Szklarska Poręba

Also known as Schreiberhau, Schreiberhau im Riesengebirge, Szklarska Poremba

city and urban area in Poland

Key facts

Country: Poland
Voivodeship: Lower Silesian
County: Karkonosze
Gmina: Szklarska Poręba (urban gmina)
Founded: 14th century
Total: 75.44 km (29.13 sq mi)
Highest elevation: 886 m (2,907 ft)
Lowest elevation: 440 m (1,440 ft)
Density: 86.92/km (225.1/sq mi)
Time zone: UTC+1 ( CET )
Summer dst: UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code: 58-580
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Szklarska Poręba ( Polish: [ˈʂklarska pɔˈrɛmba] , German: Schreiberhau) is a border town in Karkonosze County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. The town has a population of around 6,500. It is a popular ski resort.

Szklarska Poręba is an important regional and national centre for mountain hiking, cycling and skiing. The ski resorts in this area are growing in popularity as a budget alternative to the Alps, thanks to wide range of both Alpine and Nordic skiing facilities.