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Czorsztyn Castle

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34-436 Czorsztyn

- www.pieninypn.pl

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The main attraction in Czorsztyn is the ruins of a castle, whose history dates back to the 14th century. During the time when the Polish-Hungarian border ran along the Dunajec River, the Dunajec Castle in Niedzica served as the Hungarian border fortress, while the castle in Czorsztyn was the Polish one. It's worth imagining that the castle was built on a cliff 95 meters above the Dunajec River! The castle hosted Polish rulers such as Władysław Jagiełło and his wife Jadwiga. There was also a time when the famous knight Zawisza the Black ruled the fortress.

Czorsztyńskie Lake - view of the castle ruins in Czorsztyn

Czorsztyn Castle - entrance to the castle

Visiting the Castle Ruins in Czorsztyn

The ticket office is located near the parking lot, from there an asphalt road leads through the forest to the castle - a few hundred meters steep descent, marked with a green trail. The entrance to the castle is through high stairs (strollers can be left at the entrance). Exploring the ruins requires climbing many stairs, but there are no obstacles for parents with a child in a carrier.

Attractions of the Castle Ruins in Czorsztyn

At the castle, we can see an exhibition about the castle's history and a collection of old postcards from the Pieniny Mountains. From the observation terraces, there is a beautiful panorama of Lake Czorsztyńskie with a view of the nearby Dunajec Castle in Niedzica and even the Tatra Mountains! In one of the rooms, we can see an exhibition about rafters and boats used to transport tourists during Dunajec River rafting trips. We can learn how such a boat is made and see it up close.

Czorsztyn Castle - view from the walls of Lake Czorsztyńskie

Czorsztyn - Ferry to Niedzica Castle

Below the castle, there is a boat dock where you can take a cruise on the reservoir or visit the neighboring Niedzica Castle. You can also transport bicycles by ferry.

From Castle to Castle by Bike - Velo Czorsztyn Route

Around the lake, between the castles in Niedzica and Czorsztyn, there is a cycling route called "Around Lake Czorsztyńskie" or popularly known as Velo Czorsztyn. It's a great idea for an active family vacation and a visit to both castles. It's worth knowing that the route is not easy and completely flat, and some sections of it go along roads - you can learn more about the trail from the article below: