Gmina Pszczyna

Gmina Pszczyna is an administrative unit in Silesian Voivodeship that combines the urban town center with surrounding rural villages in a single territorial entity. The area contains schools, government offices, and a network of communities at different stages of development.

The administrative district took its current form in 1999 when Poland reorganized its governance system through reforms that created a three-tier structure of voivodeships, counties, and gminas. The town of Pszczyna itself has deeper roots reaching back to medieval times in what became an industrialized region.

The name Pszczyna comes from a Slavic word meaning bee, reflecting the agricultural roots of this area. Today visitors see traditional village layouts alongside modern urban expansion, where local customs and contemporary development exist side by side.

Visitors can travel between the town and villages by public bus that connects different locations throughout the area. The town center has paved streets and pedestrian paths, while rural areas are better suited for walking and cycling.

The area contains several protected historical estates and manor houses scattered among modern developments, with these buildings shaping how the landscape looks and feels. These structures tell stories of past local powers while remaining visible anchors throughout the territory.

Location: Pszczyna County

Shares border with: Gmina Bestwina, Gmina Bojszowy, Gmina Czechowice-Dziedzice, Gmina Goczałkowice-Zdrój, Gmina Kobiór, Gmina Miedźna, Gmina Pawłowice, Gmina Strumień, Gmina Suszec

Website: http://pszczyna.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.98333,18.95000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02