitors to the time of the insurgents and present the history of the Silesian Uprisings. This gives the museum a clear historical focus and distinguishes it from the outdoor nature and activity options.

Another connection to industrial history is the ensemble of the two headframes for shafts I and II of the former “Polska” mine. It is listed in the heritage register under number A/110/04. This gives you two different ways to explore history: an exhibition about the Silesian Uprisings and a listed ensemble from the history of mining.

First, consider which themes you want to shape your trip: nature at Dolina Lipinki, activities and facilities at Skałka Park, or the historical highlights of the museum and headframes. If you are considering accommodation, check the details available for each option and compare them with your own daily plans. This way, your choice is based on the places you actually want to visit, rather than assuming that any particular accommodation will offer specific amenities or a particular location.

What does the name Ajska refer to?

Ajska is the commonly used name for the Dolina Lipinki area in the northwest of Świętochłowice, in the Lipiny district.

What can you do at Skałka Park?

You can cycle along the paths and go Nordic walking on the park avenues. There is also a kayak launch in the central area, with a pergola from which you can watch the sunset.

What is the Muzeum Powstań Śląskich about?

The exhibition presents the history of the Silesian Uprisings. Covering more than 1,000 m², the exhibits, interior design and sound help transport visitors to the time of the insurgents.

For the broader travel overview: Silesia.