If someone who had not been to Malbork for a long time came today to this picturesque town that was once a stronghold of the Teutonic knights, they would certainly be enchanted by the numerous new attractions and would find the view of the beautiful city centre, with its statue of King Kazimierz Jagiellończyk standing in the middle of the square, unforgettable. The colourful fountain, its waters playing this way and that to the rhythm of the music, the surrounding small architectural features and the numerous small cafes and restaurants combine to generate the fabulous atmosphere of Malbork, which was until recently noted only for its castle, which is the largest in Europe.

The Malbork Castle, with its surface of 21 hectares, is the biggest brick castle in the world, the masterpiece of defense and residential architecture of late Middle Ages.

Each year, nearly half a million tourists visit the monument, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The touristic pride of Poland, for years it has been a vision symbol and an obligatory visit stop for polish and foreign visitors. Magical and friendly place, with interesting exhibitions, cultural events and professional touristic infrastructure. The Gothic scenery of former Teutonic fortress hosts numerous collections, among others the collection of amber, militaria, numismats, architectonic details or sculpture. The historical re-enactment “Siege of Malbork” as well as the “Light and Sound” show are other attractions.

An association of tourist guides is active in Malbork – Malbork Tourist Guides’ Association.

Malbork Tourist Guides’ Association is an association of almost 200 guides. Its objective is to provide tourists visiting Malbork with the best, fully professional service. The services offered by the association include group and individual tours of the Malbork Castle Museum complex, the town of Malbork, the Żuławy region, the Provence of Pomerania and the region of Elbląg. These services are available to Polish and foreign tourists in the following languages: German, English, French, Russian, Czech, Ukrainian, sign language.

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