Tourist House Bielsko-Biała

The history of Bielsko reaches back to the 14th century, and of Biała – to the 16th century. For ca. 400 years they were separate entities, different from each other in many respects. They were combined into one town only in 1951. Both Bielsko and Biała had strong bonds with the textile industry. Wool manufactured in the local plants in the 19th and 20th century was well known all round the world. In the then suburbs rich manufacturers would build beautiful villas, often resembling palaces. The building which is the Tourist House today was erected in 1933 in the town district called “Little Vienna”. The name corresponds to the architecture dominating in this area at the turn of the 19th century. Initially, the building of the Tourist House served as a residence of a rich manufacturer from Bielsko, Neuman. During the World War II it was taken over by the SS command, which most probably started a fire while leaving the premises and burnt the building. After the renovation the building served as the Tourist House since the 1950s. Today the facility offers 49 beds in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bed rooms. Each room is equipped with a TV set, most are ensuite. Visitors are also free to use the WiFi access. The price includes a space in a private car park. Visitors can avail themselves of a canteen serving homemade food. Handmade dumplings [Polish: pierogi] are a specialty of the house. The venue offers an opportunity to organise a function for up to 45 people.