Despite the fact that the Silver Gora Fortress is not the only fortified object on the land of Kłodzko, it is definitely worth a visit. Attracting with its unusual architecture and picturesque location, however, it will appeal not only to lovers of militaries or history. Now see what the Silver Mountain Fortress has to offer: sightseeing, price list, access.
Who built the fortress in Silver Mountain?
The fortress in Srebrna Góra was established during the rule of Prussia for military security of Silesia conquered in 1740. The author of its original design was the engineer Ludwik Wilhelm Regler, while modifications were introduced by the then king of Prussia — Frederick II the Great himself. The building was erected on two adjacent hills lying above the Silver Pass — Fortreczna Góra (686 m above sea level) and Ostrog (627 m above sea level), from where the whole area was perfectly visible. This also, combined with the modern design for that time, contributed to the success that Silver Mountain Fortress achieved in the field of defense. More than 4,000 workers were involved in its construction, and the work itself lasted 12 years.
What to see in Srebrna Góra?
The fortress in Srebrna Góra is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, and visiting it is an opportunity to see what soldier life was like in the 18th century. The tour itinerary includes, among other things:
- Donjon — located in the center of the fortress, the building consists of 4 huge, curtain-connected towers. Once it served residential and defensive purposes, and today as the largest building of its kind in Europe, it is a significant tourist attraction. Once there were warehouses, armory, powder house, chapel, bakery, brewery or craft workshops, among others, which made the fort self-sufficient and could survive up to a 5-month siege.
- Underground casemates — they consist of 151 fortress rooms spread over 3 floors.
- Soldiers' chamber with equipment.
- Exhibition of the uniforms of soldiers from the 18th century.
- Black Powder Weapon Action Show.
- Fortress artillery.
- Temporary exhibitions.
Visiting the Silver Mountain Fortress takes place accompanied by a guide dressed in Napoleonic era attire, which is an additional attraction.
How long does it take to visit the Silver Mountain Fortress?
In the case of the basic tourist route, the sightseeing time is about 70 minutes, however, it is worth booking a little more time, because this is not all that Silver Góra Fortress has to offer. Entrance tickets also give you the opportunity to walk independently around the building area, during which you can go out to the observation deck on the Donjon crown and admire the views extending to the Bardzkie Mountains, Sowie and Opava Mountains, as well as the Śnieżnik Massif. A considerable attraction, moreover, is the herd of fortress goats.
Lovers of strong impressions can try night sightseeing. It is organized every Saturday of the year, but after gathering a group of at least 20 people. Srebrna Góra Fortress also organizes various events, including stag and hen parties, trainings and corporate events.
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How much does a ticket to the fortress cost?
For those who want to see what the Silver Mountain fortress looks like inside, the price list provides for normal and discount tickets at the price of 40 and 30 zlotys respectively, with children under 4 years old entering free of charge. Those entitled to discounts must have a document that confirms this. They can be used by children, pupils, students, pensioners and pensioners. It is also worth remembering that not only the Silver Mountain Fortress itself costs. Parking, which is closest to it, is also paid.
How to get to Srebrna Góra Fortress?
Due to the surroundings in which the Srebrna Góra Fortress is located, access is only possible to the parking lot, which is about 1 km walk away. It is located at Srebrna Pass, from where an asphalt road surrounded by forest leads. The route to the fortress is further diversified by interesting riddles, making it seem shorter than it really is.
Getting to Srebrna Góra itself is also quite convenient — from Kłodzko it is about half an hour, and from Dusznik-Zdrój and Zieleniec less than an hour's drive. Therefore, when planning your visit to the Kłodzko Valley, you can book a hotel a little further than the Silver Gora Fortress. Accommodation of high standard and with access to many amenities is offered by Vital & SPA Resort Szarotka. Our guests can use, among others, free parking, a swimming pool complex or SPA salons. In turn, thanks to the convenient location of the property, many attractions are located in the vicinity, so you do not have to waste many hours driving. You can read about a few of them here: Bardzkie Mountains — hiking trails for everyone. Discover the Central Sudetenland.
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