Szklarska Poręba (Polish: [ˈʂklarska pɔˈrɛmba] , German: Schreiberhau) is a border town in Karkonosze County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. The town has a population of around 6,500. It is a popular ski resort. Szklarska Poręba is an important regional and national centre for mountain hiking, cycling and skiing. The ski resorts in this area are growing in popularity as a budget alternative to the Alps, thanks to wide range of both Alpine and Nordic skiing facilities.