Gmina Zebrzydowice

Gmina Zebrzydowice is a rural municipality in the southern Silesian Voivodeship that spreads across four villages in approximately 41 square kilometers of land. The area sits near the Czech border and displays the typical layout of a small agricultural region.

The settlement first appeared in written records during 1305 when the Diocese of Wrocław registered the village in its documents. Over the centuries, the region experienced shifts in control and governance while maintaining its agricultural character.

The Assumption of Mary Church anchors the community's religious life and reflects Catholic practices that have shaped this Silesian settlement for generations. Walking through the villages, you notice how faith remains woven into local customs and seasonal celebrations.

The area is well connected by rail through the international station in Zebrzydowice village to major Polish cities and across the border into the Czech Republic. Visitors interested in rural landscapes and border communities will find straightforward access via existing transportation routes.

Residents here speak the Cieszyn Silesian dialect, a distinctive regional language that reflects the area's borderland heritage and cultural identity. This linguistic tradition sets the community apart and offers visitors a glimpse into a lesser-known aspect of Silesian culture.

Location: Cieszyn County

Capital city: Zebrzydowice

Shares border with: Gmina Hażlach, Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Gmina Pawłowice, Gmina Strumień, Petrovice u Karviné, Karviná

Website: http://zebrzydowice.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.87540,18.61775

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25