Świdnica County

Świdnica County is an administrative district in Lower Silesian Voivodeship comprising eight municipalities across approximately 743 square kilometers. The area includes both urban centers and rural settlements with diverse landscape types and population distribution.

The county took its current form during Poland's 1998 administrative reforms, which reorganized local governance structures across the country. This restructuring defined the administrative boundaries and framework that exist today.

The area maintains partnerships with towns across France, Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine that foster regular exchanges between communities. These connections shape the local identity and bring different perspectives to the region.

Świdnica town serves as the administrative center managing services across the county. The population of about 157,000 spreads across multiple municipalities, making it helpful to plan travel routes based on which specific areas you wish to visit.

The county includes Świdnica town, home to the Evangelical Church of Peace, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the tallest church tower in the region. This 17th century wooden structure is among the few surviving sacred buildings of its kind from that era.

Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Capital city: Świdnica

Shares border with: Jawor County, Środa Śląska County, Wrocław County, Dzierżoniów County, Wałbrzych County

Website: http://swidnica.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.84417,16.42417

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55