Gmina Wilkowice

Gmina Wilkowice is a rural municipality in Silesian Poland that encompasses several villages connected across a mountainous landscape. The land is shaped by forests, meadows, and mountain streams that flow through the valleys.

The municipality was founded in the early 14th century by monks who established a monastery and encouraged settlement in the surrounding areas. This religious foundation shaped the early development of the settlement.

Saint Michael Church has stood since 1900 as the focal point of the settlement and shapes how locals and visitors perceive the place. The building remains a gathering point that reflects the community's religious roots.

Visitors can easily access nearby towns and mountain trails that lead through the surrounding landscape from this location. Roads connect the area to larger regional cities, making it a convenient base for exploration.

The terrain rises from lower elevations to around 900 meters (3,000 feet) in height, creating varied topography with diverse landscape types. These changes in elevation shape how the natural environment looks and offer visitors different perspectives on the region.

Location: Bielsko County

Inception: 1998

Shares border with: Bielsko-Biała, Gmina Buczkowice, Gmina Czernichów, Gmina Kozy, Gmina Łodygowice, Szczyrk

Website: http://wilkowice.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.76333,19.09056

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48