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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.

Where to stay

Stokrotek 9, 45-219 Opole, Poland · kimanoclegi.pl
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Ostrówek 19, 45-082 Opole, Poland · hotel-starka.pl
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Oleska 11, 45-052 Opole, Poland · szarawilla.pl
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Dworcowa 20, 45-940 Opole, Poland · hyggehotel.pl
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Krakowska 48, 45-075 Opole, Poland · amamolto.pl
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Leona Powolnego 10, 45-078 Opole, Poland · desilva.pl
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Piastowska 1, 45-081 Opole, Poland · hotel-piast.opole.pl
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Krakowska 9, 45-015 Opole, Poland · facebook.com
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Muzealna 1a, 45-026 Opole, Poland · noclegi.opole.pl
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Strzelecka 68, 46-020 Opole, Poland · podkasztanami.opole.pl
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Warynskiego 17 Street, 45-047 Opole, Poland · opole-centrum.pl
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1 Maja 77, 45-355 Opole, Poland · hotel-weneda.pl
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Krakowska 57/59, 45-018 Opole, Poland · all.accor.com
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Krzemieniecka 2, 45-401 Opole, Poland · apartament-opole.com
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Świętej Anny 2, 45-117 Opole, Poland · sleepingbook.pl
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Oleska 86, 45-222 Opole, Poland · festival.com.pl
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Księżycowa 2A, 45-960 Opole, Poland · slociak.pl
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plac Kopernika 14, 45-040 Opole, Poland · hotelkamienica.com.pl
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Stanisława Dubois 39a, 45-067 Opole, Poland · novum-zp.pl
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plac Róż 4, 45-223 Opole, Poland · blekitnaroza.pl
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Władysława Reymonta 20, 46-066 Opole, Poland · prosecoopole.pl
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Stanisława Spychalskiego 25, 45-716 Opole, Poland
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Walerego Wróblewskiego 46/3, 45-759 Opole, Poland · iapartmentopole.eu
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Oleska 159, 45-231 Opole, Poland
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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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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00+ · 8 Strzelców Bytomskich, Opole, 45-084 · radiowa.opole.pl
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Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-19:00 · 174 Wrocławska, 45-835 · facebook.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 12:00-22:00 · 16 Piastowska, Opole, 45-081 · rzymskiewakacje.opole.pl
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 11:00-01:00 Features: step-free access · 69 Katowicka · saddamkingkebab.pl
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Bagel, Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Pancake, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 52 Katowicka · cukiernia-jaglo.pl
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Herbaty Ciasta Czekolada Na GorąCo, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 19A Piastowska, Opole
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Thai, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 15 Krakowska, 45-018 · sopelek.com.pl
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00 · 1a Plac Jana Kazimierza · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 47 Augustyna Kośnego, Opole, 45-056 · facebook.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 11-13 Krakowska, Opole, 46-020
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Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00 · 28-29 Rynek, Opole, 45-015
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Książąt Opolskich, Opole, 45-006
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options · 37 Oleska, 45-052
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Polska, Restaurant · Polska restaurant · 32 Rynek, Opole · https://730 631 234
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 11 Mały Rynek, Opole, 46-020 · rollssouls.pl
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Balkan, Restaurant · Balkan restaurant · 7 Plac Wolności, Opole, 46-020
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Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Japanese, Ramen, Restaurant · Japanese/Ramen restaurant
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Ramen, Indian, Restaurant · Ramen/Indian restaurant · 2 Rynek, Opole, 45-016
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-16:30; Sa-Su off · 48A Ozimska, Opole, 46-020
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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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Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00 · 31/1A Tadeusza Kościuszki, Opole, 45-062 · tutajcoffee.pl
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 8 Kępska, Opole, 45-129 · inspiracje.opole.pl
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Polish, Fast Food · Polish fast food · 2 Aleja Wincentego Witosa, Opole · barpierozek.com
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · 4 Szpitalna, Opole · la-finestra.pl
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-04:00, Su 12:00-24:00
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 09:00-01:00; Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 32 Krakowska, Opole, 45-075 · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00 · 24 Krakowska, Opole, 45-075 · czteryporyroku-opole.pl
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Asian, Ramen, Restaurant · Asian/Ramen restaurant · 31/1B Tadeusza Kościuszki, Opole, 45-062
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Chinese, Thai, Restaurant · Chinese/Thai restaurant
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
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106 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

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