The Top 7 Castles around Toruń
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Toruń. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Toruń. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 30, 2025
Teutonic Castle in Bierzgłowski Castle
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The castle was built between 1232 and 1270 (very quickly) by the Teutonic Order of the Hospital of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the German House in Jerusalem. It is …
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Fort IV Stanisława Żółkiewskiego (Toruń Fortress)
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FORT IV Stanisław Żółkiewski (Graf Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg). An artillery fort built in the years 1878-1884 of brick, on a pentagonal plan, as the main artillery fort of the …
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Square by Bierzgłowski Castle
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A square with a basket stylized as a knight in armor. There is also a bench, quite a nice place for a cyclist.
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Fort II Stefana Czarnieckiego, Toruń Fortress
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FORT II of Stefan Czarniecki (Prince Friedrich von Bülow). The main artillery fort built in the years 1879-1882, as one of the first two forts (the other was Fort XI) …
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Picnic and Fire Pit Area at Bierzgłowski Castle
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At the back of the Bierzgłowski Castle - within the Diocesan Cultural Center - there is a special place for a picnic by the bonfire, equipped with tables and benches. …
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Fort VII Tadeusz Kościuszko – Nazi Prison Memorial, Toruń
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Fort VII of the Toruń Fortress named after Tadeusz Kościuszko - the main artillery fort, built in 1879-1883 under the name Fort IV Friedrich der Grosse, infamously known as a Nazi prison in 1939-1940.
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Fort VIII Kazimierza Wielkiego, Toruń Fortress
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FORT VIII of Casimir the Great (Prince Albrecht von Preußen). An infantry fort built in the years 1888-1890 on a trapezoidal plan. It was designed for a 300-person crew and …
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