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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きはら (3 months ago)
We had such a great experience. Beautiful castle, beautiful and clean rooms. It was truly an extraordinary and valuable experience. We stayed in a room in the castle and it was a wonderful day experiencing the Middle Ages. Dinner at the restaurant was very delicious. Breakfast had a wide variety of items, and there were over 5 types of egg dishes alone. I'm very satisfied. I would like to stay again. I promise it will be a valuable experience for you. This is a highly recommended hotel.
Krzysztof Kruszczynski (5 months ago)
Zamek Kliczków – opinion Hello followers, Last month we visited Kliczków Castle. My wife and I received a gift voucher for a two-day stay at Kliczków Castle in Osiecznica. The gift was a big surprise for us and we were very excited about this stay. It looked promising, especially since the pictures on the internet were promising. But from the beginning. I booked the voucher we received directly at the hotel reception and set the arrival date, everything by phone. The room was supposed to be a double room, cozy and with a nice view. We arrived on time, parked the car in one of the three parking lots. After passing through the main gate, we went straight to the reception, which is located in the former stable. The reception staff was friendly and quick. We went to the room for a quick change, because dinner was already waiting for us. Dinner was supposed to be waiting for us in the restaurant, unfortunately after a longer search it turned out that dinner is located in the banquet hall. High in the attic. Lack of information translated into a longer time searching for the banquet hall. The next morning, swimming pool and then breakfast. There was a buffet, a long, abundant line of tables in the hall on the first floor, with several rooms (rooms) where you could have breakfast at a clean table, with comfortable chairs. After breakfast, sightseeing around the castle, taking pictures, videos, complete relaxation. Dinner again, this time in the same place where breakfast was. Dinner according to the menu to choose from two types of dishes. One meat dish, one vegetarian dish: soup, main course and dessert. Everything seemed great, but I have to point out a few significant shortcomings. Room - small, dark room with a low ceiling, dirty carpet, cobwebs on the walls. Additionally, the window in the room was small, and the view from the window was straight onto the roof of the former riding hall, which now houses the swimming pool. There was no view of the park around the castle. The room itself was equipped with two single beds. The beds are low, hard, uncomfortable. Generally - a huge minus. Swimming pool - small, intimate, clean. However, the lack of a lifeguard is a big minus. Additionally, in the men's locker room, the equipment leaves much to be desired. Worn-out benches, lockers and non-working showers - only one works. Dirty curtain separating the pool from the changing room. Service - no possibility to order regular ice cream and coffee to the room due to lack of service. (sic!) unacceptable in such a hotel. Lack of sufficient service in the cafe and lack of proper equipment in the cafe generates huge problems in customer service. Queue about 40 minutes waiting. Castle tour included in the price - PLN 40 even for hotel guests! Lack of interesting animation for hotel guests, lack of proper information about breakfasts, dinners. The surroundings of the castle, parks, walking paths and bike paths, poorly or not marked at all, not developed. There are no interesting places.
Grace Miles (7 months ago)
We loved our stay at Zamek Kliczkow! The people were so nice, the rooms were clean and spacious, and the food was amazing. It was super relaxing and a good mid-point for our trip to Poland.
Mike Prater (12 months ago)
We stayed again!! The staff are very friendly and very helpful! The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious! Just to walk in the courtyard is a joy. To see the architecture and beautiful structures can your time away. From the horses, the pizza parlor with burgers and onion rings, and the ice cream. To the grounds around the castle you walk and enjoy your day! A truly amazing place I hope to bring my family back to!! Thank you for taking care of us.
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