The Papermill in Duszniki Zdrój in Poland

UNESCO Weltkulturerbe Papiermühle Homburg


 

Paper is still being produced in the paper mill in Duszniki Zdrój

The buttner, our papermaker – just like their predecessors for over four centuries – immerse their scoops in the chest and stack the paper layer between water-absorbent felt layers.

Historical Monument

The paper mill in Duszniki-Zdrój became a historic monument on the basis of the decree of the Polish President in 2011. Its value was decided by its uniqueness on a global scale. The experts of the Institute of National Heritage appreciated with appreciation the degree of conservation of the paper mill. Their attention aroused the active activity of the institution, which during the organization of numerous cultural events and workshops. It also organizes events where the former paper-making technique is presented and made known.

UNESCO World Heritage

To preserve the Paper Museum and thus a Historical Monument for the following generations, the aim is to place the Museum of Duszniki-Zdrój on the list of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. This is a difficult and long-term procedure, yet we believe that it leads to success.