Żywiec is a town in southern Poland with 32,300 inhabitants (2001). Situated in the Silesian Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Bielsko-Biala Voivodship (1975-1998).

Economy

The city is famous for its Zywiec Brewery.

Education

• Beskidzka Wyższa Szkoła Turystyki

Famous people

• Agata Wróbel