Wisła Attractions
Summer 2023 is just around the corner! Wondering what to do with kids in Poland? We would like to encourage you to visit Wisła.
Is it worth going to Wisła?
Wisła, known as the Pearl of the Silesian Beskids, is nestled in the valley of the Wisła River and at the foot of Barania Góra. It is a popular spa destination, enchanting with its charm and beautiful views. Both in summer and winter, it attracts tourists with its many attractions, especially if you're taking your children on vacation.
In Wisła, you can introduce your children to the beauty of nature and show them the beginning of Poland's longest river. VISLOW Resort is an ideal place for active relaxation and a great starting point for hiking and biking trips.
So the answer is: YES, it's worth it!
What's cool in Wisła?
Wisła offers many tourist attractions, including:
📍 Habsburg Hunting Lodge and Beskid Museum - an old tavern building now transformed into a museum. Worth a visit.
📍 Wisła Train Station - opened in 1929, during a time when Wisła was being developed as the main health resort of the Beskids.
📍 Avenue of Sports Stars - another attraction in the central part of Wisła, located along the main promenade (1 Maja Street) and created to commemorate the opening of the Adam Małysz ski jump in Wisła Malinka.
📍 Lake Czerniańskie - located where the waters of Biała and Czarna Wisełka merge, giving rise to the Queen of Polish Rivers.
📍 Presidential Castle in Wisła - A modernist structure built on the site of the former burned-down wooden Habsburg hunting palace.
📍 Observation Tower on Barania Góra
And many other places to visit.
Wisła - Children's Attractions in Summer
It's known that children are demanding tourists. They quickly get bored and want as much entertainment as possible. Ordinary sightseeing often isn't enough. So, what attractions for children can we find in Wisła in the summer?
📍 Adam Małysz Ski Jump
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For young winter sports enthusiasts, a visit to the "Adam Małysz" ski jump is a real event. Children can feel the thrill by standing on the jump's runway and admiring the view from the start platform. Additionally, the ski jump area has an interactive Olympic Center where children can learn about the history of ski jumping and Olympic competitions.
📍 Czantoria Cable Car
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Currently the most modern cable car of its kind in the Beskids. In summer, it's worth taking a ride to the upper station just to enjoy the summer toboggan run or visit the falconry, where the main attraction is the white-tailed eagle.
📍 Wisła Water Park
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After a long modernization completed in 2021, the pools in Wisła are open again for everyone seeking refreshment on hot days. The Bathing Park has been renovated and now offers two spacious pools with pleasantly heated water. It's the perfect place for swimming and water fun. Additionally, there are slides, a beach volleyball court, and many attractions for children. If you're hungry or need a break, you can visit the cozy café in the park.
📍PASIEKI Rope Park
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This rope park offers unforgettable experiences for children and teenagers. Located on the Pasieki Training Ground, it consists of various climbing routes of different difficulty levels. Children can overcome obstacles like bridges, rope slides, and zip lines. The park ensures maximum safety by providing specialized protective equipment and instructors.
📍 Playground and Environmental Education Center
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Wisła boasts a new, charming attraction located in our area, in the Nowa Osada district, just a few steps from Osada Kamratowo. The extensive recreational area, stretching along the Wisła River, offers various attractions. On-site, there is a modern playground that will provide children with lots of joy and fun. Additionally, for those wanting to maintain physical fitness, there is an outdoor gym available for training and staying in shape. Soccer enthusiasts will have the opportunity to admire local teams on a professional field, which serves as a great arena for sports competitions.
📍 Forest Park of Surprises
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Located near Wisła, in Ustroń, is the Forest Park of Surprises. This atmospheric park is a real paradise for children. Surrounded by forest, it offers many attractions such as swings, trampolines, a mini-zoo, and even a mini-amusement park. Children can also participate in art workshops, educational activities, and nature classes organized in the park.
📍 Educational Trails and Hiking
The Beskids offer many scenic hiking trails adapted to children's abilities. Family hikes, for example to Barania Góra, can be not only an adventure but also a way for healthy physical activity and close contact with nature.
What to do in Wisła when it rains?
What if the weather turns bad during the holidays? No worries. Wisła also offers attractions even when it rains.
📍 Ski Museum
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Being in Wisła, which has rich skiing traditions, it's worth visiting the Ski Museum located in the "Zimowit" facility. It contains a rich collection of skiing equipment and old skis, including ones from the late 19th century and the 1930s. Among the exhibits are Adam Małysz's skis, on which he won the Polish Championship.
📍 Adam Małysz Sports Trophies Gallery
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This gallery showcases all of Adam Małysz's victories in ski competitions, both national and international. Among the numerous exhibits, the most precious are the medals he won during the Salt Lake City and Vancouver Olympics, as well as the World Championships. There are also the Crystal Globes, symbolizing his triumphs in the overall World Cup standings. The gallery also hides many other memorabilia from competitions and a rich collection of skiing equipment that accompanied our ski jumper throughout his career.
📍 Adam Małysz White Chocolate Figure
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The chocolate figure of Poland's greatest ski jumper, Adam Małysz, was made in 2001 by confectioners from the Polish Confectioners Association as a thank you to the Wisła champion. It was created from a block of white chocolate weighing 330 kilograms. The figure is 2.5 meters tall and weighs 180 kilograms.
📍 "Tropicana" Water Park at Gołębiewski Hotel
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When it rains, the park offers the use of indoor pools with artificial waves and jets, paddling pools, and numerous attractions for children.
It's worth noting that the listed attractions are just some of the many possibilities that Wisła offers for children. Thanks to its picturesque location, natural wealth, and tourist attractions, the area is a perfect place for a family vacation that will provide unforgettable memories for children and their parents.
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