third study visit of the BRIDGE project
On 14–16 April 2026, the third study visit took place as part of the international BRIDGE project, bringing together representatives of the culture, education and tourism sectors from several European countries. The three-day meeting in Poland was an opportunity to learn about local heritage, exchange experiences and discuss joint activities for historical education and tourism development.
On the first day, the BRIDGE project partners met in Gdańsk, at the headquarter of the associated partner, the Pomorskie Voivodeship. Representatives from the culture, education, and tourism sectors from Poland, Lithuania, and Sweden participated in the event. It was a time of inspiring discussions and exchange of experiences, including historical education for children and youth, the promotion of local heritage, and activities based on the cultural, natural, and tourism potential of the partner regions.
In the following days guests visited selected locations on the tourist trails of Warmia and Mazury and Pomerania, providing an opportunity for the Lithuanian and Swedish partners to learn more about the educational, cultural, and tourist offerings of both regions, encompassing both traditional forms of sightseeing and modern solutions using digital technologies.
In Warmia and Mazury, participants visited the Archaeological Museum in Elbląg, where they had the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the streets of Elbląg in the early 20th century using VR technology and computer reconstructions. In Frombork, they visited the Holy Spirit Hospital in Frombork (Department of the History of Medicine of the Nicolaus Copernicus Museum) and Cathedral Hill, where they had the opportunity to attend an organ concert within the Gothic walls of the Cathedral. In the Pomeranian region, guests visited Sztum Castle and the „Miłosna” Recreation and Leisure Area in Kwidzyn, a place combining the passion and experience of local communities with great potential for the development of active tourism. The tour also included the Cathedral and Castle Complex in Kwidzyn, and the Castle in Gniew, a majestic fortress situated on a hill, which a guided tour of was an exceptionally beautiful experience. The whole experience was rounded off by a walk through the city of Gdańsk.
Participants of the visit
The study visit was attended by representatives of:
- Association of Municipalities ‘Polish Gothic Castles’ (Poland),
- Tourist and Business Information Centre in Rietavas (Lithuania),
- Warmia-Masuria Regional Tourist Organisation (Poland),
- Hovdala Castle, Hässleholm Municipality (Sweden),
- PI On the Samogitian Roads (Lithuania),
- Public Institution Samogitia Tourism Information Center (Lithuania),
- Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship (Poland),
- Pomorskie Voivodeship (Poland),
- Warmia and Masuria Teacher Training Centre in Olsztyn (Poland).
