Szczyrk: Hotels and accommodations

The paved promenade along the Żylica is a shared pedestrian and cycle path. Outside winter, it is also used by rollerbladers and Nordic walking enthusiasts; in winter, by cross-country skiers. The promenade therefore represents several specific forms of outdoor exercise.

You can book a hotel in Szczyrk.

Geographical location

Szczyrk lies in the Żylica Valley in the Silesian Beskids, in the Żywiec region. The town is located south of Bielsko-Biała, northeast of Wisła, and northwest of Żywiec.

Getting around

The Żylica Promenade begins at the town hall and follows the river through the Central Sports Centre toward Buczkowice.

Szczyrk has ski centres and groomed pistes. Outside winter, there is an extensive network of hiking trails and scenic cycling routes.

Surroundings

Skalite, Magura, Skrzyczne, and Klimczok are located in the vicinity of Szczyrk.

Culture

The surrounding area of Szczyrk is home to Bielsko-Biała – Zamek Sułkowskich and Golgota Beskidów Cross. Those interested in culture will therefore find two specific cultural points of interest in the vicinity of Szczyrk.

Hrobacza Łąka Cross and Pless Castle are located in the wider regional area.

Cuisine

The local restaurant Gospoda Polska in Szczyrk serves Polish cuisine.

Szczyrk lies at the foot of the two mountains mentioned most recently: the first reaches 1,257 m, while the second reaches 1,117 m. The surrounding area is highly mountainous.

More places at a glance: Zaborze, Dębowiec, Goleszów, Istebna, Ochaby Wielkie, Bad Ustroń, Koniaków, Pruchna.

To the overview of the wider destination: Teschen.