Discover Pszczyna: Castle, Old Town and Nature

The Castle Museum is housed in a former ducal castle; about 80 percent of the original furnishings from around the turn of the 19th to the 20th century have been preserved. The Old Town retains its traditional medieval layout and has an expansive market square at its centre. Park Zamkowy stretches across 48 hectares along the Pszczynka River. Rail lines from Katowice to Bielsko-Biała, Wisła and Żywiec pass through Pszczyna.

At the Castle Museum, the history of the former ducal castle meets its preserved furnishings. The figure of about 80 percent refers to the original furnishings from around the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. If you are interested in historic interiors, this offers a concrete point of interest, while the preserved medieval layout conveys another aspect of the town’s history.

Another focus is the press history of Silesia. The exhibition at the Muzeum Prasy Śląskiej covers the history of the press from its beginnings to 1939. The museum is on the signposted Szlak Zabytków Techniki. This route comprises more than thirty stops and is the only one of its kind in Poland to belong to the European Heritage Label network. This also allows you to consider the museum visit in the context of technical and industrial heritage sites.

The expansive market square forms the centre of the Old Town. Several streets lead to it, including Piastowska Street, which is also considered the town’s main shopping street. These two points can help you navigate the town centre by its central square and an important commercial street, without equating the market square with the entire Old Town.

Park Zamkowy stretches across 48 hectares along the Pszczynka. Park Zamkowy complements the Old Town and its cultural attractions with an expansive natural area.

At the Pokazowa Zagroda Żubrów, visitors can see bison, mouflons, red deer, fallow deer, roe deer and several bird species. The selection of animals thus includes various mammals and birds. For travellers who want to include wildlife observation among their interests, this is another distinct attraction alongside the park and cultural history.

Rail lines from Katowice to Bielsko-Biała, Wisła and Żywiec pass through Pszczyna. These connections offer a point of reference when planning your trip around these rail lines. Specific hotel features should be checked separately.

For another destination comparison, you can also consult the pages for Wisła Mała, Kobior, Suszec, Studzienice, Piasek, Pielgrzymowice, Warszowice and Brzeźce.

What can you see at the Castle Museum in Pszczyna?

It is housed in a former ducal castle. About 80 percent of the original furnishings from around the turn of the 19th to the 20th century have been preserved.

How large is Park Zamkowy?

The park stretches across 48 hectares along the Pszczynka River.

Which rail lines pass through Pszczyna?

Rail lines from Katowice to Bielsko-Biała, Wisła and Żywiec pass through the town.

For the overview of the wider area: Pszczyna.