Jaworzynka

Jaworzynka is a mountain village located in the Beskid Śląski range at about 630 meters elevation in eastern Poland. The settlement spreads across rolling terrain and sits near the borders where Poland meets the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The village was first recorded in 1621 as Jaworzinka and belonged to the Duchy of Teschen under the Habsburg empire. It became part of Poland following the First World War in 1920.

The settlement takes its name from birch trees that grow throughout the region and continues to reflect traditional mountain farming life through its wooden buildings and local crafts. Visitors can observe these practices in the village museums and community spaces.

The village offers simple guest accommodations from which to explore mountain trails in the surrounding area. Visitors should wear sturdy hiking boots and bring weather-appropriate clothing, as the terrain is hilly and mountain weather can change quickly.

Many residents emigrated in the 1800s and early 1900s to Sheridan, Wyoming, where they worked in coal mines and established communities there. This migration history remains a visible connection between this Polish village and distant America.

Location: Gmina Istebna

Elevation above the sea: 630 m

GPS coordinates: 49.52790,18.85909

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02