Castles and caves surround Osiek: Rabsztyn - Zamek and Pieskowa Skala - Zamek królewski XIVw. are located in the surrounding area; in the wider regional area are Rudno (Tęczyn)- Zamek XIVw. and Ojców - Gotycki zamek Królewski XIVw. Łyse Skały, Czyżowa and Jaskinia Nietoperzowa are also located in the surrounding area, while Jaskinia Łokietka lies in the wider regional area around Osiek.
For travellers interested in castles, Rabsztyn - Zamek is a specific point of thematic interest.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Osiek.
History and Classification
Osiek is a place in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in Olkusz County and within the municipality of Olkusz.
The place name Osiek is recorded in historical forms such as Ossek, Hosszek and Osyek and is interpreted as a cultural name associated with a forest fortification built from tree trunks.
Osiek was connected with the Rabsztyn starosty for a long period and was subordinate to the parish in Przeginia.
Osiek was first documented by Jan Długosz in the years 1470–1480; the place already existed in the 14th century.
Geographical Classification
Osiek lies south of Olkusz, approximately 1.5 km from the 1000-lecia settlement.
Other place pages: Golczowice, Małobądz, Olkusz, Wolbrom, Jeżówka, Zabagnie, Małyszyce, Zawada.
