Będomin, Rural settlement in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Będomin is a village in Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland. The settlement sits between Nowa Karczma and Kościerzyna, surrounded by agricultural fields and traditional farmhouses that define the regional landscape.
The village was birthplace of Józef Wybicki, who composed the Polish national anthem Mazurek Dąbrowskiego in 1797. This connection to the nation's founding anthem remains central to local identity.
The village maintains ties to Kashubian culture through local customs and regional dialect spoken by residents today. These traditions shape daily life and community identity in subtle ways.
The village is accessible by regional roads from Gdańsk or the nearby town of Kościerzyna. The warmer months offer the best time to visit, when agricultural work and local activities make rural life most visible.
An ancient oak tree called the Wybicki Oak stands in the village as a natural monument. The tree provides a tangible connection to the village's notable past and its famous son.
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