Głogówek
A little town with an Oppersdorff castle where Beethoven composed part of his Fourth Symphony, and a copy of the Holy House of Loreto.
The story
In 1806 Ludwig van Beethoven was the guest of Count Franz von Oppersdorff, who kept a private orchestra at Głogówek Castle. The count commissioned a symphony from the composer, and the Fourth, dedicated to him, was completed that year. The town's Franciscan church contains a 17th-century replica of the Holy House of Loreto, with frescoes. The castle has recently been restored and in September hosts a music festival dedicated to Beethoven.
Why go
A small town full of surprises, far from the tourist routes.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Głogówek station, 1.1 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Racławice Śląskie station, 8.5 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Katowice Airport (KTW), about 87 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m away.
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Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to February night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is August (about 78 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -4 to 2 °C | 2° -4° | 42 |
| Feb | from -2 to 5 °C | 5° -2° | 48 |
| Mar | from 0 to 9 °C | 9° 0° | 34 |
| Apr | from 4 to 14 °C | 14° 4° | 49 |
| May | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 67 |
| Jun | from 14 to 25 °C | 25° 14° | 72 |
| Jul | from 15 to 27 °C | 27° 15° | 75 |
| Aug | from 16 to 27 °C | 27° 16° | 78 |
| Sep | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 76 |
| Oct | from 6 to 15 °C | 15° 6° | 56 |
| Nov | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 42 |
| Dec | from -2 to 3 °C | 3° -2° | 43 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 211 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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