Things to do in

Chmielno

Learn about the historical and cultural significance of the Kashubian Switzerland region of Poland on a full-day tour from Gdansk. Admire the lush forests and lakes. You'll also get to see the region's rolling hills that were formed by glaciers. Apart from the breathtaking views, the Kashubia Region boasts strong traditions which are still cultivated today, and a unique language and delicious cuisine. In Żukowo check out the historic, 12th-century Norbertine Nunnery building. In Chmielno, visit the Museum of Kashubian Pottery where pottery utensils are decorated with characteristic Kashubian motifs. There will be more attractions in Szymbark, where you can learn how to sing Kashubian songs. Discover the longest wooden board in the world, see a house that stands "upside down," and visit the Siberia Exiles Home. To round off the trip, visit the observation point on the Wieżyca Hill, which stands at the highest point on the Middle Europe Plateau. See the sun set from the hill before beginning the journey back to Gdansk.

Explore the Kaszuby region, well-known for its rich culture and stunning views onto peaceful lakes, hills and forests. Kaszuby also has its own unique language and exquisite cuisine. Enter the  fantastic Ethnographic Museum, the very first open air museum in Poland in an authentic old cottage typical for the seventeenth century.  Discover the traditional home and household appliances, precious headdresses decorated with golden embroidery, glass paintings and pottery. Next, check out the Center of Education and Region Promotion in Szymbark, a unique and extraordinary place in the heart of Kaszuby. Listen to and learn some traditional Kashubian songs, be amazed by the “upside down” house, visit the Siberia exiles home, and much more. On the way back, you can experience a fantastic viewpoint on the Wuthering Hill in Chmielno. Take a deep and relaxing breath at the top of it and admire picturesque views of the Kashubian nature, full of hills, forests and lakes.