Karpacz
Karpacz (Polish: [ˈkarpat͡ʂ] ⓘ, German: Krummhübel) is a spa town and ski resort in Jelenia Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, south-western Poland, and one of the most important centres for mountain hiking and skiing, including ski jumping. Its population is about 4,500. Karpacz is situated in the Karkonosze Mountains – a resort with increasing importance for tourism as an alternative to the Alps.
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| Coordinates: 50°46′42″N 15°45′26″E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Jelenia Góra |
| Gmina | Karpacz (urban gmina) |
| Town rights | 1959 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.96 km2 (14.66 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 885 m (2,904 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
| Population (2019-06-30) | |
| • Total | 4,593 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Website | www |
Karpacz is located at 480 to 885 metres (1,575–2,904 ft) above sea level. South of Karpacz on the border to the Czech Republic there is Mount Sněžka-Śnieżka (1,602 m (5,256 ft)). Since 2020, the town has been hosting the annual international Economic Forum.
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