Castle · Poland · Pomerania
Malbork Castle
The world's largest brick castle complex, built by the Teutonic Order in the Middle Ages.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Malbork Castle matters
Come up the path and the walls simply keep going. Malbork was the headquarters of the Teutonic Knights, a military order that ruled much of the Baltic coast in the Middle Ages, and it grew into a fortress city of courtyards, towers and great halls, built almost entirely from red brick. It was badly damaged in the Second World War and has been rebuilt over decades. Plan a half day, and walk across the bridge for the postcard view from the river.
Talking points
- The castle is among the largest brick fortresses in the world.
- It was the seat of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order.
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