Karkonosze County

Karkonosze County is an administrative district in Lower Silesia that stretches across the northern slopes of the Giant Mountains. The area comprises nine municipalities and is managed from the city of Jelenia Góra.

The area was created in 1999 during Poland's administrative reorganization, bringing together territories previously managed separately. This restructuring shaped how the region is governed today.

The area retains mining traditions and winter celebrations that take place throughout the year in its towns. These events shape how locals connect with their surroundings and each other.

The district is located in a mountainous region where conditions vary by season and terrain. Visitors should check ahead about access and facilities in their chosen destination.

The territory includes sections of a national park with the highest peak in the region. This mountain is popular with hikers and offers views across the surrounding landscape.

Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Inception: January 1, 1999

Capital city: Jelenia Góra

Shares border with: Jawor County, Jelenia Góra, Kamienna Góra County, Lwówek Śląski County, Złotoryja County, Czech Republic

Website: https://powiatkarkonoski.eu

GPS coordinates: 50.85883,15.65964

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02