Wrocław County

Wrocław County is an administrative district in Lower Silesian Voivodeship surrounding the city of Wrocław, comprising nine municipalities. The area combines suburban and rural communities with several smaller towns serving as local centers.

The county was established in 1999 during Poland's administrative reforms, bringing several municipalities together into a coherent administrative unit. This restructuring was part of a nationwide reorganization that modernized regional governance.

The municipalities maintain local traditions through craftsmanship and regional celebrations that keep Lower Silesian heritage alive. Visitors can experience these customs firsthand in smaller villages and during seasonal events throughout the area.

The best time to visit is between May and September when weather is mild and local events happen more frequently. Infrastructure is well developed, with regular bus services and roads connecting the municipalities throughout the area.

Although Wrocław serves as the administrative capital, the city operates as an independent entity while the county manages only the surrounding territories. This separation allows different development policies between the city and surrounding countryside.

Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Inception: 1999

Capital city: Wrocław

Elevation above the sea: 111 m

Shares border with: Wrocław, Dzierżoniów County, Świdnica County, Środa Śląska County, Trzebnica County, Oleśnica County, Oława County, Strzelin County

Website: http://powiatwroclawski.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.11667,17.03333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:57