Brenna is a tranquil mountain village, situated in south of Poland, in the Silesia province and the region of Cieszyn, in the valley of Brennica river and its tributaries, and at the foot of the picturesque peaks of Silesian Beskids. It is situated near the popular tourist destinations, between the towns of Ustroń and Szczyrk. Together with the neighboring villages of Górki Wielkie and Górki Małe, it is one of the most beautiful locations in Silesian Beskids.

It is a perfect place both for people looking for peace and quiet and for those who are keen on different forms of active recreation.

The neighborhood of the Paraiso senior home

The town of Brenna and its surroundings provide perfect recreation space, away from the hustle and bustle of cities, surrounded by greenery, pure nature and uninterrupted silence. The place surprises its visitors with its attractions, numerous bike paths and mountain trails. You can even find two kayak marinas here and numerous monuments of wooden architecture. Brenna is very actively cultivating amazing folklore and folk art. The Brennica river embankment is an ideal place for sunbathing and water baths, and even for angling. A close contact with nature can be provided by an educational nature trail of Pogórze Bucze and a forest nature trail of Brenna Bukowa - Karkoszczonka. The amphitheater in Brenna also offers a wide variety of cultural events for everyone.

The area has many tourist attractions of different nature: Bats Observatory, the Zofia Kossak Museum, the Kossak Family Manor, the Manor House, historic churches, quarries and caves. The amphitheater and recreational park, located in the center of the town, are hosting numerous events: performances by music bands and comedy groups, beer feasts, folklore events, contests as well as sports and recreation competitions. Exquisite local inns and restaurants serve delicious regional cuisine.

Among the many attractions of Brenna, the most important are:

The ZofiaKossak Museum
Biographical museum of the writer is housed in the former gardener’s house, near to the ruins of the mansion which burnt in 1945.

“The Kossak Family Manor” Culture and Arts Centre
The visitors to the historic ruins of the old Kossak family manor are brought to the times when ZofiaKossak lived and worked.

“Galeria Pod Maską” Workshop Gallery
A magical place in the valley of Brennica river where you can create something unique by yourself or purchase other handmade items.

All Saints Church in Górki Wielkie
One of the oldest churches in the Cieszyn Silesia –first mentions of the parish date back to 1447.

John the Baptist Church in Brenna
The church was built in the period of 1793-1796 on the site of a former chapel. The temple is very richly decorated.

Park of Tourism
The Park of Tourism with an amphitheater is situated in the center of Brenna. It is the site of various cultural and folklore events, sports competitions, etc.

Bread-making Cottage (Chlebowa Chata)
The place located in Górki Wielkie organizes traditional bread baking shows, where you can taste traditional Polish flatbread and learn about different cereal species and their usage. There you can also see the machines used for the cultivation and processing of grains.

Marinas in Leśnica and Hołcyna
The marinas in Brenna provide an opportunity for relaxation on hot summer days and are a great choice for the fans of pedal boats and kayaks.

Brenna is a great starting point for hiking on mountain pedestrians and cycling trails. From here you can follow six routes, leading to the peaks of Równica, Błatnia, Kotarz, Grabowa, Trzy Kopce and Klimczok:

  - green trail PTTK Tourist Hostel on Równica – Brenna – PTTK Tourist Hostel on Błatnia
  - black trail Brenna – Horzelica – Grabowa (access to red trail from Klimczok through Przełęcz Salmopolska /The Salmopol Pass/ to Malinowska Skała).
  - blue trail Brenna – Hołcyna – Kotarz (access to red trail, as above)
  - green trail Brenna Centre – Horzelica – Stary Groń – Leśnica – Trzy Kopce Wiślańskie
  - yellow trail Brenna Stasiówka (junction with green trail and black trail at Horzelica) – Leśnica – Orłowa
  - black trail Brenna Centre – access to green trail to PTTK Tourist Hostel on Błatnia

In winter Brenna becomes an extremely attractive destination for the lovers of cross-country skiing. Also those who love skiing on the downhill slopes can avail of ski lifts in Stary Groń resort, located in the center of the town, and the other ski station in the near Dolina Leśnicy complex. The largest ski resort in Brenna is WęgierSki, located in Brenna Bukowa on the slopes of BeskidWęgierski.