Malbork Castle

The Castle Museum at Malbork represents one of the greatest historical attractions in Poland itself. Once the nexus of one of the most powerful states on the Baltic, this gargantuan edifice was founded by Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights Siegfried von Feuchtwangen in 1309. There's enough to get your teeth into here to justify a full day out. You'll have join a Polish tour or pay the big bucks for an English one, but there are pocket guides to help bring it all to life. Jump on a train from Gdansk and it's a 30-40 minute journey to the town costing a mere 8 zloty each way. The station is a ten minute walk from the castle. Get there before 2:00pm or you might not be able to see the inside!

"The castle itself is one of those most stunning I have seen anywhere & well worth a visit,( I speak as a very well-travelled person) but for those who speak no Polish, bee warned that you need to purchase a guide in your own language before entering the castle as there are no other language signs or indications available. I had taken the time from a recent business trip to travel the distance from Warsaw especially to see it, but fortunately the unhelpful & uncaring museum staff failed to completely spoil my enjoyment of such a splendid place. Speaking to other nationalities, during my visit, who also endured the same bad behaviour, I can only hope that the local tourist office can take some time to put at least some signs (words not even necessary) for foreigners & train their staff to behave with politeness towards their visitors. Possibly it's only independent visitors they resent, but sometimes it's not possible to visit in a group, for history enthusiasts such as myself!!!"

TravellingJill
United Kingdom
Jun.10.2010
Overall rating 3/5

"I am an Indian & Its was my first visit to a castle. It was really Huge & has got an amazing history. read more here http://ullekha.blogspot.com/search/label/Malbork%20Castle"

Van
United States
Nov.27.2009
Overall rating 4/5

"Don't deny that Wales has some fine castles, but surely what makes this fascinating to those of us further West, is the fact that its red brick. And of course that it was the seat of the Teutonic Knights. A real feast for the eyes."

Richard & Janet
United States
Sep.30.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"This castle is indeed nice but please remember it is made pout of brick. If you want to see some fine castles, I'm absolutely positive that the UK/Wales has some of the best in the world"

welshguyinpoland
United Kingdom
May.25.2009
Overall rating 3/5

"Gdansk is one of the finest cities in Europe and Malbork is the frosting on the cake! If you haven't seen either site, you haven't seen Europe!"

Ray Miller
United States
May.24.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"Amazing. Apparently, the Hitler Youth used to make pilgrimages here from across Germany, this being the seat of the Teutonic knights. They had special ceremonies. "

Jonathan
United States
May.20.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"what information were You looking for? I had no problems :)"

Karolina
Poland
May.15.2009
Overall rating 4/5

"Getting to Malbork from Gdansk is easy. Make sure you know how to ask for 2 train tickets!!! You can get off the train outside the castle, but this is the stop before the main Malbork station. The staions are badly sign posted so keep an eye out. Only 10 Zloty on the train from Gdansk. Once there it is 25zloty to get in. The signs were really poor inside. We had no idea which door to go through, however this turned into a bit of a game by the end to see who could find a door that would open!!! Once you do find an open door it is well worth it. "

Jeanette
United Kingdom
Mar.08.2009
Overall rating 4/5

"poland rocks!!!!! poland rocks!!!!"

krupouski
United States
May.14.2008
Overall rating 5/5

"I loved it. i even found a picture of the castle and put it as my backround on my computer. if your ever in Poland you have to go see this amazing casstle. bye for now and remamber GO AND SEE THIS AMAZING CASTLE."

Danielle
United States
Jan.20.2007
Overall rating 5/5

"amazing castle, one of the best I have ever seen. I would not mind seeing it again and again."

Connie
United States
Jul.15.2006
Overall rating 5/5

"If you go to Poland you have to see this caslte. Its so amazing. I loved everything about it. Its a must see for everyone."

JACK
Australia
Jun.05.2006
Overall rating 5/5

"I had no idea just how close Malbork was to Gdansk. If you're in Gdansk, you must see this place. Wunderbar!"

Herr Wolckenhauer
Germany
Sep.21.2005
Overall rating 4/5