Dębowiec, Cieszyn County

Dębowiec is a village in the Silesian Voivodeship near Cieszyn, sitting among agricultural lands and neighboring settlements. The community serves as the administrative center of its gmina, or local municipality.

The village first appeared in written records around 1305 in Latin documents from the Diocese of Wroclaw, during the settlement of Upper Silesia. This early mention shows it was already an established place when the Church began documenting the region's communities.

The village reflects both Catholic and Lutheran religious traditions in its buildings and local customs, shaped by centuries of religious life in the region. These two faith communities have left visible marks on how people experience and use sacred spaces here.

The village is best explored on foot, with local roads connecting the main areas and the town center. Visitors should keep in mind this is a rural area where most services and facilities are clustered in the central part of the settlement.

Polish elite paratroopers from the Cichociemni unit accidentally landed here in February 1941 after a navigation error. This unexpected wartime event left an unusual chapter in the history of this quiet rural community.

Location: Gmina Dębowiec, Silesian Voivodeship

Shares border with: Pruchna

GPS coordinates: 49.81353,18.72011

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08