One Day in Opole, Poland. The City Filled with Musical Murals

If you’re looking for a place where you can slow down, take a deep breath, and explore street art without rushing, Opole is just the spot. Here, you don’t have to worry about running out of time before sunset. It’s a small city but full of charm and colour.

Of course, there are other cities in Poland with more street art and murals but Opole is truly unique. This city feels most alive during the academic year when students return and bring their energy with them. In summer, it slows down – quiet, peaceful, and perfect for those who love calm walks.

However, there’s one exception – the National Festival of Polish Song in June. During this time, Opole becomes a hive of activity, filled with music, artists and their fans. The festival is so iconic that the city decided to link it with mural art. Since 2020, every year new murals inspired by the Polish musicians have appeared across (literally!) the city. So far, truly fascinating works have been created, and I’ll write about them below.

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Murals in Opole: the Map

Finding murals in Opole is easy. All you need is the Street Art Cities map. One of the most active hunters in Poland lives nearby, so the map is up to date. There are almost 40 murals in the city but my personal “must-see” list includes only 18. Why? I usually skip patriotic or commercial pieces, and I’m not always in the mood for graffiti-style art.

Map showing locations of murals in Opole, Poland based on the Street Art Cities map. — Opole isn’t a big city but you still need to walk a little.

Murals in Opole: One Day Mural Walk Tour

So, let’s get started! Come with me for a walk around the city.

I arrived in Opole just after noon. There was no way to get there earlier, as the connection between Łódź and Opole isn’t exactly perfect. But enough complaining! The train was almost on time, and with Polish Railways, that’s already a small success.

Luckily, Opole is quite small, so I knew I’d have plenty of time to explore its murals before it got dark.

Krzysztof Krawczyk Mural by Bruno Neuhamer (📌 Krakowska 34A)

The first mural I saw after leaving the train station and taking a short walk completely blew me away! It’s part of the Musical Murals Trail, and the Miami Vice vibe is just unmistakable – neon colours, palm trees and that retro mood.

Mural of Krzysztof Krawczyk in Opole, painted by Bruno Neuhamer on Krakowska 34A. The artwork shows the Polish singer against a vivid sunset background with palm trees and a van, styled in retro Miami Vice colors with neon lettering of his name. — This is portrait of Krzysztof Krawczyk – an iconic polish singer.

Mural by MONSTFUR group (📌 Strzelców Bytomskich 1)

This mural is quite old but it brings back good memories for me. I used to study in Opole, and I remember watching it being painted. Best day of my life. Yeah, I’m joking. But still, it was fun to meet the artists and observe their stencil technique.

Industrial-style mural in Opole featuring bold yellow and gray tones, large scissors, abstract mechanical patterns, and the word “MONS” with stencil lettering. — Unlike the mural, the group MONSTFUR no longer exists.

Mural by the MURKI group (📌 Piastowska 10)

This mural, along with a few others you’ll see below, was created by the MURKI group. They are a team of local artists who want to make Opole and the region more beautiful through murals and other artistic initiatives. They create large-scale murals as well as smaller pieces on a variety of surfaces.

Colorful mural in Opole depicting a surreal band of cartoon-like characters playing musical instruments against a red brick wall. The artwork shows a drummer, guitarist, and other fantastical figures performing on stage, with parked cars in the foreground and trees framing the scene.

Graffiti Art and Throw Ups on the Walls Along the Odra River

Graffiti-covered wall along the Odra River in Opole, featuring colorful abstract faces, fish, and organic shapes. The artwork stretches across a long riverside barrier surrounded by greenery, with modern buildings and parked cars visible in the background.

Mural by Mots (📌 Lubliniecka 33)

A colorful geometric mural depicting a large fish on the side of a small building in Opole, Poland. The artwork contrasts with the tall, gray apartment blocks in the background under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Several parked cars are visible in the foreground. — Hidden — what a pity!

Andrzej Nowak (TSA band) Mural by Demenz (📌 Ściegiennego 7A)

Another work created as a part of Musical Murals in Opole. Notice the colours. Demenz is amazing artist – I fell in love with his canvas work, full of insights, neon lights and nostalgic vibes.

A colorful mural depicting a man playing an electric guitar, painted on the side of a tall building. The background features dynamic orange, red, and blue geometric patterns. The man wears a dark shirt, red jacket, and a silver necklace. There is white handwritten text near the bottom right corner of the mural.

Mural by Petion-pet (📌 Wrocławska 6A)

A mural on a dark wall depicting a cartoon-style man playing table tennis. He is wearing a blue shirt and a green cap, concentrating as he hits a small white ball with a bright red paddle. The background is black with diagonal gray lines.

A colorful mural on the side of a small building depicting three women standing close together under a large umbrella in the rain. They are smiling and wearing scarves and coats. The background is blue with vertical white rain lines. The mural is located next to a tall residential apartment block with red balconies.

Gregor Gonsior’s mural and artwork by other artists inside the gate ( 📌 Sienkiewicza 22

A colorful mural on a building façade in Opole featuring large, bold letters spelling “DOBRY” integrated with playful, surreal black-and-white illustrations of eyes, hands, and abstract shapes. The artwork combines geometric typography with imaginative doodles, set against a clear blue sky and cobblestone courtyard.

Quite close to this spot is Wyjście Awaryjne, an alternative space full of street art and cultural events. Check if anything interesting is happening when you’re in the neighbourhood.

Colorful street art on the exterior of a building in Opole, showing a large black cat on a red wall with the words “Rower Power” and a white rat painted on the adjacent pink wall. The doorway is covered with posters and stickers, and a black umbrella shades the entrance, giving the place an underground, artistic vibe.

Michał Bajor Mural by Natalia Rak (📌 Oleska 36)

Natalia Rak is the artist behind the world famous mural of a girl with a watering can in Białystok. I was lucky enough to see it in person last summer (I wrote about it [here]). In Opole, she created musical-themed mural. This time featuring ‘real’ person Michal Bajor, a Polish singer and actor.

A large mural by Natalia Rak painted on the side of a tall building in Opole, Poland. It depicts a man in a blue suit conducting music, surrounded by floating musical notes and theatrical masks — one smiling, one sad — symbolizing art and performance. The mural stands out vividly against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

💡 Tip from a local: Just a few steps from Natalia Rak’s mural, there’s a great spot for coffee and snacks Book a Coffee. During my student days in Opole, I spent quite a bit of my pocket money there.

Mural for the Opole University by Klawy Projekt (📌 Katowicka 68)

A colorful mural on the side of a tall red-and-white apartment building in Opole, Poland. The artwork features two stylized human figures shaking hands, surrounded by geometric shapes, books, and laboratory symbols, suggesting themes of science, learning, and cooperation. A traffic light and crosswalk are visible in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky. — This one looks better from distance.

Opole is quite small, so it’s worth visiting some of the more distant neighborhoods. The walk can be a bit long and boring because there’s not much to see on the way, mostly empty spaces or blocks of flats. If you have the chance, go by bike or take a bus.

Mural by MURKI Group (📌 Oleska 45)

A colorful mural painted on the side of a low building next to a taller apartment block. The artwork features two stylized yellow llama-like characters dressed in clothing reminiscent of Star Wars, with one resembling Princess Leia and the other Han Solo. A small depiction of the Death Star floats nearby on a teal-blue background. The building behind the mural is painted in shades of pink, beige, and white.

Mural by MURKI Group (📌 Jana Bytnara Rudego 2)

A colorful mural painted under a building overhang shows a large cartoon-style fox with big eyes and a bushy tail lying playfully on top of a robot-like box with a mouth full of teeth. The background features a red curtain pulled aside, revealing a section filled with childlike drawings — suns, animals, handprints, and abstract shapes — in bright colors like yellow, green, and pink. The wall and pavement below show signs of age, giving the scene a charming, urban feel.

WILQ Mural by MURKI Group (📌 Jana Bytnara Rudego 11F)

My main reason to visit Opole? To finally meet the legendary comic superhero – WILQ! But fair warning: I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. The sense of humor is so specific that even some Polish folks struggle to get it. Luckily I’m a total geek so of course, I loved every bit of it.

A large green apartment building with a mural of the Polish comic superhero WILQ. The mural shows a cartoon-style character with a serious expression, wearing a blue superhero outfit and holding flowers, with a flying saucer and other small comic figures in the background. The mural reads “WILQ SUPERBOHATER” (WILQ Superhero) and has some graffiti over it. The building number “11” is visible below the mural.

Mural by MURKI group (📌 Hubala 2)

A colorful mural on a beige building painted by the local art group MURKI, showing two women standing closely together — one in red tones and the other in yellow — with their hair blending into each other. The background is divided: red with white abstract flowers on the left and blue with yellow vine-like shapes on the right. A small white plaque with text is visible at the bottom of the mural.

Mural by MURKI group (📌 Fieldorfa 12)

Mural by MURKI group (📌 Hubala 4)

A colorful mural on the side of a building in Opole, painted by the art collective MURKI. The artwork depicts a whimsical tea party with stylized characters — a woman in a green dress, an owl in a suit, a cat lounging on the table, a robot-like figure holding a teacup, and a child wearing glasses and sipping tea. The background is filled with large white flowers and leaves on a pale yellow surface. In front of the mural stands a sign describing the project as part of a local community initiative.

Okay, let’s head back downtown where we’ll find a few more musical murals and… some street art (finally)! There’s not a lot of unauthorized art here but it’s still worth keeping your eyes open for it. 🙂

Mural by Mots (📌 Osmańczyka 22)

A mural by the artist duo MOTS painted on a courtyard wall in Opole, Poland. The artwork features large abstract black and gray shapes with subtle shades of beige and pink in the background. Three parked cars sit in front of the mural, and trees with green leaves surround the area under a bright blue sky.

Mural by Karolina Lisek (📌 corner of Muzealna & Krawiecka)

A colorful mural by Lisek.art in Opole’s city center, depicting a dreamy female figure with flowing hair and closed eyes, floating in front of a blue circular background. She’s wearing an orange and brown outfit, surrounded by soft shapes like folded paper cranes, letters, and bottles, giving the artwork a whimsical, serene atmosphere.

Zbigniew Wodecki Mural by Marcin Czaja (📌 Krupnicza 4)

A vibrant mural in Opole depicting Zbigniew Wodecki - a musician performing in three dynamic poses — playing the trumpet, singing into a microphone, and playing the violin. The figure, with flowing brown hair and dressed in a suit, is painted in warm tones against a deep green background. The signature of the artist is visible at the bottom right corner of the mural.

Anna Jantar Mural by Bruno Neuhamer (📌 Rzemieślnicza 8)

A large mural in Opole depicting a stylized portrait of Anna Jantar made up of colorful dots in shades of blue, red, and yellow, creating a halftone effect. The woman’s soft smile and flowing hair dominate the wall, and her name, Anna Jantar, is written in elegant script in the lower left corner next to a small yellow bird motif.

These all all the murals I managed to see during my time in Opole. The worst part it that right after I left, I found out that SAINER was painting another musician-themed mural in the city. Looks like I already have a reason to come back. Here’s a glimpse of what it looks like.

Czesław Niemen Mural by Sainer (📌 Batalionu Zośka 7)

The latest mural (and, in my opinion, the best one) appeared in Opole last summer (2025). Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to take a photo but I hope you will!

Street Art in the City Center of Opole

Beyond the murals, there’s some street art hidden around Opole, mostly in the city center. Just wander around without a plan, get a little lost. 😉 You’ll definitely stumble upon something that catches your eye.

Opole Tips & Tricks

Let’s start with the fact that one day in Opole is plenty. You’ll easily tick off all the spots on your list without feeling rushed. Even though it’s the capital of the region, it’s not a huge city — neither in size nor population. So no need to drag yourself onto the first morning train! But you need to know that the more days you spend here, the more relax you will be. So if you’re looking the place to rest, this is the spot.

You can get here directly from Warsaw and it takes around three hours. You can also connect trip to Opole with Wroclaw — trains between these two cities run frequently, and the ride takes less than an hour.

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There’s usually quite a bit going on in Opole (okay, maybe not so much between July to September because there are not students here and their energy). The city has lots of cultural spots, so check what’s happening when you’re in town. Who knows, maybe besides murals, you might catch an interesting event too!

Visiting in summer? Don’t worry! Opole is full of green spaces, especially Bolko Island, and those amazing blue-water quarries called Kamionki. Perfect place to chill on a hot day! 🌞

So… see you in Opole?

Karolajn

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