Łęknica

Łęknica is a border municipality in western Żary County, Poland, stretching along the Neisse River and marking a natural boundary with Germany. The town sits at coordinates 51°32′18″N 14°44′21″E and remains connected to Bad Muskau in Germany by a bridge crossing the river.

The settlement first appeared in written records in 1505 under the name Lugknitz and remained shaped by German influences for centuries. Severe destruction during World War II required extensive reconstruction that transformed the town's character.

The town shares Muskau Park with its neighboring German counterpart, creating a cross-border UNESCO World Heritage site that both nations jointly protect and maintain. Visitors can walk through these shared green spaces and experience how the two communities cooperate to preserve this area.

Regular transportation services connect the municipality to larger Polish cities, making arrival straightforward for most visitors. The bridge to Germany allows easy access from both sides of the border.

The area was once a center for brown coal mining and glass manufacturing that shaped generations of local livelihood. Traces of these former industrial operations remain visible in the landscape and tell the story of how the community developed.

Location: Żary County

Elevation above the sea: 142 m

Shares border with: Gmina Przewóz, Gmina Trzebiel

Website: http://leknica.um.gov.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.53333,14.73333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41