Castles of Poland
map viewPoland's castles on this page tell the story of its two royal capitals and of the Teutonic Knights. Malbork, the knights' headquarters, is the largest castle in the world by land area. In Kraków, Wawel Royal Castle stands on its hill above the Vistula, and the Barbican and St. Florian's Gate survive from the medieval city walls. In Warsaw, the Royal Castle and the Barbican were rebuilt after the Second World War as part of the reconstructed Old Town. May to September is the best time to visit.
Malbork – Marienburg castle
The world’s largest brick castle: the Teutonic Order’s seat on the Nogat River, a UNESCO site with the Grand Master’s Palace and the Great Refectory.
Royal Castle and Gardens, Warsaw, Poland
The rebuilt residence of Polish kings on Castle Square, with the Royal Apartments, two Rembrandts, Bellotto views of Warsaw and gardens towards the Vistula.
Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski), Poland
A semicircular red-brick fortified gate from the 16th century, one of the few surviving remnants of Warsaw's medieval city walls
Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow, Poland
The royal castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill above the Vistula, for five centuries the seat of Polish kings and still their burial place.
Krakow Barbakan
Medieval fortress, one of the symbols of Krakow
Florian Gate and fortress walls, Krakow
Florian Gate is one of the oldest and most important historic landmarks in Krakow.
Castles in Poland on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit castles in Poland
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over the places on this page.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for the places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit castles in Poland
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Region | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski) | Warsaw | PLN 12 | Barbican museum | Barbican and walls | |
| Krakow Barbakan | Krakow | PLN 20 | Barbican | — | |
| Malbork – Marienburg castle | PLN 35–80 | Castle | — | Grounds route 35 PLN, free on Mondays | |
| Royal Castle and Gardens | Warsaw | PLN 60–95 | Audio guide | Wednesdays on a shorter route, limited tickets | Reduced 45–75 PLN; 1 PLN for EU, Swiss and EFTA citizens aged 8–26; closed on Mondays |
| Wawel Royal Castle | Krakow | Free | — | Castle grounds | |
| Florian Gate and fortress walls | Krakow | Free | — | Gate and walls |
Prices checked: 10.2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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