Gmina Karsin

Gmina Karsin is a rural administrative district in Kościerzyna County within the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It comprises wooded areas, lakes, and farmland spread across several villages, with Karsin serving as the administrative center.

The territory developed during the Teutonic Knights period, with initial settlements appearing in the 14th century. Karsin itself became a royal village during this era and has functioned as an administrative hub ever since.

This area forms part of the larger Kashubian cultural region, where local residents maintain connections to regional traditions and identity. People here live in close contact with their landscape and preserve ways of life rooted in generations of family presence.

The area is best explored by car, as villages are spread out across the rural landscape with roads connecting them. Travel times between settlements can be long, so plan accordingly when visiting different parts.

The district contains portions of Wdydze Landscape Park, a protected area with distinct ecological zones. This park gives visitors a window into the natural diversity that defines the region.

Location: Kościerzyna County

Shares border with: Gmina Kościerzyna, Gmina Stara Kiszewa, Gmina Dziemiany, Gmina Czersk, Gmina Brusy

Website: http://karsin.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.90500,17.92833

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04