Neu Dorf

Nowa Wieś Prudnicka, also known as Neudorf, is a village located in the Opole Voivodeship, within Prudnik County, in the municipality of Biała. Historically tied to Upper Silesia, it was founded in 1300 under the Latin name Nova Villa. During the Habsburg Monarchy, the village belonged to Głogówek County, and after World War I, it became part of the Kingdom of Prussia and later Prudnik County. The village features several historical monuments, including a chapel and a historic school. An interesting historical element is the bell installed in 1794, used for fire warnings and ritual purposes. Nowa Wieś Prudnicka was a hub of active social life; in 1910, the majority of its residents spoke Polish. In 1921, a plebiscite was held where the vast majority voted for Germany: out of 240 votes, 212 were for Germany and 28 for Poland. The village also faced disasters, such as a hailstorm in 1939 that destroyed crops. In the post-war period, it retained its German character, and in 2008, an additional German name for the village was introduced. Today, Nowa Wieś Prudnicka is inhabited by the German minority and Silesians, who speak the Prudnik dialect. The village is home to the German Circle of Friendship and the vocal-dance group "Źródełko." Transport is provided by the local PKS bus service, and the village belongs to the Euroregion Pradziad. Thanks to its diverse landscape, moderate climate, and tourist trails, including the PTTK cycling route, Nowa Wieś Prudnicka attracts visitors. The village also has a volunteer fire department and is under the care of the local police district, contributing to the safety of its residents.