Kashubian Ethnographic Park in Wdzydze

The Kashubian Ethnographic Park in Wdzydze is an open-air museum with about 49 historic buildings including homes, windmills, churches, and workshops from the Kashubian region, spread across a large area along a lake. The site contains different types of structures that show how people once lived and worked in this part of Poland.

The museum was founded in 1906 by Theodora and Isidor Gulgowski to preserve regional heritage by gathering historic buildings from local farms and communities. The collection spans from the 17th century to the early 20th century, showing how village life evolved over time.

The museum displays Kashubian craftsmanship through traditional wooden buildings, household objects, embroidered fabrics, and farming tools that reflect how people actually lived in this region. Walking through the restored homes, you see the skills and daily routines that mattered to families across different time periods.

The site is large and designed for walking, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore at your own pace. You can see traditional craftwork being demonstrated in some buildings and participate in workshops if you choose.

The museum features working windmills and active workshops where you can watch craftspeople actually using traditional techniques. This transforms the visit into something more than a static display, showing you what daily work actually looked like in earlier times.