Wisla Guide
The mountain town of Wisla is located in the southern part of Poland, close to the Czech border. The city got its name from the longest Polish river, the Wisla, which originates in the surrounding mountains. Wisla is surrounded by the beautiful surroundings of the Silesian Beskydy Mountains. The town covers an area of 110 km2 and has a population of just over 11,000.
Accommodation in Wisla
If you are going to Wisla, we are happy to offer you more than 400 accommodation facilities. Most of the hotels here have a wellness center. These hotels in Wisla offer accommodation including additional wellness activities - Vestina, Hotel Pod Jedlami and the luxurious 4* Hotel Stok. Hotel Pod Golebiem is very popular hotels in Wisla among guests. The widest range of accommodation here is made up of boarding houses. Among the best rated is Pensjonat Nad Rzeka. Prices for accommodation in a double room here range from 500 CZK. If you want a room including breakfast, the prices are slightly higher. Even slightly cheaper rooms offer private accommodation: Agata or Dom Panorama.
History of Wisla
The first settlers came to the territory of today's Wisla at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. century. They were looking for new pastures for cattle in this area. The city itself begins to develop only in the 19th century. At this time, Wisla also starts to become a popular tourist resort. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was popular not only with ordinary tourists, but also with government officials who liked to spend their summer vacations here. During World War II, the Wisla was annexed to Germany, and after the war it again belonged to Poland. Today, Wisla is still a popular tourist destination for both winter and summer holidays.
Activities in Wisla
Wisla is a very popular destination throughout the year. Visitors can choose between an active vacation or a relaxing stay here. The Beskydy area offers a large number of hiking trails of varying difficulty. Cyclists can also choose here, for which there are several cycle paths. After a busy day, you can relax in the water world of Aquapark Tropikana, which includes 2 pools (including artificial waves and water jets), a hydro-massage pool, 7 jacuzzis, saunas and 2 water slides. The outdoor pool is also open in summer. This water world is part of Hotel Gołębiewski Wisła, where you can book accommodation through our website.
Skiing and ski jumping in Wisla
In winter, the Wisla is a favorite place for skiers, although the most popular winter sport here is ski jumping. And for several reasons. The first ski jumping bridge in Wisla - Malinka was already built in 1933. Today, the modernized ski jumping bridge "Skocznia Malinka" is a place that hosts international jumping competitions. In addition, Wisla is the birthplace of the 4-time Olympic champion in ski jumping, Adam Malysz.
Sights and attractions in Wisla
You can also visit the Beskydy Museum or the Skiing Museum right in the city. An interesting feature is the Presidential Palace built between 1929-1930 instead of the original hunting lodge of the Habsburgs. Part of the Presidential Residence is also the Rezydencja Prezydenta RP Zamek w Wisle hotel with 22 rooms. If you want to feel like the president, we will be happy to help you book accommodation at this hotel.
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