Teutonic Order Castle in Malbork

Teutonic Order Castle in Malbork

This 13th-century fortified monastery belonged to the Teutonic Knights of the time. When the royal residence was moved from Venice to here in 1309, the castle was expanded and renovated. It is an outstanding example of a medieval brick castle. Over the following years, the castle gradually fell into decline, but during the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was meticulously restored to its original appearance.

Visitors can walk to the castle from the train station, but exploring the entire Malbork Castle (also known as the Castle of the Teutonic Order) takes a full four hours. If you're visiting the castle in summer, it's best to arrive before 2 PM; between October and April, aim to get there by 11 AM. The Castle of the Teutonic Order only accepts group tours, so arriving later than these times can make it difficult to join a group.

There are two museums inside the castle: an Amber Museum and an Ancient Arms Museum, both worth visiting. The museums are closed on Mondays, but that doesn't prevent you from exploring the castle itself. The interior of Malbork’s Castle of the Teutonic Order hosts many exhibitions, including one that provides a detailed historical overview of the castle, along with a collection of medieval sculptures, stained glass windows, coins, metalwork, iron weapons, pottery, tapestries, and priceless amber artworks. Don’t forget to climb to the top of the castle tower for stunning panoramic views.

Foreign name: Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork

Must-visit reason: One of the most outstanding examples of a medieval brick castle

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Poland[Poland]

Province/State: Pomeranian Voivodeship [Pomeranian Voivodeship]

City: Malbork [Malbork]