Tychy

Tychy is a city in southern Poland within the Silesian Voivodeship, positioned between Katowice and Mikołów. The built-up area extends on both sides of the Gostynia River, with residential districts, industrial zones and green areas shaping the layout.

The village received its first written record in 1467 and remained a small settlement in rural Silesia for centuries. After 1950 it underwent rapid transformation into an industrial town with prefabricated housing blocks and factories that overtook the old layout.

The city's name comes from a Polish word meaning quiet, while the modern center organizes itself around three large squares. Residents use the green spaces along the river for walks and bike rides, with bridges linking different parts of town.

The city operates a trolleybus network that connects residential areas to the center and is easy to use. Timetables are posted at stops, and lines run at regular intervals during the day.

A brewery from the 17th century still produces beer here that is known across Poland. The facility ranks among the largest brewing sites in the country and has shaped the local economy for centuries.

Location: Silesian Voivodeship

Inception: 1467

Shares border with: Katowice, Bieruń-Lędziny County, Pszczyna County, Mikołów County, Lędziny, Bieruń, Gmina Bojszowy, Gmina Kobiór, Gmina Wyry, Mikołów

Website: http://umtychy.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.11440,18.99659

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:23