Gmina Oświęcim

Gmina Oświęcim is a rural administrative district in southern Poland that encompasses several villages in the surrounding area. The administrative center is located in Oświęcim town, which operates as a separate entity.

The municipality received its current administrative form in 1999 when Poland underwent a major reorganization of local government. This reform reshaped how regional administration was structured across the country.

The municipality preserves farming traditions that shape daily life in the villages. You can see traditional rural settlement patterns in places like Harmęże and Brzezinka, where farms and fields define the landscape.

The villages can be reached by local roads that wind through agricultural areas. The best time to explore is during warmer months when the rural landscape is most visible and accessible.

The area sits in a region marked by turbulent history, and some villages like Brzezinka now live in quiet surroundings after their past. This contrast between past and present often strikes visitors who explore the area.

Location: Oświęcim County

Capital city: Oświęcim

Shares border with: Bieruń, Gmina Bojszowy, Gmina Brzeszcze, Gmina Chełmek, Gmina Kęty, Gmina Libiąż, Gmina Miedźna, Oświęcim, Gmina Polanka Wielka, Gmina Przeciszów

Website: http://oswiecim-gmina.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.05000,19.23333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08