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Godów

Silesia, Poland · Europe

About Godów

Godów sits on the route: 5 minutes from Dětmarovice, 51km from Pustevny.

Godów is a town located in Silesia, Poland. With a population of 1,922, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Godów 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 Godów to your route.

About Godów

Godów [ˈɡɔduf] is a village and the seat of Gmina Godów, Wodzisław County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. It lies near the border with the Czech Republic. The Olza River (German: Olsa) flows through the village's southern outskirts. Although it does not lie within the historical borders of Cieszyn Silesia, it

Read more is a part of the Euroregion Cieszyn Silesia. During the First Silesian Uprising, on August 18, 1919, the town of Godów was the site of a battle which resulted in insurgent victory; following the uprising German soldiers executed 3 insurgents in the town on August 28. Polish actor Franciszek Pieczka was born here.

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Where is Godów located?

Godów is located in Silesia, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9248 latitude, 18.4783 longitude.

What is the population of Godów?

Godów has a population of approximately 1,922 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,922
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Silesia
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
49.9248, 18.4783

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Godów

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pustevny

A 1,018 m saddle in the Beskids crowned by Dušan Jurkovič's fairy-tale timber buildings Libušín and Maměnka (1898), a masterwork of folk Art Nouveau. A ridge walk leads to the pagan god statue of Radegast and the Radhošť chapel.

51 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial

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

53 km · about 60 min drive

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 Godów.

Łaziska

🇵🇱 Poland

3 km awayPop. 1,689

Skrzyszów

🇵🇱 Poland

3 km awayPop. 3,429

Gołkowice

🇵🇱 Poland

3 km away

Dětmarovice

🇨🇿 Czechia

4 km awayPop. 4,511

Dolní Lutyně

🇨🇿 Czechia

5 km awayPop. 5,326

Petrovice u Karviné

🇨🇿 Czechia

6 km awayPop. 4,971

Gorzyczki

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 2,088

Turza Śląska

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 3,085

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