Burg Wleń

Castle Wleń, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

What to expect

Burg Wleń, also known as Wleń Castle, is a historic castle located in the town of Wleń, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland. The castle was built on Castle Hill, rising above the town, and its construction began in the 12th century. It is considered one of the oldest secular buildings in Silesia and one of the oldest castle complexes in Poland. The castle has undergone several expansions and transformations over the centuries, including the addition of a chapel, a defensive tower, and a residential tower. Today, visitors can explore the castle's ruins, which offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and foothills. The town of Wleń also features other notable sights, such as the Baroque Wleń Palace and the Neoclassicist Town Hall

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Burg Wleń (Lenno) for an evening tour and falcon show. The tour was in Polish, but the guide also spoke German. We saw the sunset from the tower and held owls. After the tour, there were sausages from the campfire

Highlights: Our children were very enthusiastic about the Burg Wleń. We were fascinated by the beautiful sunset from the tower and the falcon show. Being able to hold the owls was a highlight! ✨