Aside from various festivals throughout the year and impressive examples of Viennese architecture the city has been described as 'Little Vienna' Bielsko attracts many tourists through its position as a gateway to the Beskidy mountains. Easily accessible by bus number 8 from the railway station is the Szyndzielnia cable car taking passengers up to above 1000m with excellent views of the city, and visible from the city are many ski runs, operational during the winter season.
