Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptaka

Srebrna Góra, dolnośląskie

Twierdza Srebrna Góra

Four donjon towers, rock-cut wells and forts stretching along the Sudeten ridges. A Prussian stronghold from the reign of Frederick the Great.

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Twierdza Srebrna Góra

Srebrna Góra Fortress was built between 1765 and 1777 on the orders of Frederick the Great. Its forts guarded the pass between the Sowie and Bardzkie Mountains. This extensive group of buildings occupies mountain terrain, with a four-towered donjon at its centre.

Behind the thick walls lay an entire military support system: stores, a bakery, brewery, workshops and a hospital. Nine wells cut into rock supplied water. A visit takes in casemates, a model of the complex, soldiers' equipment and artillery. The crown of the donjon now offers views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

In 1807, the stronghold defended itself against Napoleon's forces. During the Second World War, two forts served as a prisoner-of-war camp for Polish officers. Its tourist history, meanwhile, dates back to the late nineteenth century. Today, exhibitions and a multimedia route about the fortress's construction accompany the historic masonry.

Audience and visit conditions

  • Adult supervision required

    Activity: Viewing the well and drawbridge · 0-15 years

    Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult when approaching the equipment.

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Opening hours

July and August

July 1 – August 31

Monday
10:00–19:00
Tuesday
10:00–19:00
Wednesday
10:00–19:00
Thursday
10:00–19:00
Friday
10:00–19:00
Saturday
10:00–19:00
Sunday
10:00–19:00

November - March

November 1 – March 31

Monday
10:00–17:00
Tuesday
10:00–17:00
Wednesday
10:00–17:00
Thursday
10:00–17:00
Friday
10:00–17:00
Saturday
10:00–17:00
Sunday
10:00–17:00

April-June

April 1 – June 30

Monday
10:00–18:00
Tuesday
10:00–18:00
Wednesday
10:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–18:00
Sunday
10:00–18:00

September-October

September 1 – October 31

Monday
10:00–18:00
Tuesday
10:00–18:00
Wednesday
10:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–18:00
Sunday
10:00–18:00

Exceptions

November 1, 2026Closed
Closed
December 24, 2026Closed
Closed
December 25, 2026Closed
Closed
March 28, 2027Closed
Closed

Closed on Easter Sunday, 1 November and 24-25 December. Last guided tour around 16:30 in April-June and September-October, and around 17:30 in July-August. November-March tours start at 10:20, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 15:50.

Tickets

Fortress visit (summer season)

Standard ticket
PLN 68.00
Reduced ticket
PLN 58.00

Family tickets (summer season)

2 adults + 2 children
PLN 240.00
2 adults + 3 children
PLN 290.00
2 adults + 4 children
PLN 340.00

Fortress visit (winter season)

Standard ticket
PLN 58.00
Reduced ticket
PLN 48.00

Family tickets (winter season)

2 adults + 2 children
PLN 200.00
2 adults + 3 children
PLN 240.00
2 adults + 4 children
PLN 280.00

Summer rates apply from 1 April to 31 October; winter rates from 1 November to 31 March. Children under 4 enter free. Tickets cover a guided tour and independent visits to the open routes and viewpoint. The crafts route may close in bad weather.

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Routes (1)
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaThematic routeFrom the Donjon to Fort OstrógExplore the main fortress first, then Fort Ostróg: five stops without returning to the Donjon midway through your walk.Start the walk
Exhibitions (1)
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaPermanent exhibition · 18th-19th centuriesWalls, water and suppliesThree aspects of a working fortress: the donjon's construction, its water supplies and facilities for the garrison.
Exhibits and points (7)
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaA Monument of HistoryFrom protection of the fortified landscape to a Golden POT Certificate: successive stages in caring for the site.
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaBuilt on the orders of Frederick the GreatTwelve years of work, thousands of labourers and forts built in stages along the rocky ridges of the Sudetes.
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaEscape from Oflag VIII BTen prisoners escaped from the fort in May 1940. Three avoided recapture.
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaThe self-sufficient garrisonFood, fuel, ammunition and workshops: facilities prepared for thousands of soldiers and a lengthy siege.
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaThe fortress's nine wellsNine wells cut into solid rock supplied the forts with water. The deepest reached 84 metres.
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaThe donjonFour towers, walls up to 12 metres thick and a courtyard surrounded by three storeys of rooms.
  • Ilustracja Twierdzy Srebrna Góra z lotu ptakaThe fortress's baptism of fireIn 1807, the defences faced Napoleon's forces. The fortress was not captured.
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Contact

Address

ul. Kręta 4
57-215 Srebrna Góra
Getting there

From the car park at Srebrna Pass, follow Kręta Street uphill. Allow around 15-20 minutes on foot. The road is closed to general motor traffic, with an exception for visitors with disabilities.

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Accessibility

The routes include stairs, high thresholds, uneven surfaces, and low or narrow passages. Visitors with limited mobility may need a companion's assistance. Audio description and sign-language materials are available. The underground rooms are cool; warm clothing and shoes with good grip are advisable.

  • Audio descriptionYes
  • Sign languageYes
  • Stairs presentYes
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