Malbork Castle, Poland

Malbork Castle

The world's largest brick castle, built by the Teutonic Knights.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Malbork Castle

Day 1

  1. MorningTour the world's largest brick castle with the audio guide; it takes about 3 hours.
  2. AfternoonWalk along the river Nogat to see the castle walls reflected in the water.
  3. EveningSee the castle lit up at night from the opposite bank.

Day 2

Visit Gdańsk, 40 minutes by train, or the Vistula Lagoon.

What to eat

Pierogi, żurek soup and a Polish beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Malbork Castle

Beat the crowds

Summer days are busy. Weekday mornings are calmer.

Best photo spot

The whole castle from across the river Nogat, especially at sunset or lit up at night.

Getting there

Trains from Gdańsk take about 40 minutes, then a 15-minute walk.

Don't miss nearby

Gdańsk and the Vistula Lagoon coast.

Good to know

The audio guide is included in the ticket; plan at least 3 hours, as the castle is huge. Much of it was rebuilt after the Second World War.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Malbork Castle

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Plan your visit

Getting to Malbork Castle

Getting there

  • Gdańsk Airport (GDN)50 km away
  • Gdańsk45 km away
  • Toruń120 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPoland

Questions

Malbork Castle: good to know

Is Malbork Castle worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. The world's largest brick castle, built by the Teutonic Knights.

How many days do you need in Malbork Castle?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Malbork Castle?

You can visit all year. Summer days are busy. Weekday mornings are calmer.

How do you get to Malbork Castle?

The nearest airport is Gdańsk Airport (GDN), about 50 km away. Trains from Gdańsk take about 40 minutes, then a 15-minute walk.

What is there to see near Malbork Castle?

Nearby hidden places include Gdańsk (43 km), Toruń (118 km) and Słowiński Dunes (Łeba) (124 km).

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