Szklarska Poręba

Szklarska Poręba
Town centre
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Szklarska Poręba
Coordinates: 50°50′N 15°32′E / 50.833°N 15.533°E / 50.833; 15.533
Country Poland
Voivodeship Lower Silesian
CountyKarkonosze
GminaSzklarska Poręba (urban gmina)
Founded14th century
Town rights1959
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
 • Density86.92/km2 (225.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58-580
Websitewww.szklarskaporeba.pl

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.