Höhr-Grenzhausen, Ceramic industry center in Westerwaldkreis, Germany
Höhr-Grenzhausen is a town in Westerwaldkreis district situated at about 250 meters elevation and surrounded by natural clay deposits. The place contains residential neighborhoods, workshops, and showrooms where pottery production and traditional crafts operate side by side.
Salt-glazed pottery production started here in the 1500s when skilled craftspeople from Raeren in Belgium set up workshops in the area. This beginning became the foundation for developing into one of Europe's leading pottery centers.
Pottery craft remains woven into the daily life and identity of residents who work in studios scattered throughout town. The workshops and shops scattered around show how this tradition continues to shape the community and its character.
Visitors can find information and services at municipal offices located in central spots that answer questions about exploring the area. It works well to walk around the neighborhoods where workshops and shops welcome visitors and display their products.
Each June the town center becomes an open-air gallery when roughly 150 European pottery exhibitors display their work throughout the streets. This event turns the place into a gathering point for collectors and those who love the craft.
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