Beskid Skiing Center opens in Wisła, celebrating ski history and Adam Małysz

Wisła is set to unveil the Beskid Skiing Center, named in honor of the legendary ski jumper Adam Małysz, on Tuesday, July 14. This new tourist attraction is dedicated to the history of skiing, with a particular focus on ski jumping. The facility is housed in a purpose-built structure designed to enhance the visitor experience.

The exhibition employs advanced technological solutions, including interactive and multimedia displays. The total investment for the project reached nearly 26 million Polish zloty, with a substantial portion, close to 18 million PLN, coming from European Union funds. This significant financial backing underscores the importance of the initiative.

The center is a collaborative effort spearheaded by Adam Małysz himself, Wisła Mayor Tomasz Bujok, and former Silesian Voivodeship Marshal Jakub Chełstowski. Management of the facility will be handled by Baseny Wisła, a municipal company currently overseeing the local swimming pool.

The exhibition is organized into several thematic zones. Visitors will explore Adam Małysz's career, not only as a ski jumper but also as a rally driver, with displays of his trophies and the rally car he used in his first Paris-Dakar race. Małysz himself plans to be a frequent guest, engaging in meetings with young people at the center. The museum will also feature biographies of other notable skiers from the Beskid Mountains, such as Stefan Hula, Piotr Żyła, and Aleksander Zniszczoł, alongside the history of ski equipment and Wisła itself.

Adam Małysz expressed his desire for the center to be modern and engaging, particularly for younger audiences, incorporating interactive elements and simulators. He noted his influence on the building's design and exhibits, emphasizing its dynamic nature, with permanent and temporary displays reflecting the achievements of local skiers and ski jumpers.

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The design, both inside and out, is a major innovation. I wanted this facility not to look like a typical museum. We want to attract young people with modernity. There will be many interactive, surprising elements, including various simulators. Of course, everything based on the history of both Wisła itself and athletes associated with skiing.