Opole offers a wide range of activities and plenty of ways to spend your free time. The city is full of green and recreational areas connected by a network of cycle paths, where one can enjoy time without the hustle and bustle of the city. Bolko Island Municipal Park, Młynówka embankment, Nadodrzański Park, Karol Musioł Boulevard and ZOO in Opole, which is one of the most beautiful zoos in Poland, are the perfect places for rest. When not working, if you prefer active recreation, you may use one of the many numerous sports and recreational facilities, such as: Toropol artificial ice rink, 50-metre indoor swimming pool (called Wodna Nuta), 25-metre aquarium, outdoor swimming pool (called Błękitna Fala), the Spots Centre located at Północna street and bowling alley, fitness clubs and gyms.
The available leisure activities also include a modern athletics stadium with the training facilities and fitness. For those who love the nightlife, the city’s offer gathered around the very center is a chance to have great fun. The Market Square and Small Town Square, Krakowska, Szpitalna and Osmańczyka streets with dozens of cafes, pubs and discos do not fall asleep with the city. The city centre is a meeting place for thousands of students enjoying a joint party. If you like eating out, you will find great restaurants and eateries in Opole. From quick pick&mix snacks to great cuisines from around the world – you will certainly find something suitable for you and your wallet.
May Piastonalia event is the most colorful accent of the student life. However, spring in the climate of culture lasts all year round. Concerts, performances of cabarets and theatre groups are open to everyone, and those who have artistic talents can become part of our student holiday. Opole is the Capital of Polish Song.
Popular festivals are held in Opole every year. The most famous one is the National Festival of Polish Song and the International Percussion Festival DRUM FEST, which attracts the biggest world music stars. The prestigious events in the life of the city also include Opole Theatre Confrontations and the Polish Puppet Theatre Festival. With all this, the city, its residents and students create an unforgettable climate and atmosphere for studying.
