Photos: Jakub T. Jankiewicz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rosser1954 Roger Griffith, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Guntars Mednis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Jakub T. Jankiewicz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rosser1954 Roger Griffith, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Guntars Mednis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Peksowy Brzysk: a cemetery carved in wood
Your local guide
Karolina Wrobel
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Highlights
- Carved wooden grave markers, up close
- A tradition unlike most Polish cemeteries
- The resting places of highland guides
- Wood carving applied to memory itself
- A quiet, careful side of Zakopane
About this tour
This session walks through the cemetery on Peksowy Brzysk, known for its carved wooden grave markers rather than the stone found in most Polish cemeteries. You see the carving up close, then the resting places of a few highland guides and artists who shaped the town's identity. It is a quiet, careful look at a local tradition around memory and craft.
We move slowly between the markers, keeping the tone calm throughout, with a short sound check at the entrance. I explain the wood carving tradition and a few of the individual stories as we go, taking questions where they come up.
It suits anyone with an interest in local history and craft traditions rather than a lively session. It also pairs well with the Zakopane style sessions for a fuller sense of highland culture.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Zakopane before heading out.
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Wooden grave markers 15 min
The camera moves slowly among carved wooden grave markers, and I explain why highland families chose wood over stone for so long in this particular cemetery.
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Graves of guides and artists 15 min
We pause at the resting places of a few well-known highland guides and artists, and I explain what each contributed to the town's identity.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Zakopane: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Oscypek and Bystre, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Warsaw time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 7 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Zakopane, showing you Wooden grave markers and Graves of guides and artists live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Zakopane live with my phone.
Times shown in Warsaw time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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