Audio tour Palaces and manors of Northern Kashubia

Together with us you will discover places which will charm you and where you can relax.

The book you hold in your hands is an invitation for a family trip to northern Poland. A unique journey, as it is along a trail of 22 manor houses and palaces in northern Kashubia. Anyone who has visited Kashubia at least once, knows that the region is full of flowery meadows, green hills, a thousand lakes and wonderful forests. Northern Kashubia is also close to the sea, which is stunning at any time of year.

Two counties, Wejherowo and Puck, hide real architectural pearls. Some are used for agritourism, others offer hotel rooms or suites for rent. Some of them have a swimming pool, some a stud farm, a luxurious spa or an elegant restaurant. The opportunity to spend a night in places that date back to the 14th century is an experience that not even the most luxurious modern hotel can offer. On our list there are also two buildings adapted for cultural centres, a museum and three buildings which are undergoing major renovation and will be opened in the near future.

The residences are all different, but all of them share a rich history and natural surroundings. Some of them are shrouded in mysterious legends. If you dream of a real break, one where instead of the sound of television and roaring engines you will hear cows mooing and crickets chirping, and where a good connection to yourself is more important than a strong Wi-Fi signal, choose one of our suggestions. The owners of these places are lovely people who will welcome your family as if you were their own.

We have put the manors and palaces in alphabetical order. Each description includes a short history of the place together with attractions for both children and adults, both in the buildings and in the immediate vicinity. We have also provided for enthusiasts of geocaching, i.e. outdoor treasure-hunting with a GPS-enabled phone. The places where we have hidden the chests have been marked in the publication with a special logo. We have made sure that these locations were not very obvious and that it would bring lots of fun to the explorers, so don't be shy to peek in to the stables, over the fence or even in to the family tombs.  We encourage you to participate in the game via the following websites: opencaching.pl and geocaching.pl.

Northern Kashubia hides many mysteries. The manors and palaces on our list will fascinate anyone who can appreciate the rich history and magnificence of centuries-old architecture. The region we present is a kind of cultural melting pot and most of the buildings date back to German times.

The manor houses and palaces of Northern Kashubia are located in a relatively small area. A tour of all the manor houses is an excellent idea for a several-day trip by car, motorbike or bicycle. We recommend using the verified bicycle routes via the traseo.pl or komoot.com websites. More information can be found on our website: kaszubypolnocne.pl