Szklarska Poręba
Szklarska Poręba | |
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Szklarska Poręba | |
| Coordinates: 50°50′N 15°32′E / 50.833°N 15.533°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Karkonosze |
| Gmina | Szklarska Poręba (urban gmina) |
| Founded | 14th century |
| Town rights | 1959 |
| Area | |
• Total | 75.44 km2 (29.13 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 886 m (2,907 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) |
| Population (2019-06-30) | |
• Total | 6,557 |
| • Density | 86.92/km2 (225.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 58-580 |
| Website | www |
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.