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Katowice: Ogrodzieniec Castle Tour

During your stay in Katowice, you should definitely visit one of the biggest and most popular attractions in the Silesia region – the Ogrodzieniec Castle. It lays on the Eagles’ Nest Trail, a part of the Jurassic mountains range. The whole complex is spectacular due to its enormous size and location on the highest hill of the Upland with the limestone rocks surrounding it. If you are a fan of Sapkowski’s Saga „The Witcher”, this will be a great experience for you. A couple of scenes of the world famous Netflix series were shot here. The landscape around the castle is ideal for these kinds of movies and makes a great impression. Join us for this tour to find out yourself!

We offer private tours from Katowice to Ogrodzieniec Castle on request

Tour itinerary:

  1. pick up from your hotel in Katowice at chosen time
  2. up to 1 hour drive from Katowice to Ogrodzieniec Castle with our English-speaking driver by private car/van
  3. visiting the Ogrodzieniec Castle for up to 1,5 hour on your own, you will receive a map of the route; during the self-guided tour you will see:
  • Castle Museum – placed under the credence hall. Here we will find models of the castle – from the times of its glory and present condition, as well as archaeological finds from the castle and the vicinity of Mount Birow in Podzamcze. In addition, you can see a film depicting everyday life at the Ogrodzieniec Castle in the times when it was a magnate residence
  • Armory – exhibition presents the most significant moments for local history. Here you will find high-quality replicas of armor, uniforms and weapons as well as mini-dioramas
  • Torture Chamber – located in the outer ward of the Ogrodzieniec Castle. Here we will see old tools of torture and execution techniques. There are machines such as: The Witches’ Chair, Spanish Boot, Garota, Judas Cradle, and the Iron Maiden

4.up to 1 hour drive back from Ogrodzieniec Castle to Katowice
5.drop off at your hotel

Whole tour lasts up to 3,5 hours

Prices:

  • 450 PLN per person (1 persons)
  • 240 PLN per person (2 persons)
  • 190 PLN per person (3 persons)
  • 170 PLN per person (4 persons)
  • 150 PLN per person (5 persons)
  • 140 PLN per person (6 persons)
  • 130 PLN per person (7 persons)
  • Contact us (8 persons or more)

What is included?:

  • hotel pick up and drop off after the tour
  • assistance of private English-speaking driver during whole tour
  • private transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned car/van
  • entrance tickets to the Ogrodzieniec Castle,
  • local map with the route of the tour inside the castle museum
  • free time to walk around the castle on your own

*Please note that it is possible to visit the Ogrodzieniec Castle only between April – November.

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