Did you know that there are more than 400 castles in Poland? Take a look at our list below to see the most intriguing and enigmatic fortresses in the world!

Ogrodzieniec Castle

The remains of Medieval castle Ogrodzieniec have a picturesque sight – it is not surprising that this has been the setting for some movie productions like the hit show "The Witcher" of Netflix last year. Since it was built on Poland's highest slope, Ogrodzieniec had been the target and had not been restored ever since of a series of opposed assaults in Deluge (the Swedish invasion in 1655). It is a core component of the "Eagle's Nest Test," which covers the mediaeval fortified town of Częstochowa, and the town of Krakow. The château comprises 160 kilometres of mediaeval fortresses.

Ogrodzieniec Castle

Wawel Royal Castle

We cannot forget the joy in the crown of Cracow, Wawel Royal Palace, as we talk of royal residences. Did you know that the city of Krakow is the former capital of Poland? Wawel Hill has been the seat and final resting spot of the Kings of Poland for decades. Today, visitors from around the world visit the Wawel Castle Museum to enjoy Polish crown jewels, precious art collections and archaeological artefacts. The rich interiors of the castle have been renovated and painted in the Renaissance and Baroque styles to replicate the original look of the royal apartments.

Wawel Royal Castle

Książ Castle

Over the last seven decades, the third-largest Polish castle has changed its hands several times. The most affluent noblemen in Europe used to live in Książ, whose pink façade could match well in a film by Wes Anderson up until the Nazis in the 1940s. A large network of tunnels was created under the castle, reportedly as part of the Riese ('Giant') Nazi initiative. Today, some of the tourist attractions are open to the public. As the local tradition goes, in the underworld maze there is a train transporting Gold and works of art.

Książ Castle

Czocha Castle

The mediaeval Czocha Castle will give you a taste of what a magic school will be like if you had ever dreamt of studying at Hogwarts. Every summer, a popular wizard's young fans go to Czocha Castle for magical seminars, activities, astronomy, herbal science and the lessons of old runes. However, Czocha has far more to give than summer camps. To discover its lovely interiors, as for example Knight's Hall or Prince's Chamber, closed doors and secret corridors, it's worth taking a guided tour of the castle. Some might say there's even a few dreams...

Czocha Castle

Niedzica Castle

It may be one of the most interesting locations in Poland, but this wonderful Medieval fortress, officially known as the Castle of Dunajec. The castle, probably built by a Hungarian Maggiore in the 14th century, draws crowds of visitors each year, well known for its spectacular location on the Pieniny Mountain overlooking Lake Czorsztyn. But everybody does not know his intriguing legends: Janosik's tale, "Carpathian Robin Hood" held prisoner in the dungeons, Princess Brunhilda, who fell into the well of the castle, and an Inca treasure map allegedly hidden in Niedzica centuries ago.

The "Dunajec" Castle in Niedzica

Malbork Castle

The King of Polish Castles, formally known as the Castle of the Teutonic Order of Malbork, is a must-see for all history buffs visiting Poland. You will be shocked to discover that this UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered by land to be the largest castle in the world. The monumental mediaeval castle, which spans more than 143,000 square metres, was originally designed by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century but became one of the royal residences of Poland in the 15th century. Today, the Malbork Castle Museum is one of the most important tourist attractions in Poland.

The Malbork Castle Museum