Radzyń Chełmiński Castle

Radzyń Chełmiński Castle is a Gothic brick fortress with a square layout built in the medieval period. The structure measures roughly 52 by 51 meters and retains sections of the southern wall along with fragments of the western perimeter.

The fortress began as a wooden stronghold built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century and was reconstructed in stone and brick between 1270 and 1285 following regional unrest. This rebuild transformed it into a lasting defensive structure.

The castle served as a central meeting point for knightly and monastic orders in 1329, where they gathered to discuss regional taxation matters.

The ruins sit in a lake landscape between Grudziądz and Toruń and are open to visitors. A visit works well with exploring the surrounding countryside, as the location is set away from major urban areas.

Jan Žižka, who later became a commander in the Hussite Wars, served in the Czech-Polish garrison after the castle changed hands in 1410.

Location: Radzyń Chełmiński

Inception: 1234

Architectural style: Gothic art

GPS coordinates: 53.38750,18.94444

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41