Izba Pamięci Ernsta Wiecherta
Memorial room in the forester's lodge in Piersławek, where the writer Ernst Wiechert was born; visits by appointment only.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Ernst Wiechert, a German-language writer associated with Masuria, was born in 1887 in the forester's lodge in Piersławek (formerly Kleinort), where he spent his childhood and early youth. Masurian landscapes frequently appear in his novels. The author himself was a critic of National Socialism and for this reason was held in a concentration camp for several months.
The memorial room devoted to the writer was set up in the forester's lodge in the second half of the 20th century. In spring 2007 it was moved to a renovated outbuilding on the same property. The site is managed by the Nadleśnictwo Strzałowo (Strzałowo Forest District), and it receives expert support from the Muzeum Warmii i Mazur w Olsztynie (Museum of Warmia and Masuria in Olsztyn).
The exhibition features the writer's works in the original and in Polish translations, documents, commemorative prints and photographs, as well as personal souvenirs such as a slate writing tablet and a leather wallet. Plaques marking Wiechert's successive birthday anniversaries hang on the wall of the building, and his brother Paul's grave is nearby.
Highlights
- forester's lodge where Ernst Wiechert was born
- books by the writer in German and Polish translations
- documents, photographs and personal souvenirs
- commemorative plaques on the wall of the building
- location in the forest near Piecki
Permanent exhibition
- Izba Pamięci Ernsta Wiecherta – Books by the writer in German and in Polish translations, documents, commemorative prints, photographs and personal souvenirs.
- Operated by
- Nadleśnictwo Strzałowo (Lasy Państwowe)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Groups (5+ people) | 10 zł per personGroup visits of at least five people are charged. |
According to tourist information, a ticket costs PLN 10 per person (gross).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
No accessibility information has been published. The room is located in a former outbuilding next to the forester's lodge.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Arrange the date with a forest district employee (Adam Cisowski, +48 509 113 250) at least two weeks before your visit. |
