Karpacz

Karpacz is a picturesque town in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, located in the Western Sudetes at the foot of Śnieżka, the highest peak in the Sudetes. It was granted town rights on January 1, 1960. The history of Karpacz dates back to the 12th century when a settlement of gold prospectors was established. By the 14th century, the town was already known through records in the "Wał Books." During the Thirty Years' War, religious refugees from Czechia settled here, which initiated local herbalism. Karpacz is famous for the wooden Wang Temple, imported from Norway in the mid-19th century. The town, with its extensive accommodation and restaurant base, attracts tourists from all over Poland and abroad. Among its cultural attractions are the Toy Museum, the Video Game Console Museum, and the Museum of Technology and Lego Brick Structures. Karpacz is renowned for its numerous hiking and skiing trails, making it a popular center for winter sports. The town also hosts events such as the Liczyrzepa Festival of Flavors and the international "Avalanche" run-walk. In Karpacz, visitors can admire many historic sites, including 19th-century buildings and historic inns. Another curiosity is the gravitational anomaly, where objects appear to roll uphill. The town has the status of an urban municipality, and its administration is led by the Mayor along with the Town Council. Karpacz is also a place of stunning nature and numerous hiking trails, attracting lovers of active recreation.