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Brzeg

Opole Voivodeship, Poland · Europe

About Brzeg

Brzeg sits on the route: 5 minutes from Skarbimierz Osiedle, 51km from Moszna Castle.

Brzeg is a town located in Opole Voivodeship, Poland. With a population of 38,259, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brzeg sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brzeg to your route.

About Brzeg

Brzeg ([bʐɛk] ; Latin: Alta Ripa; German: Brieg; Silesian German: Brigg; Silesian: Brzeg, Brzyg; Czech: Břeh) is a town in southwestern Poland with 34,778 inhabitants (December 2021) and the capital of Brzeg County. It is situated in Silesia in the Opole Voivodeship on the left bank of the Oder river. The town of

Read more Brzeg was first mentioned as a trading and fishing settlement within fragmented Piast-ruled Poland in 1234. In 1248, Silesian Duke Henry III the White granted the settlement Magdeburg town rights and by the late 13th century the city became fortified. Sometimes referred to as "the garden town", the town's size greatly expanded after the construction of dwellings which were located on the city outskirts. From the early 14th to late 17th centuries, the town was ruled by the Piast dynasty as fiefs of the Bohemian Crown within the Holy Roman Empire. Due to the result of the Silesian Wars, the town passed to Prussia and later was part of Germany between 1871 and 1945, before becaming once again part of Poland.

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Where is Brzeg located?

Brzeg is located in Opole Voivodeship, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8608 latitude, 17.4674 longitude.

What is the population of Brzeg?

Brzeg has a population of approximately 38,259 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
38,259
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Opole Voivodeship
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
50.8608, 17.4674

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Brzeg

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Wrocław Centennial Hall

A UNESCO-listed pioneering reinforced-concrete structure from 1913 surrounded by a stunning multimedia fountain complex.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Wrocław Bronze Dwarfs

Over 300 whimsical bronze dwarf figurines scattered throughout the city streets, each with a unique character and story.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Wrocław Market Square

One of the largest and most beautiful medieval market squares in Europe, with colourful townhouses and the famous bronze dwarf statues.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Wroclaw Market Square

A colourful Silesian square framed by a Gothic town hall, with hundreds of bronze dwarfs hidden around the city.

41 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Moszna Castle

A fairy-tale palace bristling with 99 turrets and 365 rooms, blending Gothic and Renaissance revival styles amid landscaped grounds in the Silesian countryside.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Brzeg.

Skarbimierz Osiedle

🇵🇱 Poland

4 km awayPop. 1,845

Lubsza

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 1,375

Olszanka

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 447

Łosiów

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 1,600

Bystrzyca

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 2,200

Oława

🇵🇱 Poland

16 km away

Lewin Brzeski

🇵🇱 Poland

16 km awayPop. 6,000

Skorogoszcz

🇵🇱 Poland

19 km awayPop. 1,200

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