During the Nazi German era (1933--1945), three subcamps of the Stutthof concentration camp were located near the town: "Elbing", "Elbing (Org. Todt)", and "Elbing (Schinau)".
During the Nazi German era (1933--1945), the Nazi Party enjoyed particular popularity and support among the town's population. Three subcamps of the Stutthof concentration camp were located near the town: "Elbing", "Elbing (Org. Todt)", and "Elbing (Schinau)".