Things to Do Nearby – Międzybrodzie Bialskie & the Beskids, Poland
Międzybrodzie Bialskie is a holiday village picturesquely set in the Beskid Mountains by Lake Międzybrodzie. GPS coordinates 49°48′ N 19°12′ E.
Direct access to the lake and the chance to use water-sports equipment, including pedalos, kayaks, sailing boats and windsurf boards, is one of Międzybrodzie’s strong points. Direct access to mountain trails and cycling routes makes the area even more attractive.
The slopes of the Beskid Małydescend beautifully towards Międzybrodzie Bialskie, especially those of Żar Mountain, home to the Porąbka-Żar high-head hydroelectric power station.
In 2003 a modern cable railway and an attractive ski runwere built on the slope of Żar Mountain, attracting many skiers in winter.
Międzybrodzie Bialskie also has plenty of mountain paths, perfect for pleasant walks or a bike ride.
Here you’ll also find a sports field, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a riding stable.
Worth seeing
ŻAR MOUNTAIN
You can reach the summit of Żar Mountain by funicular in 5.5 minutes.
In winter there are two ski lifts and ski runs alongside them.
The summit offers views of the Żywiec Basin and Lake Międzybrodzie.
Here you can buy funicular tickets and ski passes for Żar Mountain online: Online tickets
LAKE MIĘDZYBRODZIE
A reservoir created on the Soła river.
The lake stretches for about 5 km between the dams in Porąbka and Tresna. It’s an ideal place to spend your free time.
You can use water-sports equipment, including kayaks, pedalos, sailing boats and windsurf boards. The lake is also rich in fish, which matters to anglers.
GLIDING AIRFIELD
At the foot of Żar Mountain is the “Żar” Mountain Gliding School and airfield, where glider and paraglider flights take place.
PUMPED-STORAGE POWER STATION
It is a classic pumped-storage power station, designed to regulate the power grid at peak times and store energy during periods of low demand.
It was the first reservoir in Poland and the third in Europe for an underground pumped-storage power station, with an output of 500 MW and a head of 440 metres.
Here you’ll find more information about visiting the power station: Power station tours
ŻAR MOUNTAIN
You can reach the summit of Żar Mountain by funicular in 5.5 minutes.
In winter there are two ski lifts and ski runs alongside them.
The summit offers views of the Żywiec Basin and Lake Międzybrodzie.
Here you can buy funicular tickets and ski passes for Żar Mountain online: Online tickets
LAKE MIĘDZYBRODZIE
A reservoir created on the Soła river.
The lake stretches for about 5 km between the dams in Porąbka and Tresna. It’s an ideal place to spend your free time.
You can use water-sports equipment, including kayaks, pedalos, sailing boats and windsurf boards. The lake is also rich in fish, which matters to anglers.
GLIDING AIRFIELD
At the foot of Żar Mountain is the “Żar” Mountain Gliding School and airfield, where glider and paraglider flights take place.
PUMPED-STORAGE POWER STATION
It is a classic pumped-storage power station, designed to regulate the power grid at peak times and store energy during periods of low demand.
It was the first reservoir in Poland and the third in Europe for an underground pumped-storage power station, with an output of 500 MW and a head of 440 metres.
Here you’ll find more information about visiting the power station: Power station tours
Attractions nearby
Discover the most beautiful places in the region – castles, palaces, museums and a theme park, all within a short trip from Nad Wodospadem.
Bulowice12 km
Larisch Palace – history and beautiful gardens.
Żywiec18 km
- Archducal Brewery Museum
- Habsburg Castle
- Market Square
Węgierska Górka22 km
Fortifications known as the “Westerplatte of the South” – a place with a remarkable history.
Bielsko-Biała25 km
- Sułkowski Castle
- Old Factory museum
- Weaver’s House
- Animated Film Studio
Sucha Beskidzka28 km
- Castle known as “Little Wawel”
- Rzym Inn
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska & Wadowice45 km
Where it all began – the sanctuary, history and the hometown of St John Paul II.
Pszczyna55 km
- Hochberg Palace (Princes of Pless)
- Bison Reserve
- Open-air museum
Zator60 km
Energylandia – the largest theme park in Poland, fun for the whole family.
Beskid Loopnearby
A scenic driving route linking the most beautiful places in the Beskids.
PLACES MORE THAN 5 KM AWAY:
Things to see:
- Old Town (next to the Sułkowski Castle – centre)
- Sułkowski Castle (centre)
- Szyndzielnia summit, 1028 m – gondola cable car
- Museum of Technology and Textiles (ul. Sukiennicza 7)
- St Barbara’s Church (ul. Cyprysowa 25)
- St Nicholas’ Cathedral (pl. Św. Mikołaja 16)
- Church of Divine Providence (pl. Opatrzności Bożej 19)
- Klimczok summit, 1117 m
Things to see:
- Brewery Museum – Żywiec Brewery (ul. Browarna 88)
- Habsburg Palace (ul. Zamkowa 2)
- Habsburg Park – Żywiec City Museum (ul. Zamkowa 2)
- Bell tower (on the main square)
- Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ul. Zamkowa 6 – centre)
- Gothic Church of the Holy Cross
Things to see:
- Miniature Park and Dinosaur Park (on the main road to Wadowice)
You can buy entrance tickets from us – skip the queues and save time.
Things to see:
- Malinowska Cave
- Sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Poland on Górka (ul. Beskidzka 41)
- Skrzyczne, 1257 m
- Małe Skrzyczne, 1211 m
Things to see:
- Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (centre)
- Family Home of Pope John Paul II – Papal Museum (centre)
- City Museum (ul. Kościelna 4)
- Don’t miss the famous papal cream cakes (kremówki).
Things to see:
- Birkenau camp – Museum
- Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum (ul. Więźniów Oświęcimia 20)
- Piast Castle (ul. Zamkowa 1)
Things to see:
- DINOZATORLAND Amusement Park and Dinosaur Park (ul. Parkowa 7)
- Energylandia – Poland’s largest AMUSEMENT PARK
Things to see:
- Chairlift to Czantoria (ul. 3 Maja 130)
- Forest Surprises Park (ul. Zdrojowa 16)
- Stożek summit, 978 m
Things to see:
- Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary and Bernardine Monastery (ul. Bernardyńska 46)
- Groby summit, 547 m (Kalwaria Zebrzydowska – Koskowa Góra trail)
Things to see:
- Chata na Szańcach – Tadeusz Rucki Art Gallery (Koniaków 662)
- Lace Exhibition – private house no. 550, once owned by the late Maria Gwarek
Things to see:
- Main Market Square
- Cloth Hall (Main Market Square)
- Wawel Royal Castle
- Wawel Cathedral
- Dragon’s Den – Wawel
- Kazimierz
- Kościuszko Mound
- St Mary’s Basilica
- Sigismund Tower – Sigismund Bell
Things to see:
- Old Town (next to the Sułkowski Castle – centre)
- Sułkowski Castle (centre)
- Szyndzielnia summit, 1028 m – gondola cable car
- Museum of Technology and Textiles (ul. Sukiennicza 7)
- St Barbara’s Church (ul. Cyprysowa 25)
- St Nicholas’ Cathedral (pl. Św. Mikołaja 16)
- Church of Divine Providence (pl. Opatrzności Bożej 19)
- Klimczok summit, 1117 m
Things to see:
- Brewery Museum – Żywiec Brewery (ul. Browarna 88)
- Habsburg Palace (ul. Zamkowa 2)
- Habsburg Park – Żywiec City Museum (ul. Zamkowa 2)
- Bell tower (on the main square)
- Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ul. Zamkowa 6 – centre)
- Gothic Church of the Holy Cross
Things to see:
- Miniature Park and Dinosaur Park (on the main road to Wadowice)
You can buy entrance tickets from us – skip the queues and save time.
Things to see:
- Malinowska Cave
- Sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Poland on Górka (ul. Beskidzka 41)
- Skrzyczne, 1257 m
- Małe Skrzyczne, 1211 m
Things to see:
- Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (centre)
- Family Home of Pope John Paul II – Papal Museum (centre)
- City Museum (ul. Kościelna 4)
- Don’t miss the famous papal cream cakes (kremówki).
Things to see:
- Birkenau camp – Museum
- Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum (ul. Więźniów Oświęcimia 20)
- Piast Castle (ul. Zamkowa 1)
Things to see:
- DINOZATORLAND Amusement Park and Dinosaur Park (ul. Parkowa 7)
- Energylandia – Poland’s largest AMUSEMENT PARK
Things to see:
- Chairlift to Czantoria (ul. 3 Maja 130)
- Forest Surprises Park (ul. Zdrojowa 16)
- Stożek summit, 978 m
Things to see:
- Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary and Bernardine Monastery (ul. Bernardyńska 46)
- Groby summit, 547 m (Kalwaria Zebrzydowska – Koskowa Góra trail)
Things to see:
- Chata na Szańcach – Tadeusz Rucki Art Gallery (Koniaków 662)
- Lace Exhibition – private house no. 550, once owned by the late Maria Gwarek
Things to see:
- Main Market Square
- Cloth Hall (Main Market Square)
- Wawel Royal Castle
- Wawel Cathedral
- Dragon’s Den – Wawel
- Kazimierz
- Kościuszko Mound
- St Mary’s Basilica
- Sigismund Tower – Sigismund Bell