Crystals from Lower Silesia

Lower Silesian crystals have already delighted many a ruler. Their production is maintained at the highest level. Thanks to the creations of, among others, our local Julia glassworks, everyone can feel royally at home. A whole range of products can be found there. Elegant glasses, scented candles in crystal glasses, decorated decanters, but also unique crystal figurines – each of these things will be perfect as a gift. Although these items already have a long history, they have not gone away. Timeless collections are constantly being created there, so you can gift someone with items that will stay with them for years to come. This is not the only place associated with crystal production in Lower Silesia. You should also be interested in the Wioletta glassworks in Stronie Slaskie, the Barbara glassworks in Polanica Zdroj or the Karkonosze museum in Jelenia Gora, where you can admire exhibitions with artistic glass.

Boleslawiec Ceramics

Handmade ceramic products from Boleslawiec are probably known to everyone by now. They are a symbol of tradition and love for local production. Dinner sets, coffee sets, bathroom sets and decorative items hand-stamped in Lower Silesia are an ideal gift idea. Among the entire range of ceramic gems, it is easy to choose something for those who prefer traditional forms, as well as more modern ones, as the ceramic team in Boleslawiec opens up to new ideas from young designers, thanks to which collections combining tradition with new design are created.

Lower Silesian delicacies

How to make the dreary winter days more pleasant for your loved ones? One way is to give them sweets. For lovers of sweets, Lower Silesia has much to offer. It was in our province, specifically in Świdnica, that the first gingerbread in Poland appeared. This centuries-old tradition is still cherished and we can boast of places where these spicy cookies are still made. One of them is Wroclaw Gingerbread House. It’s a place created by people inspired by the Wroclaw tradition of making small works of art. They make them not only for the holidays, but also for everyday use. They offer a Christmas collection that will delight the recipients of the gift with its beautiful appearance, as well as its natural and healthy composition – they even color the icing with fruits and vegetables. Other products that could go under the Christmas tree are natural honeys. Lime honey, heather honey, multiflower honey, buckwheat honey – conditions in our region make the choice huge, and sweet nectars are sure to bring joy to loved ones. And speaking of sweets, of course, sweets go best with coffee. In our region we can boast many roasters, and one of them produces Laboranta coffee from Karpacz, which is naturally roasted. Also worth mentioning is the Lower Silesian coffee brand Etno, which has gained popularity throughout Poland. The Lower Silesian coffees were created for discerning drink enthusiasts, for whom it is important to have a good composition, the right origin and derive great pleasure from drinking this beverage.

Tickets for events

The cultural offer in Lower Silesia is wide, so a good idea for a gift would be a ticket to a play or concert at the opera, Impart, Capitol or local theaters and philharmonics. Such a gift will be a good excuse to remind our loved ones to take pleasure in the world of art

Local wine

A book for a winter evening

Reading books is a way to relax, discover new places, learn unknown things. Olga Tokarczuk, Joanna Lamparska, Beata Maciejewska, Marek Krajewski, Joanna Bator – these names may be associated with book positions related to Lower Silesia. A gift of one of these authors’ publications will be a good choice for those who want to broaden their horizons by reading the Nobel Prize winner’s columns. For those who would like to be inspired with ideas for their next travels, learn more about our region or plan a trip to Lower Silesia, it is worth choosing publications by Lamparska and Maciejewska. And books by Krajewski or Bator will appeal to readers who want to discover Lower Silesia by following the trails of detective mysteries in the novels.

Vouchers

For those who like to go out and actively rest, a gift in the form of a voucher for a visit to nearby Lower Silesian attractions or a voucher for a spa treatment, cosmetics or a stay at a health resort, of which Lower Silesia has the most in the country. Cieplice spa is a place where, as a gift, you can choose mineral baths in therapeutic waters, a whole range of relaxing massages or a variety of skin firming treatments.

Gifts for families

Lower Silesian attractions are not only zoo, railroad, aquapark, but also other places designed for the whole family. Vouchers for entry to local castles can be quite a pleasure. Czocha Castle, Książ or Bolków – these places are waiting to be discovered with their secret passages, undergrounds or royal accommodation. You can also surprise your loved ones with a pass to one of the ski slopes, of which there is no shortage in Lower Silesia. Czarna Góra Resort, Ski Arena in Szklarska Poreba, Ski&Sun in Swieradow-Zdroj – these are just examples of locations where you can go skiing or snowboarding. One thing is certain – the attractions in our province will appeal to everyone!

A true gift from the heart

The pre-Christmas period involves a lot of preparation, beautiful gatherings, and creating a joyful atmosphere. All this should make us become more focused on other people. Without a doubt, a special gift is time and helping another person. There are many ways to do this. You can look around and pay attention to people who need a friendly hand. This can be small, everyday activities such as neighborly help, shopping for people in quarantine, various charity collections for local foundations and associations or donating a meal to the poorest. There are also organizations where it is worthwhile to engage in permanent volunteering. At volunteering.wroclaw.pl you can check which places currently need support.