Gmina Dobrzeń Wielki

This municipality in the Opole region is a rural administrative unit that spans several square kilometers and includes nine villages. Settlements like Dobrzeń Wielki, Borki, Chróścice, and Czarnowąsy sit along the Oder River and form the backbone of this administrative area.

The region has been shaped over centuries by its proximity to the Oder, which historically served as an important trade and transportation route. After administrative changes in 2017, the structure was adjusted and several villages were transferred to the neighboring city of Opole.

The municipality reflects its position along the Oder River, where different regional traditions meet and shape daily life. Residents maintain local customs visible across the nine villages that tell their history.

The area is easy to visit since it offers basic services and functioning infrastructure for residents and visitors. Local administration provides information that helps with orientation and understanding the community structure.

The municipality has held the status of a bilingual administrative area since 2009, where German and Polish are officially used with equal standing. This unusual arrangement makes it a notable example of regional and linguistic coexistence in modern administration.