Podziemne Fabryki Walimia

Kompleksu Osówka - Underground Factories


Useful Information

Location: Walim, ul 3 Maja 26, province of Walbrzych. Between Walbrzych and Klodzko, east of the road.
Open: All year Mon-Fri 9-19, Sun, Hol 9-20.
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Classification:  Factory
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Guided tours: D=70min, L=750m.
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Address: Owner: Walim Municipal Office, 58-320 Walim, ul Samorzadowa 1, Tel/Fax: +48-74-457-323.
Management: Walim Tourist Bureau, 58-320 Walim, ul 3 Maja 26, Tel/Fax: +48-74-457-300.
Last update:$Date: 2008/07/01 20:29:16 $

History


Description

Unternehmen Riese - unterirdischen Fabriken Osówka und Walim

The factories are located both on the surface and underground. They date from World War II and were built during 1943-45 but never finished. They are known locally as "Walim dungeons - unfinished structure".

Facilities: Exhibition of "Al Riese Labour Camp", weapons from WW II, 19th century fire fighting equipment, minerals, "rock garden", gift shop, cafe and camping.


Text by Tony Oldham (2002). With kind permission.


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