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
Malbork Castle in Oiland is famous for being the largest brick castle in the world.
Royal Castle and Gardens, Warsaw, Poland
A reconstructed royal residence on Castle Square, home to Rembrandt and Canaletto masterpieces at the entrance to Warsaw's Old Town.
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
Wawel Castle is located on Wawel Hill in the center of Krakow. For many centuries, it served as the residence of Polish…
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 significant 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 6 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 6 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 80 | Castle | — | ||
| Royal Castle and Gardens | Warsaw | Free | — | Castle grounds and gardens | |
| Wawel Royal Castle | Krakow | Free | — | Castle grounds | |
| Florian Gate and fortress walls | Krakow | Free | — | Gate and walls |
Prices checked in 9 月 2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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