Pszczyna

Pszczyna is a town in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, stretching along the Pszczynka River with a central market square at its heart. The square is surrounded by buildings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods constructed over different centuries.

The settlement received town rights in the 15th century and was initially part of the Kingdom of Poland. It passed to Prussia in 1742 together with the rest of Silesia, undergoing a major political transformation.

The Castle Museum displays original furniture and decorations from past centuries, preserving the authentic interior design of Silesian aristocratic residences. The collection documents the daily life of wealthy families in this region across several generations.

The town center offers numerous accommodations and restaurants within walking distance of the main transportation hub and historical sites. Streets in the center are easily accessible on foot and connect the main points of interest.

The surrounding Pszczyńskie forests contain one of Poland's primary European bison reserves with a population of these native mammals. Visitors can observe bison in their natural habitat within the reserve.

Location: Gmina Pszczyna

Elevation above the sea: 262 m

Website: http://pszczyna.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.98333,18.95000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:49