Chełmsko Śląskie

Chełmsko Śląskie is a village in Lower Silesia near the Czech border with a central Market Square, traditional houses, and a Baroque church. The settlement is known for its connection to textile work, with buildings that once belonged to weavers and whose half-timbered structures remain intact.

The village was first mentioned in 1207 and received town rights in 1289, which lasted until 1945. During World War II, the settlement was home to a branch of the Gross-Rosen concentration camp.

The village preserves its connection to textile work through houses that still tell the story of weaving families. You can see how traditional handcraft techniques lived on in these spaces, particularly in areas where fabric was made.

Visitors can watch traditional weaving techniques in an active workshop where linen is still made by hand. The place is relatively small and easy to explore on foot, especially if you want to spend time observing the craftsmanship.

A complex of craft houses earned the name "The Twelve Apostles" even though it contains only eleven wooden buildings with characteristic arcades. These houses stood deliberately near a stream that weavers used for processing cloth.

Location: Gmina Lubawka

GPS coordinates: 50.66667,16.06667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52