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Modlin Fortress

ul. Bema 200C, 05-160 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, woj. mazowieckie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Fortresses & Fortifications

Modlin Fortress

Location and surroundings

Modlin Fortress is located in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, at the confluence of the Vistula and the Narew, north-west of Warsaw.

History

One of the largest fortresses in Europe; its barracks (the Long House) are considered the longest building in Europe (approx. 2250 m). Expanded in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

What to see

The Red Tower (Tatar Tower), barracks, powder magazines and the fortification system; you can explore on foot, by bike or by car.

Who it is for

For history enthusiasts, families and tourists visiting the Warsaw area.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Self-guided visits of the grounds or guided tours (after prior contact)
  • Selected interior facilities are paid

Season and hours

High season (May-Sep): Wed-Thu 12:00-17:00, Fri-Sun 11:00-18:00; low season (Oct-Apr): Fri-Sun 12:00-16:00 (closed Mondays).

Getting there

On foot, by bike or by car; entry to the inner grounds is paid. Free parking in the area (residential district).

Contact

  • WWW: twierdzamodlin.pl
Cost: Wstęp na teren wewnętrzny: ok. 5 zł/godz. (parking/wjazd); zwiedzanie obiektów wewnętrznych płatne wg oferty Visit duration: From approx. 1 hr to several hours (walk around the grounds) Seasonality: Year-round; fuller offer in season Opening hours: V-IX: śr-czw 12-17, pt-nd 11-18; X-IV: pt-nd 12-16

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Parking

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Kontakt

Source: https://twierdzamodlin.pl/zwiedzanie/turysci-indywidualni-zwiedzanie-samodzielne/; https://twierdzamodlin.com/; https://www.nocowanie.pl/twierdza_modlin,161891.html