Varnsdorf

Varnsdorf is a municipality with expanded powers in Děčín District, located near the German-Czech border. The town holds city privileges and serves as an administrative center for several surrounding communities.

The town originated in the 13th century and later became an important hub for textile manufacturing in the region. This industrial past continues to shape the town and remains a key part of its identity.

Varnsdorf shows clear marks of its textile manufacturing past in the buildings and daily life of the town. The factories and worker housing still shape how the place looks and remind visitors of when it was a major production center.

As a border town, Varnsdorf is easily reached from Germany and well connected by public transport to other Czech locations. Visitors should know the town is mainly explored on foot and most facilities are located in the center.

Varnsdorf was a hub of weaving and textile manufacturing where innovative techniques from German-speaking regions merged with local traditions. This blend made the town a special place on the border between cultures and industries.

Location: Děčín District

Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Varnsdorf

Elevation above the sea: 332 m

Reference: CZ0421562882

Shares border with: Großschönau, Seifhennersdorf, Leutersdorf, Horní Podluží, Krásná Lípa, Rumburk, Dolní Podluží, Rybniště

Email: varnsdorf@varnsdorf.cz

Website: http://varnsdorf.cz

GPS coordinates: 50.91161,14.61835

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:16