The Tales of Lower Silesia

A journey through the Polish region of legends and mysteries

Told in collaboration with

Centennial HallThe Gold Mine in Złoty StokNational Museum in WrocławMilicz PondsCapitol Musical Theatre The Bear CaveUNESCO World Heritage
and 15 more storytellers

Introduction

Discover a mythical land in southwestern Poland

How many bird species inhabit the Milicz Ponds?
Some are local nesters, others are migratory
270
Cranes by the Milicz Ponds (Agnieszka Florczyk)
How many spires does Moszna Castle have?
99
Moszna Palace (Michal Siarek)

The Golden Train 🚂

This imposing castle has been built on a hill in the city of Walbrzych. It's an area of great interest amongst locals and tourists. It's believed that in the area an old train loaded with a cargo of gold and treasures had been hidden. Buried underground or hidden in the dense forest, the golden train has not been found so far.

Queen Daisy 👑

Queen Daisy is probably the most memorable owner of the residence. A great beauty and of a kind heart, she was well liked by her servants and the locals. When she died, her body was located in the dedicated family mausoleum. In the end, her remains were moved by the servant a couple of times. The place of her burial remains unknown and it's said that her ghost haunts the castle.

The Labyrinth 🪨

In 1941, the castle was raided. An intricate system of underground tunnels were built beneath the castle. It's not clear what the tunnels were meant to be. Some say they were shelters, others that it was a weapon factory, or yet something else. Now, tourists can enter some of the narrow, wet, and dark tunnels, but the whole tunnel complex is not available to a wider public.

The Storm ⚡

According to a local legend, a ghost haunting the castle is actually not the famous Princess Daisy. It's believed that the spectre had been seen even before Daisy lived in the castle. This legend says that another princess died there on her wedding day. During her wedding, there was a huge storm. The bride had never seen such big thunders so she went up to the window to take a closer look. One of the thunders hit her she died on the spot.

The Malady ⚰

Young Queen Daisy was a blond beauty with piercing blue eyes. However, when she grew older, her health was deteriorating rapidly. She might have been afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The illness causes, among other symptoms, severe muscle weakness, double vision and mental problems. The end of her life Queen Daisy spent in a wheelchair in quite some pain.

Cross the Moat of Książ Castle

Click on each dot to discover a secret

See the castle

Did you know...

According to a local legend, a train loaded with gold and gems vanished in a tunnel in Lower Silesia during World War II. Many have searched for it, but it remains a mystery.

Piece together the castles

With this special jigsaw puzzle

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Chapter three

Explore the city of over 100 bridges and 600 dwarves

You run into city gnomes

They can help you find your way

What was the Church of Peace in Jawor made from?
Wood
Ceiling ornaments of Evangelical Church of Peace in Jawor

Chapter four

You find a few historical artefacts

What is this?
Hint: It was intended to create an optical illusion that enlarges the room
Polychromy
Polychromes in the paper mill in Duszniki

More from Poland

Discover another fascinating city - Kraków

📜 Post-scriptum

Travel back to your favourite places in Lower Silesia

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