Żory attracts visitors with entertainment, fascinates with history, and leaves a lasting impression with its unique character. Discover how you can spend your free time here.
Żory is one of the oldest cities in the Silesia region. In the past, it was located on an important trade route connecting Lesser Poland with Silesia, serving as both a transportation and defensive center. Despite numerous fires and wars throughout history, the city has survived and continues to thrive today.
Żory is a city where people truly want to live. It stands out not only in Silesia but also across Poland because its population continues to grow. The city offers excellent connections both to the Upper Silesian metropolitan area — including Katowice, Zabrze, and Tychy — as well as to the beautiful mountain destinations of Wisła and Ustroń.
However, there is no need to leave Żory to relax or enjoy your free time — and this is one of the reasons why residents appreciate living here so much.
Park Piaskownia – A Park for Nature Lovers
For nature lovers and walking enthusiasts, we highly recommend Park Piaskownia. This peaceful park area covers approximately 3 hectares and features quiet walking paths, a collection of rocks and minerals, and an educational nature trail with information boards describing the local plant life. From there, you can continue along cycling paths leading toward the picturesque Pojezierze Palowickie.
Cycling Routes in Żory and the Surrounding Areas
Speaking of Pojezierze Palowickie, it is impossible not to mention the many cycling routes located in and around Żory. Some of the most popular include:
• Green Trail No. 10: Rybnik – Żory – a 15 km route connecting the recreational areas of Rybnik with the railway station in Żory. It is considered relatively easy, although it includes several uphill sections.
• Pojezierze Palowickie (“Fairytale Route”) – a scenic 19.4 km cycling loop starting from the Market Square in Żory, passing through forests, ponds, and historical industrial sites.
• Żory Cycling Ring Route – a longer 40 km route around the outskirts of the city, using forest roads, gravel paths, low-traffic asphalt roads, and even sections of former railway tracks.
• Paprocany Lake Route – a more demanding trip leading from Żory to the recreational lake in Tychy, with a total distance of approximately 55–60 km.
Wild West–Style Amusement Park – Twinpigs
While visiting Żory, you should definitely explore Twinpigs amusement park. It offers entertainment in a true American Wild West style. Here you will meet cowboys, outlaws, sheriffs, and many other characters inspired by western movies. Visitors can enjoy live shows such as “Bank Robbery” and “Train Bandits,” experience the 7D cinema attraction called “The Mysterious Underground,” and discover moving wagons and multidimensional visual effects. Twinpigs also features carousels, shooting ranges, a mini zoo, and even a Native American village. It is a perfect destination for both children and adults.
“Żorzanka” Carousel
Another symbol of Żory is the charming “Żorzanka” carousel located in the Market Square. This beautiful attraction takes visitors back in time with its hand-painted horses, motorcycles, and airplanes inspired by a bygone era. The carousel creates a magical atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Żory Market Square
The Market Square itself is a wonderful place to spend time. Visitors can enjoy cuisine from around the world, drink excellent coffee or local beer, and try delicious desserts. There are small shops, the historic “Na Starówce” cinema, and even a fountain where children cool off and play during the summer months.
A Park Full of Attractions for Children and Adults – Cegielnia Park
Park Cegielnia is another favorite meeting place for people of all ages. Visitors can play boules on specially prepared courts, use outdoor gyms, or enjoy roller skating and cycling along paths surrounding the entire park. For children and teenagers, the park offers a rope park, playgrounds, a skate park, and a bicycle town where children learn traffic safety rules. There is also a graduation tower where visitors can relax and regenerate, as well as large green areas perfect for picnics. Ice cream, coffee, and snacks are also available, making it an ideal place for rest and recreation.
Sports and Shopping
Sports enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy in Żory. Numerous gyms, street workout zones, cycling paths, dance schools, martial arts clubs, and other recreational facilities have been created for people who love movement and active lifestyles. For those who enjoy shopping, Żory also has much to offer.
Near the national road commonly known as the “Wiślanka,” visitors will find the Galeria Wiślanka shopping center. In addition to many stores, it features a cinema, cafés, and a large indoor play area for children. Across the city, visitors can also find numerous fashion stores, sports shops, and supermarkets.
Visit Żory — feel its magic and create it with us!