Wałbrzych

Wałbrzych is a city in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, spreading over valleys and hills at roughly 350 meters elevation. The surrounding mountains of the central Sudetes frame the built-up areas and shape the cityscape.

The town received its municipal charter in 1400 and grew through silver, lead, and coal extraction starting in the 14th century. After World War II, the population changed fundamentally as new residents arrived from other regions.

Porcelain production shaped this city for centuries and its creations remain visible in local collections today. Several museums also display tools and equipment from the former coal mines, documenting the lives of miners who worked underground.

The place functions as an important railway junction in Lower Silesia, connecting travelers with larger cities in the region. The public transport network within town is well developed and makes moving between different neighborhoods easier.

The nearby Książ Castle with its 415 rooms ranks among the three largest castle complexes in Poland. Its construction spanned from the 13th to the 20th century and the structure sits on a rocky outcrop above a forested valley.

Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Elevation above the sea: 350 m

Website: http://um.walbrzych.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.76591,16.28254

Latest update: December 16, 2025 04:10