Gmina Biały Dunajec

Gmina Biały Dunajec is a rural municipality in Tatra County located in southern Poland. The territory encompasses several small settlements spread across rolling terrain with a mix of farmland, forests, and natural drainage patterns that shape the local landscape.

The municipality was part of Nowy Sącz Voivodeship from 1975 until 1998, when administrative changes transferred it to Lesser Poland Voivodeship. This shift in governance reflected broader regional reorganization in the area.

The municipality contains five settlements including Biały Dunajec, Gliczarów Dolny, Gliczarów Górny, Leszczyny, and Sierockie, each maintaining local traditions.

The municipality sits between Zakopane and Kraków, making it accessible from both mountain destinations and the regional center. Visitors should be prepared for country roads and local pathways that wind through farming areas and small villages.

The municipality borders the Dunajec River, which carves through the northern section and forms a natural boundary. This waterway creates a distinctive feature in the local landscape that shapes how the terrain flows from higher to lower elevations.

Location: Tatra County

Capital city: Biały Dunajec

Elevation above the sea: 706 m

Shares border with: Gmina Bukowina Tatrzańska, Gmina Czarny Dunajec, Gmina Poronin, Gmina Szaflary

Website: http://dunajec.net/index.php?menu=39

GPS coordinates: 49.37444,20.00889

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02