Villa Pod Jedlami in Zakopane

Villa Pod Jedlami is a wooden residence in Zakopane featuring traditional highland architecture with intricate timber details, steep roofs, and decorative elements across its two-story structure. The building rests on stone foundations with a central two-story section and single-story side wings that follow the natural slope of the terrain.

The residence was designed in 1897 by architect Stanisław Witkiewicz for Jan Gwalbert Pawlikowski and set architectural standards for mountain houses across the region. Its construction marked the start of a new building style that shaped how villas were built in Zakopane.

The name comes from fir trees that once shaped the property and influenced how the house was designed. Visitors can see today how mature trees surround the residence, giving the place its distinctive character.

The property sits on sloped terrain, so different sections are at varying heights and require walking around the exterior to appreciate the full layout. The surrounding trees and natural setting make it best to visit during daylight when the landscape features are clearly visible.

Three original fir trees that gave the villa its name were later replaced by linden and yew trees that now shade the garden. These replacement trees remain an important part of how the property looks today, even though the original trees from which the name came are gone.