Muzeum Stylu Zakopiańskiego im. S. Witkiewicza

We recently visited the Koliba Villa and was truly captivated by everything connected to the Górale (Highlander) traditions and style. The atmosphere of the place instantly transported me into the heart of Podhale culture — warm, authentic, and deeply rooted in nature and craftsmanship. From the beautifully carved wooden furniture to the intricate details of everyday objects, every element told a story of pride, artistry, and connection to the land. I was especially impressed by how thoughtfully the interiors were restored, keeping the spirit of the original highlander lifestyle alive. Learning about Stanisław Witkiewicz’s vision and seeing it realized so harmoniously in architecture and design was inspiring. This visit gave me a new appreciation for the Zakopane style — not just as an aesthetic, but as a soulful expression of Polish heritage. I left with a full heart, feeling enriched and inspired by the beauty and strength of Górale tradition.

Interesting history of the Zakopane style in the original building. You will need the English audio guide if you don't speak Polish

This building is breath taking. Zakopane is full of beautiful old building that were destroyed to build hotels and apartment buildings. It is so good to see well renovated and kept building in ‘Zakopianski’ style! Museum is well designed and has the audio tour in English. Stuff is nice and friendly (no problem with English for foreign tourists). I recommend visiting it!

Well laid out small museum. It told the story of the Zakopane buildings in engaging, informative way, with interesting exhibits. Helpful staff and audio guide in English.

It's nice if you are interested in seeing how a building like this was on the inside. However, most of the text is in Polish only, so half of the exhibition is lost on foreign visitors. There is also a reconstruction of a typical house in the Tartra Museum ans there you can listen to how a day in the life was in the house, so I would rather go there. In my case, I visited both museums on a Thursday and they were free, so I obviously don't regret visiting this one ;)

It's free to attend on Sundays. They provide an English and Polish audio guide. Highly recommend it, as it provides great insights into the house and the items in it. It's around a 30-minute tour. As far as museums go, this is one of the better ones.

The museum is very beautiful, with exquisite wooden buildings in the Polish and Slovak rural style，Bardzo Piękna !

Well set out museum, audio guided, no queues. Beautiful exhibits