Andrychów - Andrychów

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Andrychów
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
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Andrychów
Parish fair 2019 with folklore group from the Beskydy Mountains

Andrychów (German: Heinrichau) is a place in Poland in the southern voivodeship Lesser Poland near Krakow between Little Beskids and the Silesian promontory. It is best known as the gateway to the Little Beskids for mountain bikers.

background

The city dates from the 13th century and from 1315 belonged to the Duchy of Auschwitz and after its division in 1445 to the Duchy of Zator. In 1767 the place received city rights. With the First Partition of Poland in 1772 he came to the Habsburg kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, which remained until the First World War. After the First World War, the city became Polish again. After the German invasion of Poland, the place was directly incorporated into the Third Reich. In 1945 he came back to Poland.

getting there

By plane

Andrychów is close to the big city Krakow. The nearest international airport is the Krakow Airport. The international Katowice Airport is not far away either.

By train

The place is on the railway line Krakow-Bielsko-Biała and has its own train station.

In the street

The place can be easily reached by car from Krakow, Katowice and Bielsko-Biała.

mobility

Map of Andrychów

The place can be easily explored on foot or by bike.

Tourist Attractions

  • baroque Bobrowski castle with castle park
  • baroque Matthias Church
  • Marketplace with typical Galician buildings
  • Jewish cemetery from the beginning of the 19th century

  • Bobrowski Castle

  • Matthias Church

  • typical old town development

  • Jewish Cemetery

activities

Hiking and cycling in the Little Beskydy Mountains and the Silesian Foothills.

shop

A visit is recommended for shopping Krakow, as the selection of boutiques is greater there.

kitchen

There are numerous restaurants in the old town. For Polish cuisine, see the relevant section in the article Poland.

nightlife

Go to Krakow to go out.

accommodation

Hotels and hostels are also available.

trips

literature

See article too Poland.

Web links

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