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	'''Szklarska Poręba''' (]: ''Schreiberhau'') is a town in ], ], in south-western ] ~~(in ] before 1945)~~. The town has a population of around 7,000. It is a popular ].		'''Szklarska Poręba''' (]: ''Schreiberhau'') is a town in ], ], in south-western ]. The town has a population of around 7,000. It is a popular ].
		⚫	An important regional and national centre for ] ], ] and ], Szklarska Poręba is situated in the valley of the ], between the ] and ], 1,900 ft. above ], 16 miles south-west of ]. The ski resorts in this area are growing in popularity as an alternative to the ], thanks to wide range of both ] and ] facilities.

⚫	An important regional and national centre for ] ], ] and ], Szklarska Poręba is situated in the valley of the ], between the ] and ], 1,900 ft. above ], 16 miles south-west of ~~Hirschberg (now:~~ ]). The ski resorts in this area are growing in popularity as an alternative to the ], thanks to wide range of both ] and ] facilities.


	=== History ===		=== History ===

	The village was ~~founded~~ in the ~~14th~~ ~~century~~ on a ~~cleared~~ ~~spot~~ by ~~German~~ ~~colonists~~. It was first mentioned in 1366 and 1372 in conjunction with a glass factory, forerunner of the famed later ''Josephinenhütte'', as ''Schribirshau'' and ''Schreibershow''. Over time the glass factory moved ever deeper into the mountains, Schreiberhau greatly expanded and became the biggest village in ] with 15 districts and a size of 4300 hectare. In 1617 the Preußler family migrated from the southern Bohemian side of the ~~Giant mountains~~ to Silesia and received the concession to run a movable glass factory by the counts of ], landlords of Schreiberhau. The glass industry of the village was now dominated by the Preußler family for the next 200 years. In 1842 Franz Pohl, son-in-law of the last Preußler, persuaded count Schaffgotsch to establish a new glass factory in Schreiberhau. This ''Josephinenhütte'' became the biggest and best glass factory in Silesia.		The village was created on a spot bought by Knights Hospitaler chapter from ] that was interested in finding gold and precious gems in the area<ref></ref>. It was first mentioned in 1366 and 1372 in conjunction with a glass factory, forerunner of the famed later ''Josephinenhütte''(Józefina), as ''Schribirshau''(Pisarzewiec) and ''Schreibershow''. In 1578 several Czech Protestants moved to the village greatly contributing to its development<ref></ref>. Especially the "laboranci" were important to development of herbal craft<ref></ref> Over time the glass factory moved ever deeper into the mountains, Schreiberhau greatly expanded and became the biggest village in ]<ref></ref> with 15 districts and a size of 4300 hectare. In 1617 the Preußler family migrated from the southern Bohemian side of the ] to Silesia and received the concession to run a movable glass factory by the counts of ], landlords of Schreiberhau. The glass industry of the village was now dominated by the Preußler family for the next 200 years. In 1842 Franz Pohl, son-in-law of the last Preußler, persuaded count Schaffgotsch to establish a new glass factory in Schreiberhau. This ''Josephinenhütte'' became the biggest and best glass factory in Silesia.

	Around 1900 several artists discovered the beauty of the countryside and formed the artists' colony Schreiberhau, among them ] and his brother Carl, ] and ]. Later younger artist formed the artists association ''St. Lukas''.		Around 1900 several artists discovered the beauty of the countryside and formed the artists' colony Schreiberhau, among them ] and his brother Carl, ] and ]. Later younger artist formed the artists association ''St. Lukas''.

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Place in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Szklarska Poręba
FlagCoat of arms
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Lower Silesian
County	Jelenia Góra
Gmina	Szklarska Poręba (urban gmina)
Area
• Total	75.44 km (29.13 sq mi)
Highest elevation	886 m (2,907 ft)
Lowest elevation	440 m (1,440 ft)
Population
• Total	7,094
• Density	94/km (240/sq mi)
Website	http://www.szklarskaporeba.pl

Szklarska Poręba (German: Schreiberhau) is a town in Jelenia Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. The town has a population of around 7,000. It is a popular ski resort. An important regional and national centre for mountain hiking, cycling and skiing, Szklarska Poręba is situated in the valley of the Kamienna, between the Karkonosze Mountains and Jizera Mountains, 1,900 ft. above sea level, 16 miles south-west of Jelenia Góra. The ski resorts in this area are growing in popularity as an alternative to the Alps, thanks to wide range of both Alpine and Nordic skiing facilities.

History

The village was created on a spot bought by Knights Hospitaler chapter from Cieplice that was interested in finding gold and precious gems in the area. It was first mentioned in 1366 and 1372 in conjunction with a glass factory, forerunner of the famed later Josephinenhütte(Józefina), as Schribirshau(Pisarzewiec) and Schreibershow. In 1578 several Czech Protestants moved to the village greatly contributing to its development. Especially the "laboranci" were important to development of herbal craft Over time the glass factory moved ever deeper into the mountains, Schreiberhau greatly expanded and became the biggest village in Sudetes with 15 districts and a size of 4300 hectare. In 1617 the Preußler family migrated from the southern Bohemian side of the Karkonosze to Silesia and received the concession to run a movable glass factory by the counts of Schaffgotsch, landlords of Schreiberhau. The glass industry of the village was now dominated by the Preußler family for the next 200 years. In 1842 Franz Pohl, son-in-law of the last Preußler, persuaded count Schaffgotsch to establish a new glass factory in Schreiberhau. This Josephinenhütte became the biggest and best glass factory in Silesia.

Around 1900 several artists discovered the beauty of the countryside and formed the artists' colony Schreiberhau, among them Gerhart Hauptmann and his brother Carl, Otto Mueller and Wilhelm Bölsche. Later younger artist formed the artists association St. Lukas.

After World War II Schreiberhau was given to Poland and renamed to Szklarska Poręba. The German inhabitants were expelled and the village resettled with Poles. The Josephinenhütte was moved to Schwäbisch Gmünd. The glass factory in Szklarska Poręba was renamed and continued.

From September 22nd until 27nd 1947 the conference of establishment of the communist information office (Kominform) took place in the village, which was raised to a town in 1959.

Transportation

The town used to be connected via the Zackenbahn to Tanvald in Bohemia. However, the cross border passenger line was closed in 1945 when the town was given to Poland. The railway connection to Jelenia Góra plays a minor role since the scale of the mining industry in the town's vicinity has decreased.

A common section of European route E65 and No. 3 highway passes through the town, providing a convenient road connection throughout the year.

Twin towns

External links

v t e Karkonosze County
Seat (not part of the county): Jelenia Góra
Urban gminas	Karpacz Kowary Piechowice Szklarska Poręba
Rural gminas	Gmina Janowice Wielkie Gmina Jeżów Sudecki Gmina Mysłakowice Gmina Podgórzyn Gmina Stara Kamienica

50°50′N 15°32′E / 50.833°N 15.533°E / 50.833; 15.533

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Cities and towns in Lower Silesian Voivodeship