Built from brown-red conglomerate and first documented in the year 1108, this fortress remained under the ownership of the Schweinichen family until 1713. It is not only the oldest non-ducal fortress in Poland but, with its expanse of over 300 rooms, also one of the largest.

Perched atop a formidable granite hill in the Karkonosze Mountains and founded in the 14th century, Chojnik Castle (Burgruine Chojnik, Zamek Chojnik) invites visitors on a captivating journey through the ebbs and flows of power and time.

Deep within the forests, the ruins of Bolczów Castle stand as a testament to a rich and tumultuous history. This once-majestic fortress, now a picturesque ruin, continues to captivate visitors with its stories of medieval lords, wars, and changing times.

Constructed during the medieval era, Greifenstein Castle once stood as a significant seat of authority. Today, although it has been largely reduced to its principal walls, the castle’s storied history, marked by periods of conflict and change, make the ruins an intriguing destination.