Wodzisław County

Wodzisław County is an administrative district in Silesian Voivodeship along the Czech border, covering about 286 square kilometers. The territory includes four urban centers and five rural communities organized into nine administrative subdivisions.

The area developed from medieval settlements and transformed significantly during Habsburg rule. It underwent another major reshaping in 1999 through Polish administrative reforms that established its current boundaries.

The district preserves Upper Silesian heritage through its buildings and industrial landmarks, where communities maintain local traditions during seasonal celebrations across their towns and villages.

The area is well connected through major transport routes with direct links to Katowice and administrative services. Plan visits during late spring through early autumn when weather is more stable and local events are more frequent.

The territory blends urban growth with rural countryside, particularly visible at the Czech border where industrial history meets farmland and small villages often overlooked by travelers. This juxtaposition creates pockets of character that reveal how the region navigates between modern and traditional ways.

Location: Silesian Voivodeship

Capital city: Wodzisław Śląski

Shares border with: Rybnik, Rybnik County, Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Racibórz County

Website: http://wodzislaw.upow.gov.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.00000,18.45000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40