Harrachov
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| Area: | 36.6 km² |
| Population: | 1,700 (2004) |
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Harrachov (German: Harrachsdorf) is a town on the Mumlava river in the northern Czech Republic, four km from the border with Poland. It is within the Krkonoše mountain range, about 700 meters above sea level.
History
Harrachov was founded as a village called Doerfel by ethnic Germans in the 17th century. In 1714 it was renamed Harrachov / Harrachsdorf after a local noble landowner, Count Harrach. Contemporary Harrachov was established after 1945 by joining the originally independent settlements Nový Svět and Rýžoviště with Harrachov. In 1959 the hamlet Mýtiny was joined where nowadays there is a railway terminal of the route Tanvald – Harrachov. This area belonged to Poland and was exchanged for the same large area to the north from Mrtvý vrch. Harrachov became a town in 1973.
Since the end of 19th century Harrachov has been known for its glassworks production, textile industry, and mining.
Today
Harrachov is one of the most important Czech centres of mountain hiking and skiing; several winter sport events take place in Harrachov regularly. The whole region is of increasing importance for alpine tourism in Central Europe. Located near the Elbe river´s source in the Krkonoše, it is known for its internationally used ski jumping facilities.
The international road E-65 (from Prague to Poland) goes through the town. There is a border crossing between Harrachov and Poland at Jakuszyce.