Kwidzyn Castle
Kwidzyn, Poland
A Teutonic chapter castle joined to a cathedral, known for its dansker: a latrine and defence tower set far out on a long arched gallery. It is less busy than Malbork and a short detour south along the Vistula.
Kwidzyn Castle (Marienwerder) in Kwidzyn in Pomeranian Voivodeship is a brick castle in the Gothic style of the Teutonic castles and served as the seat of the Pomesanian cathedral chapter. It has a square plan with a courtyard and square corner towers. Depending on the source, its foundation is dated to 1233 or to the beginning of the 14th century.
Its special feature is the surviving dansker, which rests on five arcades and is regarded as the largest of its kind to survive. The north-western and western wings now house a branch of the Malbork Castle Museum, and a well with a porch has also survived. The castle and cathedral complex was declared a Historic Monument of Poland on 20 April 2018. If you are visiting Malbork Castle, Kwidzyn makes a good second stop for the region's brick Gothic.
- Nearest town
- Kwidzyn, Poland
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 53.7285, 18.9270
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Poland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Some motorway sections are tolled; pay with the e-TOLL app. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Harcerska Baza Obozowa w OrkuszuCampsite15 km from Kwidzyn CastleTentsCaravans
- Wodna FarmaCampsite17 km from Kwidzyn CastleTents
All campsites in Poland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Kwidzyn Castle?
Kwidzyn Castle is in Kwidzyn, Poland, at GPS 53.7285, 18.9270. It is about 35 km from Malbork.
Can you camp near Kwidzyn Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Harcerska Baza Obozowa w Orkuszu, about 15 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kwidzyn Castle?
Kwidzyn Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Teutonic castles of the Vistula: Gdańsk to Toruń.
What is there to see near Kwidzyn Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Malbork Castle (35 km), Westerplatte (77 km), Toruń Old Town (83 km) and Krzywy Domek (83 km).
When is the best time to visit Kwidzyn Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)