Nidzica Castle

Nidzica Castle is a Gothic fortress in the town of Nidzica in northern Poland, built from red brick on raised stone foundations. External and internal defensive galleries run through the thickness of the walls beneath the roof, linking the different levels of the defensive structure.

Construction of this Ordensburg began in 1370 and it served as a procurator residence until Polish forces captured it in 1410. After the war the fortress changed hands several times and was rebuilt and partially restored over the following centuries.

The Museum of Nidzica Region occupies several rooms inside the fortress and presents ethnographic collections and medieval objects from the area. Gothic wall paintings from the early 15th century decorate some of the interior spaces, offering a window into the religious imagery of the period.

The outer bailey and the high castle courtyard are open to visitors free of charge, while entry to the museum requires a ticket. The defensive galleries are partly accessible and offer a good overview of the construction and the surrounding area of the fortress.

The observation hall in the former Teutonic granary still preserves the old wooden beams and the guard galleries from which sentries once watched over the landscape. On clear days the view from there extends over the fields and forests of the surrounding countryside to the distant hills.