CEPR – a unique place of its kind

The Center for Education and Promotion of the Region in Szymbark is a combination of a museum, an open-air museum, and an amusement park. This unique place is located at the foot of the highest hill in Pomerania - Wieżyca. The offer of the facility is especially aimed at families with children as well as school groups. A visit to this place can be an interesting alternative to a school history lesson. Alone or accompanied by a guide, visitors can see objects unique on a global scale.

Upside Down House!

The Upside Down House is one of the most characteristic attractions located in CEPR as well as in the Kashubian Switzerland area. It is extremely popular among tourists who can personally experience the effects of vestibular disturbances. The owners of the facility write on their website that it is the "Symbol of the overthrow of communism - a house built upside down. This structure was intended by us to be an allegory of the modern world, in which tradition and the system of values have been turned upside down."

The Longest Board in the World

Within the CEPR grounds, you can find several unique gems not found anywhere else in the world, including the Longest Board in the World! It symbolizes the hard work of the Kashubs. It is also a unique specimen of the basic building material, loved for centuries especially by the Kashubs. Thanks to the hard work of many people, an amazing result was achieved: 46.53 meters! This is a Guinness World Record.

Nobel Laureate's Table

The Nobel Laureate's Table is a long table made from the wood obtained during the cutting of the longest board. The table was named in honor of Lech Wałęsa receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The table is 35 meters long and weighs about 6 tons. It is made from a single piece of wood! At one time, it can seat 230 people.

The Largest Concert Grand Piano in the World

"Solëmòwi Klawér" is the Largest Concert Grand Piano in the World. The instrument measures 6.04m long, 2.52m wide, 1.87m high, and weighs 1.8 tons. It was made using traditional methods, following the art of organ building inspired by the oldest organs in Poland, located in Kamień Pomorski.

The Siberian Exile's House with the Gulag

The Siberian Exile's House is a wooden cottage brought from near Irkutsk and reassembled in Szymbark. It was dismantled in such a way as not to damage or lose even the smallest details. Despite numerous obstacles, it was finally transported to Szymbark, where it was rebuilt. Words cannot express the atmosphere of this house, everyone should see it with their own eyes and reflect on the harsh fate of our compatriots deported to Siberia.

Other Facilities on CEPR Grounds

• Household Museum,

• Kashubian Fairy Tale World,

• Statue of the Kashubian Svetovid,

• Scout's House,

• Salino Manor,

• Kashubian Trapper's House from Canada,

• House of a Polish Insurgent from Adampol,

• Pomeranian Griffin Bunker,

• Pomeranian Griffin Monument,

• St. Raphael's Chapel,

• Kashubian Cottage

• Kashubian Crown Brewery

• Rope Park,

• Cinema,

• Small fishery,

• Playground,

• Mini zoo,

• Place for self-baking sausages,

• Banquet hall.

• As you can see, the facility offers a lot of attractions. There are also plenty of places suitable for rest.

When to visit the Center for Education and Promotion of the Region in Szymbark?

CEPR in Szymbark is open year-round! Admission tickets are required. The visiting time is unlimited, but to calmly tour the entire area, you should allow at least 2-3 hours. A guided tour of the main attractions takes about 1.5 hours.
There is a fairly large paid parking lot located before entering the facility.

Film about the Center for Education and Promotion of the Region in Szymbark

A film about the Center for Education and Promotion of the Region located in Szymbark was made commissioned by the Kashubian Tourist Association. You can watch it HERE.