Discover Czechowice-Dziedzice

• Szwajcarska Dolina covers 8 hectares and is the city’s largest recreation and leisure complex.
• In the northern part of this park, there is an approximately 900-metre-long MTB track for beginners and intermediate cyclists.
• Park na Północy covers 3.6 hectares and is located in the north of the city, by Polna, Baczyńskiego and Morcinka streets.
• St. Catherine’s Parish Church is considered the oldest and most valuable historic monument in the city.

Szwajcarska Dolina and Park na Północy offer a concrete comparison of size: at 8 hectares, Szwajcarska Dolina is more than twice the size of the 3.6-hectare Park na Północy. The latter is located in the northern part of the city, by Polna, Baczyńskiego and Morcinka streets. This makes it possible to distinguish between the two parks by their size and the locations described.

An approximately 900-metre-long MTB track is located in the northern part of Szwajcarska Dolina. It is intended for beginners and intermediate cyclists. The stated length is approximate; check local conditions before setting out. If you are comparing cycling options, you will find a short MTB track within a park here, alongside a differently described route through the city area.

According to the route description published in 2026, Cycling Route No. 17 runs along city streets with shared pedestrian and cycle paths, as well as scenic side roads. This description gives a different picture from the specific MTB track: it mentions different types of roads, while the park route specifies an approximate length and the intended experience levels. This information can help you assess the cycling options according to your own interests.

The city park “Lasek” also has a historical connection. It was established in the second half of the 1890s by the owners of the “Schodnica” refinery. The old-growth trees of Dolny Las “Goju,” consisting mainly of oaks, were used in its creation. The “Ptasi Zegar” installation is also part of Lasek.

St. Catherine’s Parish Church is considered the oldest and most valuable historic monument in Czechowice-Dziedzice. Another important theme is railway history: the locomotive workshop was built in 1853–1854, is closely connected with the establishment of the railway junction in Dziedzice, and is considered a valuable technical monument.

The miners’ settlement on Górnicza Street points to another part of the town’s history. It was built in 1903 for the miners of the “Silesia” hard coal mine and arranged in five rows, known as “rajach.” The church, railway workshop and settlement thus represent different historical themes that you can explore separately when learning about the town.

Another way to learn about the history of the town and region is to visit the Regional Room. It collects and preserves historical objects relating to the history of the city and region, and makes them available to residents, students and visitors. These collections complement the historical traces found at the church, workshop and miners’ settlement.

When comparing hotels, the theme of your trip can be an initial filter of your own. Consider whether parks and cycling or, rather, church, railway and mining history will shape your stay. The information about the town gives you specific themes to consider; your personal accommodation requirements remain a separate part of the selection process.

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How long is the MTB track in Szwajcarska Dolina?

It is about 900 metres long and is intended for beginners and intermediate cyclists. Check local conditions before setting out.

What is the difference between the two cycling options described?

Cycling Route No. 17 runs along city streets with shared pedestrian and cycle paths, as well as side roads. The MTB track is located in the northern part of Szwajcarska Dolina and has an approximate length.

What historical themes can you find in Czechowice-Dziedzice?

The themes mentioned include St. Catherine’s Parish Church, the locomotive workshop and the miners’ settlement on Górnicza Street. The Regional Room collects historical objects relating to the city and region.

Go to the broader travel overview: Bielsko-Biała.