Neugablonz, Displaced district in Kaufbeuren, Germany.
Neugablonz is a district of Kaufbeuren built on a former munitions site in the 1940s. The area consists of residential buildings, small shops, and numerous workshops devoted to jewelry and costume jewelry production.
The district emerged in 1946 when displaced people from the Gablonz glass region in Bohemia arrived and established a new community. These newcomers brought their craft skills with them, which shaped the local jewelry industry.
The district is perceived by visitors as a settlement shaped by people who left their homeland and began anew here. The jewelry-making craft seen throughout reflects skills and traditions brought from another region and continuing to this day.
Visitors will find many small shops and workshops where they can purchase jewelry and handcrafted products. The district is easy to walk through and offers several cafes and restaurants for a break.
Unlike many other new settlements, this place was more than just a housing solution from the start—many residents continued their trades and made jewelry production the backbone of the local economy. This craft has endured for decades and remains a defining feature today.
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