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Things to see in Bielsko-Biała (Poland): 93 places and when to go
Bielsko-Biała is a town in Poland, and this site lists 93 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (46), Mountains (24), Nature (20). The best known are Bielsko-Biała Museum and Castle, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Bielsko-Biała and Old Castle in Żywiec. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 49.823, 19.0424
- Places
- 93 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (46) · Mountains (24) · Nature (20) · History (16) · Temples (7) · Wildlife (4)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 60 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Klimczok, at 1,117 m.
What to see in Bielsko-Biała
The places in and around Bielsko-Biała, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bielsko-Biała Museum and CastleCastle, museum (Bielsko-Biała, Poland)230 m
- Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Bielsko-BiałaCathedral in Bielsko-Biała310 m
- Old Castle in ŻywiecHistoric castle in the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland19 km
- Bielsko-Biała Główna railway stationRailway station in Bielsko-Biała, Poland768 m
- SkaliteSki jumping hills in Szczyrk, Poland12 km
- KlimczokMountain in Poland9.9 km
- Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, ŻywiecHistoric church in Żywiec, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland19 km
- SzyndzielniaMountain in Poland8.4 km
- Czupel (736 m n.p.m)Mountain in Poland13 km
- Weaver's House MuseumMuseum in Bielsko-Biała, Poland602 m
- Habsburg Palace in ŻywiecHistoric palace in the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland19 km
- BłatniaMountain in Poland11 km
- Bujakowski GrońMountain in Poland11 km
- Chrobacza ŁąkaMountain in Poland8.8 km
- Protestant Church of Saviour in Bielsko-BiałaChurch building in Bielsko-Biała, Poland106 m
- GaikiMountain in Poland6.0 km
- GroniczkiMountain in Poland7.4 km
- Saint James church in SzczyrkHistoric wooden church in Szczyrk, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland12 km
- ŁazekPeak in Silesian Beskids, Poland12 km
- Magurka WilkowickaMountain in Poland8.1 km
- Mały CisowyMountain in Poland12 km
- PrzykraMountain in Poland10 km
- SkaliteMountain in Poland12 km
- StołówMountain in Polish Silesian Beskids10 km
And the other 69, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Wielki Cisowy, Wysokie, Zebrzydka, Nature reserve Morzyk, Nature reserve Rotuz, Nature reserve Zasolnica
- History: Castle in Grodziec, Church of the Providence of God in Jaworze, Saint Lawrence church in Bielowicko, Manor in Czaniec, Manor house in Łodygowice, Hotel President in Bielsko-Biala, Wołek Castle ruins
- Snow: Beskid Sport Arena, Kompleks skoczni narciarskich LKS Klimczok (HS-31, HS-19)
- Mountains: Chata Wuja Toma, Schronisko Rogacz, Dom Turystyczno-Rekolekcyjny Hrobacza Łąka, Klimczok Hostel, Błatnia Hostel, Schronisko PTTK na Magurce Wilkowickiej, Szyndzielnia Hostel
- Temples: Saints Margaret and Catherine of Alexandria church in Kęty
- With kids: ALPAQUERO, Aquapark Leśna, Park Linowy Base Camp Szczyrk, Salamandra Alpine Coaster
- Stargazing: Amatorska stacja meteo Meszna
- Hiking: Bielsko-Biała Hulanka - Wapienica Stadion - Jaworze Goruszka, Bielsko-Biała Mikuszowice - Kozia Góra, Brenna - Szczyrk, Buczkowice Centrum – przełęcz Becyrek, Bystra "biwak" - Lanckorona - Wilkowice-Bystra PKP - Meszna Chata na Groniu - Stok Magury - Schr. na Klimczoku, Bystra Górna (mostek) - Chata na Groniu - Bieniatka - Szczyrk sanktuarium Na Górce, Cygański Las "Błonia" - Bystra Górna - Magura - Klimczok schronisko, Dawny Szlak 700-lecia Bielska, Grzbiet Koziej Góry - łącznik od żółtego do czerwonego, Jaworze-Nałęże - Błatnia (Błotny), Kamienica MZK (pętla) - Olszówka Górna - Przełęcz Dylówki, Kozy PKP - Chrobacza Łąka, Kozy - Żarnówka Mała, Lipnik Granica - Przełęcz u Panienki, Lipnik - Przełęcz Cisowa, Łodygowice - Czernichów, Łodygowice - Międzybrodzie Bialskie, Międzybrodzie Bialskie - Nowy Świat, Mikuszowice Krakowskie - Łysa Przełęcz, Mikuszowice Krakowskie - Malinowska Skała, Mikuszowice Śląskie - Jaworze Centrum, Olszówka Górna - Dębowiec - Szyndzielnia, Przełęcz Karkoszczonka – Rezerwat "Stok Szyndzielni", Siodło pod Klimczokiem - Klimczok szczyt, Stok Klimczoka - Trzy Kopce, Straconka - Międzybrodzie Bialskie, Straconka - Przełęcz Przegibek, Szlak 700-lecia Bielska, Szlak Harnasia Rogacza, Szlak im. Eugeniusza Janoty, Szlak Zabrzeski, Szlak Zabytków Ziemi Pszczyńskiej im. Witolda Jakubowskiego, Szlak Zlikwidowany Grodziec Śląski PKP - Pod Łazkiem, Tresna - Koleby, Wapienica PKP - Palenica - Błatnia (Błotny), Wapienica-Zapora MZK - Szyndzielnia górna stacja KL, Wilkowice - Ostre, Zlikwidowany szlak Jaworze - Jaworze-Jasienica PKP - Międzyrzecze Górne, Zlikwidowany Szlak Najazdu Szwedzkiego
- Food and drink: Browar Wawrzyniec, Browar Zarzecze
When to go to Bielsko-Biała
The best time to visit Bielsko-Biała is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:20
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:31
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:05
- JulBest time15:43
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:46
- DecPossible7:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. In May, 89 of the 93 places are at their best.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bielsko-Biała
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bielsko-Biała?
The best known: Bielsko-Biała Museum and Castle, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Bielsko-Biała, Old Castle in Żywiec, Bielsko-Biała Główna railway station, Skalite. In all, 93 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bielsko-Biała?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54.
How do you get to Bielsko-Biała?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bielsko-Biała as the destination and these 93 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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