Zamek Czocha
Medieval border castle above the Leśniański Reservoir, with chambers, secret passages, multimedia torture chambers and night tours.
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About the museum
Czocha Castle was built in 1241–1247 as a stronghold on the Silesian–Lusatian border, and its strategic position meant that it often changed owners: from the Silesian Piasts and Bohemian rulers to the families von Dohn, von Klüks and von Nostitz. It stands on rocks above the River Kwisa, today above the Leśniański Reservoir (Zalew Leśniański).
In 1909 the castle was bought by Ernst Gütschow, a cigar manufacturer from Dresden. In 1912–1920 the Berlin architect Bodo Ebhardt remodelled it after its appearance in engravings from the early 18th century, creating representative interiors. Gütschow lived in the castle until March 1945. Today the property belongs to the company AMW Rewita.
Visitors learn about the castle with a guide: the Knights' Hall (Sala Rycerska), the Marble Hall (Sala Marmurowa) with its fireplace shrouded in legend, the Library Hall (Sala Biblioteczna) with its Masonic symbolism, the Portrait Hall with likenesses of the Piasts, the Ducal Chamber and the Treasury. The castle also has an exhibition of communication equipment used by the army in the times of the People's Republic of Poland, and treasures found during the 2015 restoration. The castle is famous for its night tours, multimedia torture chambers, a cabinet of curiosities, and open-air events and role-playing games.
Highlights
- Guided tour of the chambers: the Knights' Hall, Marble Hall, Library and Ducal Chamber
- Multimedia torture chambers with an alchemist's workshop and the House of Ghosts
- Tour of the courtyards with access to the viewing tower
- Night tours, also for children
- Exhibition of communication equipment from the PRL era and treasures from the castle's restoration
Permanent exhibitions
- Zwiedzanie zamku z przewodnikiem – Route through the Knights' Hall, Marble Hall, Library, Portrait Hall, Ducal Chamber and Treasury, with exhibitions of communication equipment from the PRL era and treasures from the restoration.
- Multimedialne Sale Tortur – Multimedia exhibition with an alchemist's workshop, an executioner's workshop, a witches' prison and the House of Ghosts.
- Operated by
- AMW Rewita Sp. z o.o.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 50 zł |
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| Reduced | 40 złChildren and young people up to 15, people with disabilities and war veterans (on presentation of a card). |
| Children & teens | 40 złReduced ticket up to age 15. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 40 zł |
| Families | 208 złFamily ticket 2+2 costs PLN 208 and 2+3 costs PLN 259; it includes a guided tour of the castle and the torture chambers. |
| Ticket for the courtyards (without a guide) | 8 złReduced ticket PLN 6. |
| Multimedia Torture Chambers | 16 złReduced ticket PLN 12. |
| Night tour of the castle | 70 złOn selected dates, about 3 hours; online tickets. |
The ticket for a guided tour also includes admission to the courtyards and an information leaflet; the price list does not apply during themed events. Parking in the castle's marked car parks is charged.
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 on the accessibility of the chambers for people with mobility impairments; it is advisable to contact the castle before the visit.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | 208 zł · Family ticket 2+2 costs PLN 208 and 2+3 costs PLN 259; it includes a guided tour of the castle and the torture chambers. |
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- Family tours & workshops
A night tour for children, magic workshops, offers for schools and kindergartens, and family tickets 2+2 and 2+3 are available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Zamek Czocha (linia 12 IZERKA)
Buses of Izerska Komunikacja Autobusowa (line no. 12 Lubań – Złotniki Lubańskie – Świeradów-Zdrój) serve the castle; the nearest railway stations are Lubań and Gryfów Śląski.
By car
Paid parking
Car parks marked “Parking Zamku Czocha”: cars PLN 10, coaches PLN 20.
The castle is located in the village of Sucha in the commune of Leśna; from Wrocław the drive along the A4 motorway and road DW364 takes about 2 hours.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
The castle grounds have Restauracja Uczta and Kawiarnia Myśliwska; the castle also has hotel rooms, a sauna and massages, and a campfire in the castle moat.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
The castle organises weddings, first communions, christenings, conferences and recurring events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 70 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits to the chambers are with a guide and last about 70 minutes; only during a guided tour of the courtyards is it possible to climb the tower. Visiting the chambers with a dog is not possible; dogs may enter the courtyards with a muzzle, and small dogs (up to 30 cm) are exempt from the muzzle. Themed routes, magic workshops, night tours and an offer for schools are also available. |
