Malbork

Malbork is a town on the bank of the Nogat in the Vistula delta in northern Poland. Streets around the market square show Gothic architecture with pointed gables and arched doorways, while remnants of the city wall still run visibly along the riverbank.

The settlement began around 1236 when the Order of the Teutonic Knights built a fortress on the river that later became the Grand Master's headquarters. After several wars the town passed to the Polish Crown in 1457 and changed hands repeatedly in the following centuries.

The name comes from the German Marienburg and recalls the Order's fortress that shaped the character of the settlement for centuries. Residents today live in restored brick houses near the river and use the old lanes for walks and markets.

The old town can be easily explored on foot, and many sights lie close to each other around the square. The railway station connects the town with Gdańsk and other destinations in the north of the country, making day trips straightforward.

The Order's complex by the river is the largest brick castle in the world and consists of three separate parts built at different times. Visitors today can walk through courtyards and passages once reserved only for knights and members of the Order.

Location: Malbork County

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

GPS coordinates: 54.03584,19.03685

Latest update: December 16, 2025 10:59