Kliczków Castle

Kliczków, Poland

Kliczków Castle was founded as a border fortress at the river Kwisa by Duke Bolko I of Jawor in 1297. In 1391, it fell into the hands of the Rechenberg family from Saxony, who held it for almost 300 years. The main building was built in 1585 in the Renaissance style.

After several more changes of ownership, it came to John Christian, Count of Solms-Baruth in 1767. In 1810, the grand ballroom in Empire style was created. In 1881, the architects Heinrich Joseph Kayser and Karl von Großheim from Berlin began an expansion of the castle. They mixed styles: English Gothic architecture with Italian Renaissance and French mannerism. An 80-acre English country garden was designed at the same time by Eduard Petzold. In 1906, Emperor Wilhelm II stayed at the castle while he was hunting in the area.

In 1920, it was inherited by Frederick of Solms-Baruth. During the Nazi period, he was engaged in resistance against National Socialism in the Kreisau Circle. He was arrested after the failed attempt on Hitler's life and his property was confiscated.

The castle survived the Second World War virtually unscathed, but the interior was looted by Soviet troops. In 1949, a fire destroyed the depot and the servants' quarters. In the 1950s, the castle was in the care of the local forest authority, which neglected the interior and ruined the stucco and the stoves. The former owner's horse cemetery was retained.

In 1971, the Wrocław University of Technology acquired the castle and tried in vain to save it. After the fall of Communism, a commercial company from Wrocław purchased the castle and developed it into a luxurious conference and recreation center that was opened in 1999.

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Founded: 1297
Category: Castles and fortifications in Poland

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Mike Prater (7 months ago)
The only complaint I have is more equipment in the gym. The customer service is outstanding! The restaurant is beautiful, and the food excellent. I have never had purple potatoes! Delecious food, courteous staff, beautiful grounds. The rooms we're pleasant. Simple, comfortable, rain showers, with the hand device. The designs of the rooms are fitting to the Castle. The artwork, I spent a 2 hour span just walking the artwork. Breakfast was enough to feed an Army. The eggs were well cooked, the drinks, sausage, treats, bread, all fresh. I recommending that we stay there every time myself and the team can stay in the area. I have also recommended it to my peers and their teams. Thank you. The U.S. Army thanks you!
Ludovic Douay (7 months ago)
Very nice stay in very big room. It was not super easy with the voucher to organize everything but it all worked out. The location is very nice and calm. There is not much around for shops, but the point is more for a calm atmosphere. The castle interior is very good and fitting with the theme. Small drawbacks, the pillows were not that comfortable and the hair dryer was very weak.
Małgorzata Dzioboń (8 months ago)
We slept in the tower area and it was a really lovely stay! Exceptional service, swimming pool, outdoor area and food! The tour of the castle is really enjoyable as well!
Tereza Vsetickova (9 months ago)
The atmosphere within the castle is truly remarkable. Walking through its historic corridors, opening the grand doors, and enjoying breakfast in the beautiful ballrooms is an experience. We appreciated the presence of pool tables in the underground area, although they were notably used. However, it was disappointing to find out that the underground area, which was supposed to sell beer, was out of operation. While the castle holds immense potential, better maintenance is needed. The spa didn't quite meet our expectations. The swimming pool was satisfactory, but the small Finnish saunas, accommodating only two people each, weren't my ideal relaxation spot. However, the castle's surroundings, including the woods and trails, were stunning. The food was excellent, and the restaurant service was commendable. Unfortunately, the receptionists struggled with English proficiency, and booking activities like horseback riding required contacting a Polish number from the stable, which proved difficult as no one answered, neither in the morning nor the afternoon.
Ela Gocek (10 months ago)
Beautiful castle and its surroundings. Nice and helpful service, delicious meals. Very clean rooms, but poor decor and amenities as if from the 90s. Similarly to the swimming pool and saunas area. Paid bathrobes (Really? Don't do this when you offer a swimming pool, sauna and spa). Multiple warnings about penalties i.e. for taking away food from breakfast (who do that?) does not make you feel comfortably.
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