Good team building isn’t yet another dinner in the same banquet hall – it’s a shared experience your team will still be talking about long after they’re back at the office. Katowice offers an exceptional range of options: underground routes in former mines, red-brick Nikiszowiec, the modern Culture Zone and a lively evening scene in the centre. If you’re planning team building in Katowice, it’s easy to match the programme to the size of your team and your budget.
We’ve gathered ideas that work well for company trips and events – from daytime activities to an evening on a private tram – along with a sample schedule and practical tips for organisers.
Why choose Katowice for team building
Katowice lies at the heart of the Upper Silesian metropolitan area, so it’s easy to reach for teams from Gliwice, Zabrze, Sosnowiec or Tychy, while guests from further afield can come by train or fly into the airport in Pyrzowice. The city also has strong conference facilities: the International Congress Centre next to the Spodek arena hosts events such as the European Economic Congress, and there’s no shortage of hotels in the centre. Team building can therefore be a trip in its own right or an evening add-on to a conference or a visit from business partners.
Ideas for team building in Katowice
1. A party on a private tram
Instead of a banquet hall, a club on wheels that takes your team through the city. We tailor the programme to the nature of the event: a welcome drink, a red carpet entrance, a dedicated party host, hostesses and bartenders, hot, cold or BBQ catering, a flair bartending show or team-building games. On request we’ll put a banner with your company logo on the tram, and photo coverage and an HD video make great souvenirs. You’ll find the details on our corporate tram parties in Katowice page.
2. A descent into the Guido mine
Riding the szola (the miners’ cage) underground, a trip on a suspended railway and the guide’s stories about miners’ work impress even people who grew up in Silesia. Zabytkowa Kopalnia Guido (Guido Historic Mine) in Zabrze also offers underground spaces for meetings and events, so you can hold part of your programme hundreds of metres below ground. Tours must be booked in advance.
3. An underground boat trip
Gliding by boat through underground passages will surprise even the most demanding participants. Water routes are offered by Sztolnia Królowa Luiza (Queen Louise Adit) in Zabrze and by the UNESCO-listed tunnels of Tarnowskie Góry – Zabytkowa Kopalnia Srebra (Historic Silver Mine) and Sztolnia Czarnego Pstrąga (Black Trout Adit). It’s cool underground, so remind your team to bring warmer clothes.
4. A city game in Nikiszowiec
The red-brick courtyards, gateways and alleys of Nikiszowiec make a perfect board for an outdoor game. Teams solve puzzles about the history of the mining estate, collect points and compete for prizes – and get to know one of the most interesting places in Katowice along the way. You can book the game through an events company or prepare it with a local guide.
5. The Silesian Museum with a guide
The underground galleries on the site of the former Katowice coal mine and the viewing terrace on the shaft tower are a great addition to the programme, especially for guests from outside the region. The museum also has conference rooms and an auditorium, so it’s easy to combine the business part with sightseeing in one place.
6. An evening at NOSPR or the Spodek
A concert together is an elegant way to thank your team for a successful quarter. At NOSPR (the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra) you’ll hear the orchestra in a hall famous for its acoustics, while the Spodek hosts big concerts and sporting events. For a larger group, book tickets well in advance.
7. A Silesian cooking workshop
Making kluski śląskie (Silesian potato dumplings) and beef roulades together – and learning a few words of godka, the Silesian dialect, along the way – is team building that also engages people who aren’t keen on sporty challenges. Cooking schools and restaurants in the region run culinary workshops for companies, and you get to eat the results at a shared dinner.
8. An active day in Park Śląski
The vast Park Śląski (Silesian Park) in Chorzów, right on the Katowice border, is a great place for a company picnic, team games and a ride on the Elka cable car. It’s also home to Legendia theme park – an option for teams who enjoy bigger thrills.
9. Dinner in an industrial setting
To round off the day, choose a venue with a story. Next to the revitalised Szyb Maciej (Maciej Shaft) in Zabrze there’s a restaurant with a banqueting hall, and Galeria Szyb Wilson (Wilson Shaft Gallery) in Katowice hires out its post-industrial spaces for events. A setting like this also looks great in event photos.
Sample team-building plan in Katowice
- 10:00 – arrival and coffee at the hotel or conference venue
- 11:00 – the business session or workshops
- 13:30 – lunch
- 15:00 – a descent into the Guido mine or a city game in Nikiszowiec
- 19:00 – two hours on a private tram with catering and music
- 21:00 – dinner or an after party near the final stop
We’ll choose a starting stop as close as possible to your office, hotel or conference venue, and finish the ride near the restaurant where dinner is waiting. Bookings must be made at least 5 working days before the event. See also the tram parties in Katowice we organise for other occasions.
Practical tips
- The purpose of the event – team building for a new team is planned differently from a reward for the sales team or an evening for business partners; the purpose determines the programme and the balance between the official part and the fun.
- Accommodation – during big congresses at the International Congress Centre, hotels in the centre fill up fast, so book early.
- Transport – hire a coach for trips to Zabrze or Tarnowskie Góry, and in the evening let the private tram cover part of the route.
- Participants – ask in advance about dietary requirements, health restrictions (important before going down a mine) and who doesn’t drink alcohol.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a corporate tram party in Katowice cost?
The price is agreed individually – it depends mainly on the number of guests and the extras you want on board. Just tell us the date, the number of people and the programme you have in mind, and we’ll prepare a quote together with a suggested route. You’ll find the full list of extras on our corporate offer page.
Can the tram be branded with our company logo?
Yes – a banner with your company logo on the tram is one of the extras we offer. We can also decorate the inside of the tram in your company colours or to match the theme of the event.
Can a tram party be given to employees as a reward?
Yes. We offer a voucher valid for 6 months, which makes a great reward for the best-performing team or a prize in a company competition.
Book your private tram party
Planning a company event in Katowice? A private tram with catering, a party host and a banner with your logo is an original alternative to a banquet hall. Send us an enquiry and we’ll prepare an offer.
