Malbork Castle Zamek w Malborku
Malbork, Poland UNESCO World Heritage Site
Malbork Castle is a large castle and Ordensburg, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a historical monument of Poland, and an immovable monument in Poland. Built in 1270, this structure is constructed of brick and represents both Gothic architecture and Gothic Revival styles. It is the second most looked-up sight in Poland according to English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The castle is open daily from 09:00 to 15:00. The full price admission is 80 zł. Summer months, particularly June, July, and August, offer the warmest weather with daily highs of 20 °C to 22 °C, though these months also see higher rainfall. Spring months like May or early autumn in September provide milder temperatures ranging from 17 °C to 18 °C. Winter months are cold, with temperatures often near or below freezing.
The nearest airport is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, located 52 km away. The castle is 241 km from Warsaw. Visitors can combine a trip to the castle with a visit to the Museum of the Second World War, which is 42.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is July, with about 77 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 35 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 56 | 75 | 77 | 73 | 60 | 51 | 47 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
