Nadole: Pilgrimage, Boat Trips and Museum

Pilgrimage on a fixed date

The annual St. Anne’s pilgrimage starts in Nadole and continues on foot and by boat to Żarnowiec. It takes place on the last Sunday in July. During the procession, participants cross Lake Żarnowieckie. This date gives you a clear point of reference if you want to plan your trip around this religious tradition. The pilgrimage combines a walk with a journey across the water, so it is more than a single activity on an otherwise ordinary holiday day. Plan your visit specifically around the last Sunday in July if you want to experience this event.

Trips on the Nadolanin

Trips on the Nadolanin boat are offered at Przystań Nadole harbour. Unlike the pilgrimage, this is a separate offering from the harbour. Boat trips are seasonal: check the seasonal operating information before your visit. This will help you distinguish this option from the pilgrimage, which takes place on the last Sunday in July. Both offerings involve the water, but they have different purposes and planning requirements. Check the harbour’s seasonal operating information before your trip.

Museum and getting there

The Zagroda Gburska i Rybacka is located at 2 Bałtycka Street in Nadole and can be reached by bus. The nearest PKS bus stop is 50 metres away. This specific information can help you plan your journey to the museum. Check local bus connections separately before travelling.

Exhibitions and cultural events

The Zagroda’s barn currently houses the exhibition “PRACA I ZABAWA ZIMĄ” (Work and Play in Winter), about winter transport in northern Kashubia. The museum also features a permanent exhibition on the history of beekeeping in Pomerania. The themes offer different perspectives: one exhibition focuses on winter transport in northern Kashubia, the other on the history of beekeeping in Pomerania. During your visit, you can explore two different aspects of cultural history rather than associating the Zagroda with just one exhibition topic.

The Zagroda also hosts the folk fair “Krancbal.” It was first held in August 2002 and is firmly established in the cultural events calendar of the Gniewino municipality. This long-standing place in the calendar makes the fair another event to consider when planning your trip. Check the latest event dates and programme before planning your visit around it.

The offerings call for different kinds of planning: the annual July date matters for the pilgrimage, while seasonal operating information matters for the Nadolanin. The museum exhibitions and the fair offer different cultural experiences, with the current event date being the key consideration for “Krancbal.” When choosing Nadole as a destination, you can decide whether you want your stay to centre on a particular event or on the Zagroda’s exhibitions.

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