Bochnia County

Bochnia County is an administrative district in Lesser Poland that spreads between Krakow and Tarnow with nine smaller administrative units. The landscape features river valleys and gentle hills linking rural villages with existing infrastructure.

This administrative area was created in 1999 from a reorganization that reshaped the district's structure. The change was part of a nationwide initiative to modernize Poland's administrative divisions.

Salt mining shaped how communities developed and how people think about their identity in these towns. You can see this heritage reflected in local architecture and in the way residents talk about their surroundings.

The A4 motorway and regular train services connect the area well to larger cities in the region. Before visiting, it helps to know about the nine administrative units since they spread across different distances.

Underground chambers from medieval salt mining sit beneath the surface and have been opened to visitors. Some of these subterranean spaces now serve wellness and therapy purposes, making them a distinctive feature of the region.

Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Capital city: Bochnia

Shares border with: Kraków, Proszowice County, Brzesko County, Limanowa County, Myślenice County, Wieliczka County

Website: http://bochnia.starostwo.gov.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.98333,20.43333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:58