Skolnity is a hub of many attractions in the Silesian Beskids Mountains (southern Poland). It is not only a ski and bike area with a year-round chairlift, but also a new observation tower with a treetop walk opened in December 2025, called the "Roof of Wisla". Why go here, what views can you see, and what extra attractions are waiting?

Skolnity Ski & Bike Park in Wisla

In the center of Wisla (right next to the PKP train station, the bus station, and the main promenade) you will find a place full of attractions for the whole family. The year-round chairlift serves skiers in winter, and in summer it takes mountain bikers to trails with different levels of difficulty.

Attractions at the Skolnity upper station

Before you ride down from the upper station on skis or by bike, it is worth stopping here for a moment—or even longer! First, look from Wierch Skolnity over Wisla from above. Can you spot the town’s landmarks and the surrounding Beskids peaks?

Views from the Skolnity tower and treetop walk

Even better views wait for you from the treetop walk and the top terrace of the observation tower, called the "Roof of Wisla". The tower is 38 m high, and the path leading to it is almost 1,300 m long. On the way up you will find fun stops: a hand-shaped viewpoint, a mini sky-walk, and several stations on an educational trail.

From the top terrace you get a panorama in all four directions—so not only Wisla, but the whole Silesian Beskids is at your feet! There is plenty of space: benches, viewing telescopes, and boards with the names of visible peaks.

Wierch Skolnity - what else is on the summit?

More attractions here include a brine inhalation tower (salt-air) with a view of the Wisla valley, and an outdoor sculpture gallery with a giant axe. You can rest and eat in the mountain tavern, and buy souvenirs in the shop next to the tower entrance.

Wisla Skolnity - attractions for children

The upper station of Skolnity Ski & Bike Park in Wisla is full of things for kids who want "something more" than views. They will enjoy a playground with unusual attractions and a small animal pen (2 llamas and a donkey).

While walking up the tower, children will like the interactive stops on the educational trail along the treetop walk (soon you will be able to collect points here and win a prize!).

If you prefer a physical challenge, you can shorten the way up using two rope and hanging-bridge shortcuts.

Skolnity treetop walk and tower - practical information

• Entry to the chairlift, the brine inhalation tower, and the treetop walk with the observation tower is paid.
• You can use the playground, the animal pen, and the sculpture gallery for free.
• Parking is available at the lower chairlift station.
• You cannot reach the upper station by car. The asphalt road to the Skolnity settlement is only for residents and Skolnity staff.
• If you do not want to use the lift, you can hike up, for example the red walking path from PKP Dziechcinka (train station) - 2.5 km (about 1.6 mi), or from PKP Wisla Uzdrowisko (train station) via the green trail - about 3 km (about 1.9 mi).
• The whole area, including the treetop walk and the tower, is accessible for strollers and for visitors with disabilities.
• No dogs are allowed on the treetop walk and the tower. There are kennels prepared for dogs waiting for their owners.
• The tavern has toilets, including a changing table and an accessible cabin.
• In winter there is a ski rental, in summer a mountain bike rental. You can also book lessons with instructors for skiing and downhill biking.

We invite you to Wierch Skolnity!

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Marta Mleczko

Redaktorka portali trasadlabobasa.pl i szpiedzywiedzy.pl; przewodniczka górska beskidzka i terenowa, w tym po Ojcowskim Parku Narodowym

Publish Date: 2026-03-24