The Wisla resort is located in the valley of the Vistula River, which gave its name to the small but very beautiful town.

It resembles a precious pearl, which is surrounded on all sides by snow-white mountain slopes and sharp peaks, so visitors have the impression that they have fallen into a real winter fairy tale.

The ski season here begins as early as early December and ends after the end of March. Due to the excellent slopes and affordable prices on the lift, Wisła is becoming a very popular vacation spot for foreign tourists.

This resort town is located on a fifteen-kilometer stretch formed by the Vistula River. Around it are mountains with a height of 640 meters to 1221. But still, the resort area is well connected with other major cities in Poland by means of constant transport connections.

This resort area, in terms of the picturesqueness of the surrounding nature, can be compared to the uniqueness of the Alpine mountains, so popular in Europe. However, in terms of energy, Wisła is in no way inferior to the most popular mountain areas. Dense coniferous forests, amazing mountain views, as well as pleasant town houses and cozy restaurants, shops and bars.

Despite the fact that Wisla is considered a small resort town, it has a very interesting history – at different times such famous personalities as Władysław Reymont, Bolesław Prus and Maria Konopnicka rested here. By the way, it was here that one of the most famous skiers in Poland – Adam Malysz was born.

How to get there

Thanks to excellent transport connections, the road to Wisla will not be a big problem for tourists.

The resort is connected to the largest cities of the country by bus routes and highways: for example, the distance from Vistula to Warsaw is 380 km, to Krakow – 130 km, and to Katowice – 90 km.

By train from Warsaw:

We change in Katowice, waiting for those who are going to Vistula from Warsaw. The train leaves every four hours (most of the time in the morning). The train journey will take from 5 to 7 hours.

By train from Krakow:

The train from Krakow leaves every 3-4 hours, with transfers in Katowice. Travel time is 4-5 hours. A bus runs 1-2 times a day on the route: Krakow-Vistula.

Where to stay

Most of the hotels and guesthouses where vacationers can stay are located in the Yavornik Valley, so along with a high level of service, tourists staying here get the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent landscapes and miraculous mountain air.

Hotel Gołębiewski Wisła 4-star hotel

The 4-star Hotel Gołębiewski offers elegant rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi, located 400 metres from the Vistula River. Guests can enjoy free access to the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as a sauna with a hot tub.

Each room at Hotel Gołębiewski features a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a work desk, and beautiful views of the surroundings. Free mineral water is provided.

The hotel has 2 restaurants with mountain views: Czerwona, which serves a buffet, and Zielona, which serves Polish and international cuisine à la carte. There is also an air-conditioned café and a nightclub.

Guests can relax in the spa centre with a steam bath, saunas, salt and snow caves for free. Massages, facial and body treatments, and a hairdresser are available at an additional cost. Children will have fun in the kids’ club with toys and entertainment.

Hotel Gołębiewski is located 1 km from the city centre. It offers a 24-hour reception and private parking for a fee.

Dom Wczasowy Beskidy

Dom Wczasowy Beskidy Resort is located in Vistula, far from big cities. Guests can enjoy free access to an indoor pool and fitness classes. Free Wi-Fi is available at the reception. Free private parking is available on site.

Dom Wczasowy Beskidy Resort offers eco-friendly rooms without radiation-emitting devices. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower. A TV is available on request.

Dom Wczasowy Beskidy Resort offers a Finnish sauna (for a fee), a children’s playroom and a well-equipped gym (for a fee). Guests can play billiards and table football, or visit the beauty salon.

The hotel’s dining room serves home-cooked meals. There is a bar and a café on site.

The hotel is located at the foot of Chupel Mountain, just 300 metres from the Nova Osada ski lift.

Rezydencja Izabella

Rezydencja Izabella Resort Hotel is located on the slope of Jażenbata Mountain and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features a terrace with panoramic mountain views.

The classically decorated rooms feature a TV and a private bathroom with a shower.

Rezydencja Izabella Resort Hotel features a sauna, volleyball and basketball courts, as well as a green garden with barbecue facilities and a children’s playground. The restaurant serves breakfast and a variety of dishes. Guests can also make use of the conference/banquet hall.

The Vistula River and the centre of Wisła are 400 metres away.

Geovita Wisła

The cozy Centrum Konferencji i Rekreacji Geovita w Wiśle hotel is located in the middle of the mountains in the charming Malinka Valley. The hotel is about 700 meters from the Adam Malysz ski jump.

The comfortably furnished rooms provide all the necessary modern amenities. The windows of the rooms offer a stunning view of the mountains and the forest.

Wisła Ski Resort is located in the central part of the Silesian Beskids, in the Vistula River Valley. Wisła offers excellent conditions for active recreation and various seasonal sports.

Among the sights in the village are the Beskid Museum, the Protestant Church, the Catholic Church and the Old Cemetery, the Habsburg Hunting Lodge and the Presidential Palace.

The attentive staff will make sure that the guests’ stay at the hotel is as pleasant as possible.

In the evenings, guests of the Centrum Konferencji i Rekreacji Geovita w Wiśle can relax in the sauna and visit the bar. The Geovita restaurant, designed for 100 guests, serves excellent dishes.

The Centrum Konferencji i Rekreacji Geovita w Wiśle has 4 conference rooms with a capacity of 80 people. The rooms are equipped with modern audio and video equipment.

Ośrodek U Fojta

Set in Wisła, 10 km from Wisła-Małynka Ski Resort, Ośrodek U Fojta offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a garden. The property is 3.8 km from Ski Museum and 9 km from Wisła-Nova Osada. Free WiFi is available. The resort offers family rooms.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The rooms are fitted with a wardrobe.

Hotel Ośrodek U Fojta is located 11 km from the Procenka ski lift and 12 km from the Stożek ski lift.

Trails

The Wisła resort consists of four skiing areas – Cienków, Stożek, Soszów and Jawiernik, each of which has its own characteristics and advantages, although the slopes here are perfect for both beginners and professionals.

Cienków. It is considered the central area, in which there are two parallel tow lifts. The total length of the trails in this part of the Vistula is 3 km, and the height difference is 540 m.

Stozhek First of all, it attracts a large number of extreme sports enthusiasts, as it is here that a convenient giant slalom trail is located, equipped with a descent time measurement system.

Soszów. Famous for its interesting and exciting skiing locations, which is why it is constantly crowded with both Polish and foreign tourists. Soszów is famous for some of the most interesting slopes. For example, the track near the large ski lift, which turns quite sharply in front of the camp site called Na Soszowie and then rises almost to the very top along the Polish-Czech border, from where you can see two countries at once – Poland and the Czech Republic.

Jawirnik. Located at the highest point of the resort, this area is considered the most picturesque and calm.

It is worth noting that travelers speak warmly not only about the mild climate (about -3 degrees in January) or about suitable conditions for skiing, but also about the unusual friendliness of the locals.

Additional entertainment

One of the most favorite and interesting entertainments for all guests of Vistula is excursions to the old mansion on Baranya Mountain, where the famous hotel called Gołembiewski is now located, where a water park and a nightclub operate all year round.

There are also many restaurants and cafes here, which will offer everyone delicious dishes, drinks and, of course, the warm hospitality of local residents.