The town lies approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) south-west of the regional capital Wrocław.

In 1302, more records mention the presence of a hereditary vogt ruling over the town, as well as the existence of a Catholic parish church of Saints Peter and Paul.

In the first years of its existence, Kąty Wrocławskie was ruled by the Polish dukes of Wrocław, and it was only until later that the town became fully sovereign.

In 1419, Konrad IV the Elder, in exchange for a loan, gave the town to the Bishop of Wrocław.

During the Thirty Years' War the town was plundered several times by various armies, including the Swedes in 1632 and Austrians in 1633.