Gród na Górze Birów
Reconstructed wooden stronghold from the time of the first Piasts, with thematic exhibitions and caves, on a hill in Podzamcze.
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About the museum
The Gród na Górze Birów is a reconstruction of a wooden defensive settlement from the time when the first Piasts ruled Poland. The last fortified stronghold was probably built here in the 13th century. It was protected by a rampart with a palisade, and natural rocks and steep slopes were used for defence. The square inside the fortifications was called the majdan, and at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries a small garrison of warriors lived here together with servants.
The rock outcrop (ostaniec) contains caves in which, according to archaeological research, people stayed as long ago as 30,000 years. Finds here include fragments of reindeer antlers, cave bear bones and flint tools. At the foot of the hill a barrow cemetery has been discovered.
The stronghold, styled as a medieval settlement, now houses thematic exhibitions in the hut of the settlement’s owner and in the warriors’ tower, which also displays finds from the excavations. For schools and groups, thematic trips, living history lessons and a guided “Spacer przez epoki” (Walk Through the Ages) have been prepared. The stronghold lies about 1.5 km from the castle and is managed by the same company, “Zamek”.
Highlights
- Reconstruction of a wooden stronghold from the time of the first Piasts
- Thematic exhibitions in the settler’s hut and the warriors’ tower
- Caves inhabited as long ago as 30,000 years
- Living history lessons for schools and groups
- Joint ticket with Ogrodzieniec Castle
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawy tematyczne w grodzie – Exhibitions in the hut of the settlement’s owner and in the warriors’ tower, which displays artefacts found during archaeological research.
- Operated by
- „Zamek” Sp. z o.o.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Reduced | 8 złchildren from age 3, pupils and students up to age 26, pensioners and disability pensioners, families with the Karta Dużej Rodziny, employees of cultural and museum institutions and people with disabilities. |
| Children & teens | 8 złfree up to age 2 · Children up to age 3 enter free (not applicable to organised groups). |
| Ogrodzieniec Castle + Gród na Górze Birów | 38 złConcession ticket PLN 27. |
Tickets are bought online or at the ticket office. The joint ticket with Ogrodzieniec Castle costs PLN 38 (concession PLN 27). The price list has applied since 1 January 2026.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The castle’s website gives no information about the accessibility of the stronghold. The stronghold stands on the top of the rock outcrop.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 30 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
- Family tours & workshops
For schools and groups, living history lessons and thematic trips are prepared.
Getting there & parking
The stronghold lies about 1.5 km from Ogrodzieniec Castle, on a neighbouring hill.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A visit to the stronghold takes about 30 minutes. Dogs may enter the grounds on a lead (large dogs in a muzzle). For schools and groups, profiled trips, living history lessons and the “Spacer przez epoki” (stronghold, caves, bunkers and castle, about 3.5 hours) are organised. |
