The Gardens of Flowers at the Książ Castle
Erected in the 13th century, Książ castle was home to many noble families such as the mighty House of Hochberg. Between 1509 and 1941, the Hochberg’s expanded the castle and significantly contributed to its splendor. During the World War II the castle was taken over by the occupying German forces. Under their reign numerous historic chambers were destroyed. The Nazis created a system of tunnels underneath the castle, which the function still remains a mystery. Recently the Książ castle made news as a rumor of a lost Nazi gold train was believed to be buried in the vicinity of the castle.
After systematic looting committed by the German occupiers and later by the Red Army, in 1952 the renovation work was undertaken to restore the Książ Castle to its previous grandeur.
Today, visitors can admire the majesty of numerous chambers, terraces, the underground tunnel, and the magnificent gardens. From April 30th to May 9th, 2021 special floral arrangements will decorate the castle terraces and grounds. You can expect fountains, plant alleys and tunnels adorned with elegant and colorful bouquets and flower decorations.
The area of the ticketed zone of the Flower Gardens in Książ will include a baroque honorary courtyard and French-style terraced gardens.
OPENING HOURS April 30 - May 9, 2021
Ticket office opening hours 9:00 - 18:00
Flower Gardens opening hours 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
On April 30 - 09.05, admission to the outer bailey will be ticketed.
1 Applies to a single admission on the day selected at the purchase stage (shown on the ticket), from April 30 to May 9, 2021, to visit the outer bailey and terraces. Tickets do not include visiting the Castle, the Underground Route, and the mausoleum.
ATTENTION! The number of tickets for each day is limited!
2 The castle's online system for purchasing tickets is available at: bilety.ksiaz.walbrzych.pl (select the Flower Gardens in Książ). A ticket purchased through the electronic system may be presented to security in an electronic version or in a paper form.
3 Reduced tickets are available to children from 4 years of age, school students up to 19 years old and students up to 24 years old; guardians of school and kindergarten groups, groups of children and youth (1 guardian of a group of 10 enters free of charge); disabled people and their care takers; pensioners and people over 65 years of age. The purchase of a concessionary ticket is subject to prior presentation of a valid document entitling to a concession.
Please be mindful of Covid-19 restrictions and check with the venue for schedules, rules, and regulations.
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