Place in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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Wisła is a mountain resort in the Silesian Voivodeship of southern Poland, 90 km south of Katowice. In 2019 its population was 11,000. Poland's largest river, the Wisła or Vistula, arises nearby in these Beskids mountains.
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Displays of local history and culture.
Gallery of surreal paintings.
This modernistic mansion was built between 1929 and 1931. From 1981 to 2002 it was a holiday complex for families of mine-workers, but thereafter it's been an official residence of the President of Poland. No visits unless you're an ambassador or something.
Home of the mountaineer Jerzy Kukuczka (1948-89). He was a high altitude specialist, ascending all 14 mountains over 8000 m in an eight year span, mostly by new routes or in winter. He fell when his rope broke on Lhotse south face and his body was never found.
Wooden farm cottage where the owner demonstrates his grandparents' rustic way of life.
Sheep farm and creamery where you can watch the production of sheep cheese, and of course buy some.
Guided display of life and crafts in these mountains.
Styled a museum, but it's a restaurant serving trad food by historic methods. They need 24 hours notice.
Large spa hotel with spacious clean rooms, a bit dated.
Friendly guesthouse with a large garden.
formerly Gawra
Pleasant small hotel.
Comfy self-catering apartments with communal canteen.
Spa hotel in Jawornik side valley, lots of facilities and entertainment for children.
By train
Regional trains run from Katowice every two hours, taking two hours to Wisła via Tychy, Pszczyna, Zabrzeg, Skoczow and Ustron. Trains make five stops in Wisła:
By bus
Long-distance buses don't come here, Wispol is the local bus line:
This is a long straggly valley where you need wheels to carry all your winter sports clobber.
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