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Widok z czorsztyńskiego zamku na zamek w Niedzicy - view from Czorsztyn castle at Niedzica castle. - panoramio📷 Andrzej Harassek, CC BY-SA 3.0

Czorsztyn Castle

Czorsztyn, Poland

History

Ruins of a royal border castle on a rock above the Czorsztyn reservoir, facing Niedzica Castle across the water. A short climb leads to viewpoints over the lake and the Pieniny; small fee, car park below.

Nearest town
Czorsztyn, Poland
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.4350, 20.3130

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Poland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Some motorway sections are tolled; pay with the e-TOLL app. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • U AnnyCampsite
    1 km from Czorsztyn Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Polana SosnyCampsite
    4 km from Czorsztyn Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping LaskowscyCampsite
    7 km from Czorsztyn Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Camping ŁęgCampsite
    8 km from Czorsztyn Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Pole Namiotowe CypelCampsite
    8 km from Czorsztyn Castle
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  • Camp Gorący PotokCampsite
    21 km from Czorsztyn Castle · 80 pitches
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All campsites in Poland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Czorsztyn Castle?

Czorsztyn Castle is in Czorsztyn, Poland, at GPS 49.4350, 20.3130. It is about 13 km from Szczawnica.

Can you camp near Czorsztyn Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is U Anny, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Czorsztyn Castle?

Czorsztyn Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pieniny: castles on the Dunajec and the Three Crowns.

What is there to see near Czorsztyn Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Niedzica Castle (1 km), Trzy Korony (8 km), St Michael the Archangel Church, Dębno (9 km) and Červený Kláštor (9 km).

When is the best time to visit Czorsztyn Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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