Gdansk Trip Overview
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,lakes and 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.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Gdansk, Poland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Gdansk, Northern Poland, Poland
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,lakes and 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.
Stop At: Zespol Poklasztorny Siostr Norbertanek, 3 Maja 4, Zukowo 83-330 Poland
In Zukowo, check out the historic 12th-century Norbertine Nunnery building.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Carthusian Church Monastery, Ul. Klasztorna 5, Kartuzy 83-300 Poland
Carthusians monastery called “Mary Heaven”, located among lakes, parks and forest, set up in 1382 year.
Stop At: Golden Mountain Lookout, Kartuzka, Brodnica Gorna Poland
View point on glacier lakes
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Centrum Edukacji i Promocji Regionu w Szymbarku, ul.Szybarskich Zakladnikow 12, Szymbark 83-315 Poland
Szymbark (The Regional Center of Edukation and Promotion Kashubian) is the place where you can learn how to sing Kashubian songs. You also discover the longest wooden board in the world, see a the “upside down” house and visit the Siberia Exiles Home.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Wiezyca Mountain Observation Tower, Pogorze Bolkowskie, Sobotka Poland
Observation point on the Wiezyca Hill, which stands at the highest point on the Middle Europe Plateau.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Necel Museum of Kashubian Ceramics (Muzeum Kaszubskiej Ceramiki Neclow), ul. Gryfa Pomorskiego 65, Chmielno 83-333 Poland
The Museum of Kashubian Pottery where pottery is decorated with a characteristic kashubian motifs for more that 100 years.
Duration: 1 hour
