Jurgów

Jurgów is a village in the Spisz region of southern Poland situated at about 760 meters elevation along the Białka River. It spreads across a valley near the Slovak border with forests and pastures forming the backdrop.

The village was founded in 1546 under Vlach law and originally belonged to the Niedzica Castle domain. It was part of the Kingdom of Hungary controlled by Polish magnate Olbracht Łaski.

The wooden St Sebastian church displays Rococo decorations with carved figures of angels and saints inside. These handcrafted details show the religious traditions that have shaped community life here.

The village has several guesthouses and restaurants serving local dishes and sits about 15 kilometers northeast of the tourist town Zakopane. A car is helpful for exploring the valley and reaching surrounding mountain paths.

A working water-powered sawmill still operates in the village showing traditional craft techniques. On the Podokólne clearing stand old shepherds' huts that once sheltered livestock.

Location: Gmina Bukowina Tatrzańska

Elevation above the sea: 760 m

GPS coordinates: 49.35000,20.13333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02