The settlement
The Centre of Slavs and Vikings on the island of Wolin is a reconstruction of an early medieval settlement in wood — cottages, workshops and a palisade — recalling Wolin's importance as a Baltic trading port in that age.
It is a living open-air museum with craft demonstrations and a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Festival of Slavs and Vikings
In August the Festival of Slavs and Vikings is held here — one of the best-known events of its kind in Poland, with staged battles, a historical market and craft work. At that time the region is full; it is worth booking accommodation well ahead.
Visiting
- Close to Dziwnów — on the island of Wolin
- The festival — August, the busiest time
- Family friendly — demonstrations and re-enactments
- Season — mainly the warm part of the year; check the dates
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- The island of Wolin, close to Dziwnów
- Admission
- Ticketed; the festival separately
- The festival
- Slavs and Vikings (August)
- Season
- Mainly the warm part of the year — check in advance
- Who it suits
- Families with children too
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours (more during the festival)
When to go
The start of the season, quiet, with few visitors.
The height of the season — the festival in August, crowded; book ahead.
Quieter, with a comfortable visit to the settlement.
Usually closed out of season — check in advance.
Other sights in Dziwnów
Straight-line distances from „Wolin — the Centre of Slavs and Vikings" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
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