Gmina Zabierzów

Gmina Zabierzow is a rural municipality in Kraków County comprising several villages and settlements across southern Poland. The area includes farmland, woodlands, and natural features that shape the landscape throughout the territory.

The municipality traces its roots back to the 14th century when it first formed as a distinct territorial entity. Over the centuries, it has maintained strong ties with the nearby Kraków metropolitan area.

Agriculture shapes daily life here, with farming remaining central to how the communities function and relate to their surroundings. The villages reflect this connection through their layout and the rhythms of the people who live there.

Located about 13 kilometers northwest of Kraków, the area is easy to reach by car from the city. Visitors find a rural landscape with villages and farmland that offer quiet surroundings and open spaces.

Sections of the Kraków Valleys Landscape Park extend into this municipality with natural rock formations and rare plant species found in the region. This protected area allows visitors to explore natural habitats and the biodiversity that thrives here.

Location: Kraków County

Capital city: Zabierzów

Shares border with: Gmina Jerzmanowice-Przeginia, Kraków, Gmina Krzeszowice, Gmina Liszki, Gmina Wielka Wieś

Website: http://zabierzow.org.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.11806,19.77972

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56