How to spend a holiday in the Beskids

Are you planning to spend your holidays in the Beskids but are unsure what to do in your free time since you mostly associate the mountains with hiking or skiing? We are here to help! We have prepared several suggestions to ensure your vacation will be enjoyable. We have also included attractions available at our hotel. So happy reading!

Hiking

This suggestion won’t surprise anyone. Nevertheless, we feel obliged to mention it. The Beskid areas are perfect for hiking, and the picturesque views enhance the trips. There are several interesting trails, such as those through Szczyrk. We particularly recommend two: the green trail leading to Skrzyczne and the blue trail leading to Klimczok. Both trails are beautiful scenic routes, but they are quite challenging to approach. If you don’t feel up to it or are relaxing with children and want to reach Skrzyczne, use the gondola lift or the gentler blue trail. Other trails ideal for hiking include the red trail to Malinowska Skała or the yellow trail through Karkoszczonka Pass.

Bicycle trips

Another option - bike tours. And not just on mountain trails but also in the city. Our hotel has a bike rental, so you don't have to bring your bike on your trip. You can organize the trip yourself or take advantage of the offer from Beskid Sport Arena - a year-round sports and recreation center.

Other outdoor attractions

Fans of active relaxation won’t get bored either. Our property has a tennis court and a multifunctional sports field, where you can play handball, basketball, and volleyball. Moreover, you can rent quads, segways, and recreational buggies and go on an adrenaline-fueled ride. The city also has rope parks, climbing walls, paintball venues, and the Eliksir stable, where you can book horseback riding.

Sightseeing

Regarding this issue, we have prepared suggestions for both nature enthusiasts and art lovers. To admire the beauty of nature, it’s worth visiting the Silesian Beskid Landscape Park, the Kuznie Reserve, or the Rodła Cascades in Wisła. For those who want to indulge in artistic craftsmanship, we recommend visiting the Sanctuary of St. James the Apostle – a wooden historic church built between 1797-1800 and the Beskid Art Gallery (Bator Art Gallery). It’s also worth visiting the Skalite ski jump complex, where training and competitions take place, or taking a stroll along the promenade by the Żylica river. However, if attractions in Szczyrk are not enough for you, you can visit nearby towns, such as going to Wisła to see the Hunting Lodge of the Habsburgs or walk along the Avenue of Sports Stars, or to Ustroń, where there is an ethnographic museum called Stara Zagroda. There are really plenty of places worth seeing in the Beskids!

Water fun

In the summer season, all our guests can enjoy the outdoor pool with a view of the mountains. The pool has heated water and a designated shallow area for the youngest to ensure safety while having fun. Right next to it is a bar and a relaxation area with sun loungers. Additionally, water sports enthusiasts can visit Lake Żywieckie, located 20 minutes by car from Szczyrk, to go boating, sailing, or kayaking, or try their hand at windsurfing.

Relaxation in the wellness and SPA area

Vacation should be a time of blissful relaxation and regeneration. That’s why, keeping this in mind, we have created a wellness area in our hotel, featuring saunas, a steam room, a pool with a jacuzzi, and a salt cave, as well as a SPA area providing a wide range of beauty treatments and massages. These are places where you can unwind and escape the daily grind. It’s worth noting that the offer is highly diversified and caters to the needs of both women and men. In summary, a holiday in the Beskids can be a time filled to the brim with attractions. And you have plenty of them at your disposal, including those waiting for you in our four-star Hotel Meta. Moreover, if you decide to stay with us as a family, you won’t have to pay for children under 5! The rental price includes: accommodation, meals, Tuesday evening sausage roasting by the campfire accompanied by music from the Highlander's Band, free access to the summer outdoor pool area, unlimited access to the wellness area, SPA, and gym, as well as interesting animation programs for children. We invite you!