Mikołów

Mikołów is an urban municipality in Silesian Voivodeship that spreads across hilly land along the Jamna stream, a tributary of the Kłodnica River. The municipality comprises five villages: Borowa Wieś, Bujaków, Mokre, Paniowy, and Śmiłowice, which together form the administrative area.

The settlement first appeared in written records in 1222 through a document from the Duke of Opole. Over centuries, it grew into an administrative center while playing a significant role in Polish cultural life.

The town became a center for printing and distributing Polish literature in the 19th century, giving it an important role in preserving written culture. This role shaped how people saw the place as a hub for Polish intellectual life.

The town is easily reached by public transport from Katowice to the northeast and serves as an administrative hub for the surrounding county. Visitors can explore the different villages within the municipality and move through the landscape at a relaxed pace.

The area had strong ties to Silesian industry historically, which shaped its location and growth over time. Today these industrial roots are visible in how the separate villages blend into the broader landscape and define the character of the place.

Location: Mikołów County

Inception: 1222

Shares border with: Katowice, Tychy, Orzesze, Gmina Ornontowice, Gmina Gierałtowice, Gmina Wyry, Łaziska Górne, Ruda Śląska

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

GPS coordinates: 50.17083,18.90389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:25