Przemsza

Przemsza is a river in southern Poland. It is a right tributary of the Vistula River. The river has a length of approximately 67 kilometers. Its drainage basin covers an area of about 1,327 square kilometers.

The Przemsza originates in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, near the town of Wadowice. It flows through a predominantly agricultural and forested landscape. Along its course, the river passes through several smaller towns and villages. Its waters are used for irrigation and support local ecosystems.

The confluence of the Przemsza with the Vistula River occurs near the town of Oświęcim. This location is historically significant due to the presence of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. The river's flow can vary depending on seasonal rainfall and snowmelt. Environmental monitoring is conducted to assess the water quality and ecological health of the Przemsza and its tributaries. The river's name is derived from the Old Slavic word "przepływać," meaning to flow through.