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About Malbork Castle

When in Poland you’ll definitely want to pay a visit to the Malbork Castle. The castle is also known as the Castle of the Teutonic Order and Marienburg. It is the world’s largest brick-built castle, the world’s largest castle measured by land area, and the largest brick building in Europe. 

Although it was originally built by a religious group of mercenaries in the 13th century, it was sold to King Casimir IV of Poland. For three centuries the castle served as a royal residence. Now it’s a museum. The outside may be impressive, but so is the inside. Luxurious interiors include an 18-foot wide fireplace in the kitchen, Gothic doorways, and original wood vaulted ceilings. Not all castles are the same. Malbork Castle has under-floor heating. It also has a more “modern” privy in its own little tower, attached to the castle with a walkway.

The Teutonic Knights needed weapons for their mercenary activities so it’s no surprise the Malbork Castle has a fine collection of their weapons and armour. Their exploits were funded by amber, which the Baltic region is known for. The Amber Museum houses some of the rare surviving artifacts. These are treasures worthy of a visit.

Must See

  • Middle Castle
  • Grand Masters' Palace
  • Great Refectory
  • Amber Museum
  • St. Anne's Chapel
  • High Castle
  • Chapter House
  • St. Mary's Church
  • Golden Gate

 

How to reach

By walking:

Take a walk from Malbork (Station) to Malbork Castle. It is a journey of 1.2 km that is covered in 14 minutes.

By taxi:

Take a taxi from Malbork (Station) to Malbork Castle. It is a journey of 1.2 km that is covered in 2 minutes and costs 11 to 14 PLN.

Tips

  • Museum's opening hours vary depending on the season – before visiting, check it out on the official website.
  • Don't miss the light and sound show 'Cross and Sword', which takes place everyday except Thursday and Friday.
  • You can visit the castle free-of-charge on Monday, however, exhibitions are shut.
  • The train ticket is in Polish, just like everywhere in Poland. Plus, at Gdansk Glowny station, it might be hard to locate your train since the train name could be different and so could be the platform. Please ensure you come early to locate your train and board it on time.
  • Big bags aren’t allowed inside. So avoid carrying anything extra.
  • Once you are in the High Castle, you have an option of getting a splendid bird-view of Malbork Castle from Wiezna Glowna tower. There is a separate ticket to get to the top, but it’s completely worth it!
  •  Try and purchase your tickets online in advance. This shall save you from potentially waiting in a long ticket line at Malbork Castle. 

Visit Time

May to September:

Sunday:           9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Monday:          9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday:         9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday:    9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday:        9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Friday:             9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday:         9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

October to April:

Sunday:           10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Monday:          10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday:         10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday:    10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday:        10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Friday:             10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday:         10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You might experience 20 minutes of waiting at queues during peak season, due to large crowds.

 

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Entrance Fee

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Normal: 45 PLN

Family (4 person): 150 PLN

Student: 11 PLN

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 2.18°C

 

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