PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
G
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Gilowice
EuropePolandSilesia

Gilowice

Silesia, Poland · Europe

About Gilowice

Gilowice sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ślemień, 54km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).

Gilowice is a town located in Silesia, Poland. With a population of 4,259, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gilowice sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gilowice to your route.

About Gilowice

Gilowice [ɡilɔˈvit͡sɛ] is a village in Żywiec County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Gilowice.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Gilowice

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Gilowice.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Gilowice.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Gilowice?

Gilowice offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Gilowice?

Plan your road trip to Gilowice with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Gilowice as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Gilowice located?

Gilowice is located in Silesia, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7128 latitude, 19.3104 longitude.

What is the population of Gilowice?

Gilowice has a population of approximately 4,259 people, making it a town in Poland.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Gilowice as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Gilowice. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
4,259
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Silesia
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
49.7128, 19.3104

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
Full driving guide for Poland

Tags

EuropePolandSilesiaTown

Worth the detour from Gilowice

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial

The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Orava Castle

A dramatic cliff-top castle perched high above the Orava River, famously used as a filming location for the 1922 movie Nosferatu.

50 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras)

The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.

54 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Wawel Cathedral

Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)

A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Wawel Castle

Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Krakow Main Market Square

Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.

59 km · about 70 min drive

cafe

Jama Michalika

Kraków's legendary Art Nouveau café at Floriańska 45, opened in 1895, where the Zielony Balonik cabaret and Young Poland artists held court. The stained-glass interior is packed with original caricatures and puppets.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Gilowice

  • 54 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gilowice.

Pewel Ślemieńska

🇵🇱 Poland

3 km awayPop. 1,555

Łękawica

🇵🇱 Poland

3 km awayPop. 2,169

Ślemień

🇵🇱 Poland

4 km awayPop. 1,977

Pewel Wielka

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 1,548

Świnna

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 1,891

Jeleśnia

🇵🇱 Poland

8 km awayPop. 4,098

Czernichów

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km awayPop. 1,021

Żywiec

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km awayPop. 32,132

Plan a trip around Gilowice

Poland road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Gilowice

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence