Czorsztyn: Discover the Castle, Reservoir and Trails

A stay in Czorsztyn can be planned around the castle, reservoir and trails. The specific highlights include the ruins of Czorsztyn Castle with its viewing terraces and exhibition room, a seasonal gondola ride, and cycling and hiking options. The exhibition pavilion of the Pieniński National Park is also located on Majerz.

Czorsztyn Castle: Ruins, Views and Exhibition

The preserved and partly secured ruins of the middle and upper sections of Czorsztyn Castle are open to visitors. The terraces of the upper castle offer views of the Czorsztyn Reservoir, the Spisz Pieniny and the Tatras. You can therefore focus your castle visit on both the historic ruins and the views.

The so-called kitchen room in the upper castle houses an exhibition on the history of the castle and the Czorsztyn Starosty, as well as a small lapidarium. The exhibition adds another subject to the castle visit: it covers the history of the castle and the starosty. The lapidarium is also located in this room. Check the latest visitor information before your visit, as operational details provided by the park administration may change.

Gondola Rides on the Czorsztyn Reservoir

Gondola rides operate daily on the Czorsztyn Reservoir from May 1 to September 30. The route runs between the ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and the castle in Niedzica. Unlike a visit to the ruins, this option takes you across the water between the two castles. If a ride suits your stay, take the stated operating period into account and check the latest timetable in advance; seasonal operating information may change.

Cycling Route and Hiking Trail

A completed and marked cycling route runs in both directions and is 6,395.90 m long. It passes through Maniowy, Mizerna, Kluszkowce and Czorsztyn. Its stated length and the sequence of places give you specific information for planning a cycling trip.

A blue hiking trail passes through Nadzamcze in Czorsztyn. This gives you different options to choose between cycling and hiking: the marked cycling route, which runs in both directions and has a precise stated length, and the blue hiking trail through Nadzamcze. Check current trail conditions locally if you plan to hike the route.

Exhibition Pavilion on Majerz

A description from 2021 mentions the exhibition “Ekosystemy łąkowe i pastwiskowe Pienin” (“Meadow and Pasture Ecosystems of the Pieniny Mountains”) in the exhibition pavilion of the Pieniński National Park on Majerz. The title identifies a natural history topic alongside the castle’s and starosty’s historical themes. Since the information dates from 2021, check current exhibitions and opening arrangements before visiting.

Discover more destinations: Kacwin, Niedzica, Bańska Niżna, Zubrzyca Górna, Waksmund, Chyżne, Jablonka, Raba Wyżna

Go to the broader travel overview: Nowotarski.