Wrocław: To Project Riese and Książ Castle Tour
ID: GYG863450-1361530
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Discover Project Riese, one of the biggest secrets of WW2 and explore misterious nazi tunnels.
Explore the third largest castle in Poland and learn why W. Churchill or John Quincy Adams came there.
After meeting the driver he will take you to Underground Town "Osówka" which is one of three complexes (of Project Riese) opened for tourists.
The work was commenced in the middle of 1943. It led to the creation of a huge system of concrete corridors, fortifications and halls. The purpose of this work was kept secret. Some claim it was meant to be Adolf Hitler’s secret headquarters. Others say these halls were built for underground armament factories designated to produce secret weapon.
Tourists explore tunnels only with groups guided by the local guide in polish language. Those who do not speak polish can use audioguides in many languages. The tour takes around one hour.
After that part driver will need 30 minutes to drive you to Książ Castle which you will explore by yourself with very good audioguides.
Ksiaz Castle is the third largest castle in Poland with more then 400 rooms. It was built in XIII century as one of many defense castle to protect the border of the province.
It has been rebuilt many times in it's history and now it is one of the biggest attraction of the Lower Silesia province.
The history of the castle is connected with the family von Hochberg which was one of the richest and famous aristocratic family in Europe.
On the tour (with audioguides) you will see beautyfull interiors and listen great stories of the family and great guests visiting the castle. Visitors can stay here for max 2,5h.
Between May and September visitors can also admire amasing castle's gardens and taraces.
This tour does not include entrance to castle tunnels.
After visiting the castle you will be taken back to Wrocław. Usually drive is max 1,5h.
Highlights
- Enjoy scenic drive throw polish country side
- Discover secrets of WW2
- Explore Castle interiors and learn about people who lived there
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Driver will meet you in front of main entrance to the Monopol Hotel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.