Greater Poland · Wągrowiec County

Pałuki folk art and a walk around Wągrowiec

See the prize-winning work at the Opatówka museum and walk to the crossing of the Wełna and Nielba rivers.

17 December 2026 · confirmed dates

Illustration: Wieś świętuje

The Regional Museum announces the 20th competition results and opens the exhibition at 10:00 on Thursday 17 December. Take a walk after the exhibition if the weather is suitable.

Itinerary by Wieś świętuje · sources checked on 15 November 2026. Adjust the plan and book services separately.

Pałuki Folk Art Exhibition Opening and Competition Results ↗

17 December 2026 · confirmed dates

Check the scheduled dates and conditions for the event. Adjust independent visits to the weather, opening hours and your pace.

Calculate driving distance from your starting point ↗

17 December · exhibition opening and walk

  1. Thursday · the Opatówka museum and the Wełna

    Arrive at the museum at Opacka 15 for 10:00. After the exhibition, follow the riverside path to the river crossing if the weather permits.

    Drive to Regional Museum at Opatówka ↗
    Drive to Wełna and Nielba river crossing ↗

17–18 December · exhibition and town walk

  1. Thursday · exhibition opening

    See the work judged in the Pałuki folk-art categories and hear the results.

    Drive to Regional Museum at Opatówka ↗

  2. Friday · a walk along the Wełna

    Follow the town’s walking route and see where the Wełna and Nielba rivers cross while there is daylight.

    Drive to Wełna and Nielba river crossing ↗

Where to look for accommodation

Nearby places

Places to visit ↗

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Wągrowiec, ul. Opacka 15

Regional Museum at Opatówka

The former abbot’s house is now the museum and the venue for the competition results.

Check the museum’s separate pages for opening-day arrangements and ordinary visiting hours.

Regional Museum · opening hours and contact ↗

Wągrowiec, promenada nad Wełną

Wełna and Nielba river crossing

The town walking route leads to the point where past drainage works brought two river channels across one another.

Outdoor stop. Check the condition of the paths in winter.

Wągrowiec town council · town walking route ↗

Before you leave

  • The opening takes place on Thursday. The museum plans to exhibit the prize-winning work until 1 March 2027.
  • Check conditions on the riverside path before setting out and leave enough daylight for the walk.

Planning questions

When does the event take place?

17 December 2026 · confirmed dates. Check the sources and programme on the event page.

Can I adapt the itinerary to my free time?

Adapt independent visits and choose one itinerary. For the event itself, follow the organizer’s dates and conditions, including any required course duration.

Where can I book accommodation and visits?

Use the options in the guide and check availability for your dates.

Sources

Festival sources and editions ↗