"WELCOME TO MY HOMETOWN" Tychy by matcrazy1

Tychy Travel Guide: 222 reviews and 263 photos

Capital of Polish beer, automobiles and... guitar

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I was born in Krakow (Cracow) on Christmas Eve, 24 Dec. in the evening, what a surprise hahaha. I grew up and lived in Krakow until I had left it for Tychy, city of 135,000 citizens, 50 min. west of Krakow by highway, in southern Poland about 80km (50mi) from Czech border.

Tychy is best known for the oldest in Poland brewery est. 1629 or earlier (TYSKIE beer), Fiat plant (Fiat Seicento) + many new factories and a few famous people (check it below). Tychy is the perfect base for visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Oswiecim - about 20 km (14 mi) west of Tychy. Est. 1,100,000 to 1,500,000 people were victims of former Nazi concentration camps in Auschwitz-Birkenau most of them of Jewish origin. The one who does not remember history is bound to live through it again.

Did you know...

– TYSKIE is one of the Top 10 beer brands in Europe.

– TYSKIE is the biggest beer brand in Poland.

– Every fifth beer drunk in Poland is TYSKIE.

– In recognition for its high quality, TYSKIE was awarded medals on beer competitions in the USA, Belgium, Australia and the UK.

– TYSKIE brand is brewed in a brewery which has been continuously operating since 1629.

This page is always under construction.
For more welcome to:
City of Tychy Official Webpage

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HISTORY

ONE BY ONE !

The first mention of Tychy in historical documents dates back to the year 1467. In 17th century it was one of the most affluent villages of the Pszczyna county. Established in 1629, the Ksiazecy Brewery (Prince Brewery) was in operation here, crops of hop and barley were grown, craftsmanship and industry developed. In 1870 the first railroad was built connecting Tychy with Katowice and Szopienice.

Between WW I and WW II, as part of the autonomous Silesian Province, the population of Tychy grew to reach 11 thousand citizens. During that time several facilities were established, including a hospital, a fire station, a post office, a shool, a swimming pool, a bowling hall and a number of shops and restaurants. On 1st January 1934 Tychy received its municipal rights. The war activity of 1939 caused little damage.

The beginning of the after-war history of the city goes back to 4th October 1950 when the Government Executives made a decision to build the so-called Nowe Tychy (New Tychy). A year later the city received its Civic Rights. Tychy was to become the first and largest city in the satellite system of the Silesian conurbation. Tychy developed rapidly to host a number of important investment projects including industrial venues which, in turn, changed its status from a housing settlement to an independent urban centre.

MORE:
click here and click History then

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MAP

TYCHY IN EUROPE

On the map:
Partner cities
Cassino (Italy) 1977
Berlin-Marzahn (Germany) 1992

co-operating cities:
Roubaix (France) 1995
Milton Keynes (UK) 1995
Tuttlingen (Germany) 1997
Dacorum (UK) 1999
Huddinge (Sweden) 1999
Kijów-Podole (Ukraine) 2000

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Famous citizens of Tychy:
1. Mariusz Czerkawski - the top NHL hockey player (New York Islanders now) - more in Sports Travel Tips,
2. Isabella Scorupco as his wife (Swedish citizen now) - an actress (Hollywood movies: "Golden Eye", "Vertical Limit")
3. Krzysztof Oliva - NHL hockey player (in Calgary Flames, Canada now).
4. Check my Tourist Trap please.

DO NOT MISS MY TIPS AND TRAVELOGUES
(always under construction)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Brewery, old and modern architecture, me hahaha :-)
Cons:You have to meet me in real life whenever you come here
In a nutshell:GOOD LAUGH WITH (NOT AT) THE NATIVES :-)

Last visit to Tychy: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Mar 31, 2005
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Reviews (164)

Religion Local Customs (23)

In Poland 95% of population declares to be Roman Catholic and approx. 60% - 70% declare to practice. I don't know... more travel advice

Stone figures of saints Off The Beaten Path (20)

Keep your eyes open while walking around Tychy and... you will find a lot of old, stone figures of various saints in... more travel advice

Chapels Off The Beaten Path (20)

There are quite many small, stone and old chapels in Tychy. They were put along tracks and roads leading to church and... more travel advice

Salads :-) Restaurants (21)

We like various salads as well. Hmm... to be honest not much time to prepare them on business days. So, Urszula often... more travel advice

Shopping (18)
See All With party barrel of Tyskie beer :-)
Warnings Or Dangers (9)
See All Don't we like flatness?
Transportation (9)
See All Old and new Polish cars
Favorites (17)
See All Tyskie and Pilsner Urquell beer
Things to Do (24)
See All Stained-glass windows in Europe

Hotels (14)
See All Bungalows at the Paprocanskie Lake
Sports & Outdoors (4)
See All Sports and leisure activities
Nightlife (3)
See All The European best guitar festival!!
Tourist Traps (1)
Do you know this guy?
What to Pack (1)
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Comments (301)

bobbyt123 Aug 19, 2011 at 3:03 PM Report Abuse

hi matt
i am visiting tychy on business i normally stop in the flora but it was full next week so have booked into Arena Hotel Spa & Wellness is this a good hotel?

thanks

bob
breughel Dec 27, 2010 at 6:29 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for your kind comment; I indeed much appreciated my first visit to Poland and will come back with my wife. Meanwhile I'm wishing you all the best for the New Year and want to say again how perfect your organization of the VT meet in Krakow was.
icunme Aug 25, 2009 at 8:04 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating photos and detail - & so entertaining - I enjoyed many good laughs - plan to take a fall here as the hospital is such a bargain! Ciao, Carol <(•¿•)>
RickinDutch Jun 27, 2008 at 10:14 AM Report Abuse

Pilsner Urquell I know well:) Been to Krakow, Zakopanie, Auchwitz - must have have been close to Tychy!
Tychymemories Apr 18, 2008 at 2:21 AM Report Abuse

Thank you very much for all valuable information about transportation in Tychy! (not just this tip, but the others you gave, too). I used to live for a year in Tychy and had friends in N... now I got very nostalgic :-)
cold_dead_bunny Mar 9, 2008 at 10:57 AM Report Abuse

lol awesome tourist trap tip!
Yaqui Aug 23, 2007 at 3:46 PM Report Abuse

I love the TRIBUTE TO JOHN PAUL II and the lovely information on the churches. The cure for VT addiction?.....BEER?!.......yay...woo...hoo! Thanks Matt, hope you all are doing well!
titabell Apr 5, 2007 at 10:39 PM Report Abuse

Hi Matt! Great Tychy page! I love those foods that Urzula prepared! Very appetizing!
budapest8 Jan 8, 2007 at 5:59 PM Report Abuse

Will have to come back and read more of your tips in depth as I love the towns off the beaten track. I need to visit more places in Poland.I even drank some Tyskie beer when I was in Krakow, it was good. Tim
Pawtuxet Jan 6, 2007 at 5:57 AM Report Abuse

Enjoying views of your town. Glad to get to the pic of the lake. Would like more... I'd move that one up front and group the church pics. Would like to see more "everyday" views of houses, shops, and people. I enjoy the ordinary. Maybe more coming soon?