Katowice: Moszna Castle Tour

If you are a fan of Disney films with kings and queens, you should definitely visit one of the most beautiful and interesting castles in Poland – the Moszna Castle. It was built in the 18th century as a Baroque palace. From the outside, the architecture is very impressive, it has 99 towers and 365 rooms inside. After a fire which broke out in 1896, it was renovated by the Tiele-Winckler family which was currently living there. Luckily, the Moszna Castle was not damaged during World War 2. Once the war ended in 1945, the Russian Soviet army troops occupied it. Most of the equipment inside was destroyed, the works of art were taken away. The park surrounding is part of a landscape park with a valuable stand of grouped oaks. Of course like in every palace, there are legends and secret stories which you will hear during the tour. The castle is also the center of many cultural events. We guarantee that this is an attraction that you cannot miss!

We organize private tours from Katowice to the Moszna Castle on request

Tour itinerary:

1. hotel pick up at chosen time,
2. approx. 1 hour and 30 min drive from Katowice to the Moszna Castle by private car/van with English speaking driver
3. up to 1 hour guided tour with local private English speaking guide during which you will be able to see interiors of Moszna castle:

• impressive wooden stairs – leading from the cafeteria to the higher floor,
• the Hall under the Peacock – known as the hall of mirrors in where ladies usually dressed and prepared for balls (today the mirrors are replaced by paintings),
• the Former dining room and ballroom – a two-story hall with a marble plinth and a glass ceiling; nowadays there is a paint gallery here
• the Library – with a huge library wardrobes placed along the walls and original, wooden ceiling,
• the Count’s office – here you will admire the priceless wooden stucco at the main entrance, beautiful stained glass windows, an original desk, a fireplace and several writing materials, including a portrait of Count Winckler
• the Chapel – situated on the lowest level of the castle; it is a single-nave chapel with beautiful stained glass windows but unfortunately, most of the equipment (including the precious organ) was stolen,
• Orangery – in which you will find different kinds of plants and a fountain

4. 1 hour of free time after sightseeing. During the free time you can relax, stroll in the beautiful park and take photos of the castle
5. approx 1 hour and 30 min drive back from Moszna Castle to Katowice by the same vehicle and with the same driver
6. drop off at your hotel in Katowice

Whole tour lasts approximately 5 hours

Prices:

• 650 PLN per person (1 person)
• 380 PLN per person (2 persons)
• 300 PLN per person (3 persons)
• 250 PLN per person (4 persons)
• 230 PLN per person (5 persons)
• 200 PLN per person (6 persons)
• 180 PLN per person (7 persons)
• 170 PLN per person (8 persons)
• Contact us (9 persons or more)

What is included?:

• pick up from your hotel at chosen time and drop off after the tour
• private transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned car/ minivan,
• English-speaking driver’s assistance,
• entrance tickets to the Moszna Castle
• private local English speaking guide’s service for up to 1 hour sightseeing tour inside the castle