Chojnik Castle - a place worth to visit near Karpacz

Chojnik Castle is a necessary place to visit for every tourist on the trail from the Sadyba Hotel Spa Karpacz. It is a fortress rising on the summit of the Karkonosze, near Jelenia Góra. It has a height of 627 meters above sea level and is known for its fortified structure dating back to the fourteenth century and the Piast dynasty. The name of the building from German means "mountain covered with Christmas trees", because at one time it belonged to German owners. The location of the building is also unusual, because in addition to the steep hill it is surrounded on one side by a chasm. The castle was expanded several times, that's why it gained the name of a stone fortress. In 1675 the castle suffered significant damage due to lightning caused by fire and failed to return to its former form.

The legend of Chojnik Castle

Chojnik Castle is a unique point on the map of Polish literature. Adam Mickiewicz mentioned about him in his literaty creation or even Adam Sapkowski in the Hussite trilogy. There is also an unwritten tale, a legend that has been circulating from mouth to mouth for centuries. The daughter of the king, Kunegunda, decided to marry only a brave man who would circle the castle on a horse. For many years, many daredevils tried to cope with the task, but everyone fell into the abyss of the Hell Valley. When he found one brave who managed to complete the task, he refused to hand Kunegunda and drove away. Desperate girl jumped into the cliff, where she joined the daredevils of her challenge. It is said that you can still meet the knight's spirit in the castle.

Chojnik Caste - Open hours:

On 19.07.2019

• November - March 10:00 - 16:00 (closed on Mondays)
• April - June, September - October 10:00 - 17:00
• July - August 10:00 - 18:00

Ticket prices for visiting Chojnik Castle near the Hotel Sadyba Karpacz

• normal - 6 PLN
• children, pupils and students - PLN 5
• retirees and pensioners - PLN 4
• parking - PLN 5 - 10
• entrance to the Karkonosze National Park: PLN 8 / regular PLN 4 / reduced
• toilet in the castle PLN 2

After such long and exhausting trips, we have relaxing SPA packages for you at the Sadyba Karpacz Hotel - we invite you for a well-deserved rest!