Wisła - Wisła

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Wisła
VoivodeshipSilesia
Residents
11.048 (2016)
height
513 m
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Wisła

Wisła(German: Vistula) is a winter sports resort in the voivodeship Silesia in the Silesian Beskids at the sources of the Vistula. Its location makes it next Ustroń, Szczyrk and Bielsko-Biała to the main center of tourism in the western Beskydy Mountains. The city offers opportunities for winter sports and is the starting point for hikes in the Silesian Beskids.

background

The place lies in the historical Duchy of Cieszyn-Silesia, which after the collapse Poland emerged in partial principalities in the 12th century. The place was first mentioned in 1615. The inhabitants were shepherds. Tourism began to develop in the early 19th century. After the First World War, Wisła came to the Second Polish Republic.

getting there

Map of Wisla

By plane

The closest Airport is in Katowice. Also the Airport in Krakow it is not far away.

By train

The place has several train stations. It is at the southern end of the route Goleszów – Wisła Głębce.

By bus

Intercity buses run regularly to Cieszyn and long-distance buses to other cities in the region.

In the street

The place is on the route DK 941. In addition, the DK 942 to Żywiec.

mobility

The place is easy to explore on foot. The most demanding hiking trail leads past the reservoir with the presidential path to the Vistula springs and on to the summit of the 1,222 meters above sea level Barania Góra. There is a lookout tower here, from which there is a wide view over the western Beskids.

Tourist Attractions

  • classical church of St. Peter and Paul
  • neoclassical St. Mary's Church
  • baroque wooden church Heiligkreuz
  • Habsburg hunting lodge
  • Presidential castle with chapel
  • open air museum
  • Numerous villas

  • Church of St. Peter and Paul

  • neoclassical St. Mary's Church

  • Church of St. Jacob

  • Wooden Church of the Holy Cross

  • Presidential Chapel

  • Presidential Castle

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer. In winter you can do all kinds of winter sports, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding.

shop

There are shopping opportunities. A visit is recommended for extensive shopping Bielsko-Białas.

kitchen

Due to the numerous forests and carp ponds, the regional cuisine specializes in fresh forest fruits, game and fish.

accommodation

There are numerous hotels and pensions in all price ranges in Wisła.

security

Always check the current weather report before going into the mountains. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes should always be taken with you. The marked hiking trails, especially on the ridge hiking trail, should not be left, as there is a risk of falling, for example at the snow basins and cirque lakes.

health

For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.

trips

literature

See article too Poland.

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