![Leśna Huta [Glass Factory in the Woods] - Szklarska Poręba](/templates/site/images/logo.svg){kind=logo}
Owing
to abundant resources of quartz and wood in the
forests surrounding The Karkonosze Mountains Szklarska Poręba has
been known for many centuries for crystal glass manufacturing. First
glass factory was opened in Szklarska Poręba Dolna [Lower
Szklarska Poręba] at Szklarski Potok[Szklarski Creek]
in the middle of 14th
century.
Today
the many centuries lasting tradition of
glass manufacturing is preserved by Mr Henryk Łubkowski, who turned
Leśna Huta into family business. Visitors
coming there can watch coloured glass being hand made in front of
their eyes. The factory manufactures diversified glass forms and
ornaments, like flower vases or table glassware. In
manufacturing process old tools and moulds are used, which results in
better perfection of products made by expert craftsmen. Broken glass
and admixture of glazier’s sand are base materials used in the
manufacturing process.
Factory
Outlet by Leśna Huta is open for
customers.
Leśna
Huta,
2 Kołątaja Street,
phone: +48 75 717 23 03
www.lesnahuta.pl
Open:
Mondays – Saturdays 10 am. – 6 pm., Sundays 10 am. – 3 pm.
Admission:
PLN 6 – adults, PLN 3 – children, PLN 5 - pensioners
