The working part of the fortress
The Outer Bailey (the Low Castle) was the working base of the fortress — it held the workshops, granaries, stables and the supply base for the garrison. This part kept Europe's largest Gothic fortress running day to day and under siege.
The Karwan
The Karwan is a large utility building — the former cart house and armoury, where wagons, equipment and weapons were kept. Its severe, massive brick architecture contrasts with the ceremonial halls of the Middle and High Castles.
Walls, moats and gates
- Defensive walls — the outer ring of the fortress's defences
- Moats — separating the parts of the complex from one another
- Gates and drawbridges — the way into the castle complex
- A walk along the Nogat beside the outer walls
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- The outer part of the complex above the Nogat
- Admission
- Part of the castle visiting route
- Time needed
- 20–40 min
- The Karwan
- Massive brick working architecture
- Access
- Through the gates and drawbridges
- Tip
- A good start before the Middle and High Castles
When to go
Quiet, with good light on the brick walls.
The entrance area is crowded — come early.
Atmospheric, with golden light on the walls.
Raw; some of the working rooms may be closed.
Other sights in Malbork
Straight-line distances from „The Outer Bailey and the Karwan" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
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