The Beskid Loop
Join us on a tour of the most interesting places in the Polish Silesian and Żywiec Beskids. The Beskid Loop is a tour during which we visit the famous Beskid Triangle (its rich history and living traditions are presented during fascinating lectures held at “Kurlawa Chałupa,” the Lace Gallery, or the “Na Grapie” Gallery). The picturesque setting and “interactive” exhibits ensure that participants don’t just listen—they also have the chance to get involved and try their hand at the Beskid Loop tour.
The tour is available in two versions:
The Small Beskid Loop – duration: approximately 4.5 hours,
The Long Beskid Loop – duration: approximately 8 hours.
Itinerary for the “Little Beskid Loop” tour:
- a bus or luxury minibus ride along a scenic mountain route through the Kubalonka Pass to Istebna and Koniaków,
- a tour of the environmental education center,
- A tour of the Kawulok Family Cottage—during the presentation, the history of the region is discussed, along with highlander instruments: pipes, trumpets, bagpipes, and shepherd’s horns,
- a tour of the lace museum and the shepherd’s hut,
- Hike to the summit of Ochodzita, free time at the Karczma pod Ochodzitą inn, or at the Polish-Czech border.
Available optional extras:
- a drive through the grounds of the Presidential Castle on Zadni Gron,
- the dam on the Czarna Wisła River,
- Ski Jump the Adam Małysz,
- Małysz Gallery
Itinerary for the “Great Beskid Loop” tour:
- a comfortable coach or minibus ride along a scenic route through the Salmopolska Pass, Szczyrk, and along Lake Żywieckie up to Mount Żar;
- a ride on the funicular to the summit of Mount Żar (where you’ll find tourist attractions, a lake, and a lookout point),
- the town of Żywiec (a walk through the town square toward the old and new castles, the park, and the cathedral);
- Trójwieś Beskidzka (Lace Gallery, Kawulok’s Cottage from 1863, featuring a display of regional tools and instruments where visitors can try their hand at making lace, as well as purchase authentic Koniaków lace at the gallery and delicious regional oscypek cheese at the shepherd’s hut,
- Return via the Kubalonka Pass to Wisła
Available optional extras:
- a tour of the Żywiec Brewery Museum,
- The Presidential Castle on Zadni Gron,
- the large dam on the Czarna River,
- Ski Jump the Adam Małysz,
- Małysz Gallery
“Beskid Loop” tours organized for groups:
- for 2 to 8 people in a comfortable minibus;
- from 8 to 100 people, using minibuses and coaches, respectively;
- If you send us an inquiry by email, you’ll quickly receive a detailed quote, including admission fees;
