Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Explore the largest castle in the world by land area. This 13th-century brick Gothic fortress covers 21 hectares along the Nogat River.
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The castle is divided into three distinct defensive sections.
4 spotsThe High CastleThe oldest and most heavily fortified section of Malbork.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
4 spotsMiddle CastleThe administrative center and former guest quarters.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
3 spotsOuter FortificationsThe vast outer defensive ring and functional utility area.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
Built from an estimated 30 million red bricks.
It remains the largest brick building in Europe.
Plan your visit
Expect to spend 3.5 to 4 hours walking the interiors and grounds.
Visit in May, June, or September for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
A standard adult ticket for the full Historical Route costs 80 PLN.
The Teutonic Knights originally built the fortress starting around 1274. Today, it stands as the largest castle in the world by land area. The massive brick Gothic complex covers 21 hectares.
You will explore three main areas during a visit. The The High Castle is the oldest monastic heart of the complex. The Middle Castle housed the Grand Masters' Palace. The Outer Fortifications served as the vast functional utility ring.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, it operates as a multi-museum complex. You can view medieval armor, historic weapons, and Baltic amber carvings.
We identify tours offering direct hotel pickups versus meeting points.
We highlight exactly how much time you spend inside the castle.
We clarify if your tour includes the 80 PLN entrance fee.
From Viator
23 reviews of the tour from warsaw on Viator
Enjoy the history of the castle. Guest spoke good English. Driver was great. Highly recommend tour. Just wish we got to see the city area after the castle.
Beautiful castle with very interesting history. Magda our tour guide was exceptionally good and made the tour very enjoyable
This tour is very interesting and we had a great guide. The castle is very big but a great excursion. Highly recommended!
Picked me up and dropped me off right from my hotel. The tour guide was phenomenal; very knowledgeable about all aspects of the castle and the other exhibitions. Highly recommend.
We had an absolutely fabulous day with our guide, Wojciech. The castle was beautiful and we had such a lovely driver to/from and learned so much about Poland with our guide.
What a remarkable tour and guide/driver. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and appreciated the delightful apple fritter my guide brought me after touring Malbork.
This castle is very nice. Although he was destroyed on the wwII they rebuild it and can take up to 2-3 hours to visit it. There is not furniture on the castle, but the audio heads that they offer you (I payed around 10 euros the ticket that included the audio headsets) are very helpful. If you want to get on the top terrace you need to pay another 2 euros.
A long day but we'll worth it! The travel between stops provides a respite. Lucas was engaging, entertaining, informative and friendly. When the tour was halfway he was feeling like family.
First, the Malbork trip: the guide/driver drives me to the Malbork and the guiding is through audio guide, not through this guide/driver. The guide/driver then drives me to lunch and then Westerplatte. Most of the explanation done by the guide/driver is at Westerplatte. The guide/driver is very helpful and enthusiastic about sharing both serious and fun facts about Gdansk and Poland in general
Travel tips
Ticket Prices & RulesCurrent 2026 ticket prices and details on the free Monday entry.Read 
Gdansk to MalborkFind the fastest train routes and parking details for your day trip.Read 
Best time to visitFind the best time to visit Malbork Castle and skip the biggest crowds.Read 
Bags & dress codeLearn the strict bag size limits and what to wear for your visit.Read 
Historical vs GreenCompare the full Historical Route with the outdoor Castle Grounds tour.Read 
Family visit guidePlan your visit with kids, including stroller limits and outdoor areas.Read Yes. It is widely recognized as the largest castle in the world by land area. The complex covers over 21 hectares (52 acres).
Exploring the full Historical Route typically requires visitors to spend 3.5 to 4 hours walking the grounds and interiors.
Yes. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a deep look into medieval history, architecture, and military life. Read more about Historical vs Green.
The fortress was originally built by the Teutonic Knights. They were a German Catholic religious order.
Construction on the fortress complex began around 1274.
Yes. A standard 80 PLN ticket grants access to the full Historical Route. You can explore the High Castle, Middle Castle, and Lower Castle interiors.
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