Zamek Książąt Pomorskich

Darłowo

At the Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes in Darłowo you will find everything such a place needs: mighty brick walls, a labyrinth of historic halls and corridors, stories of a king turned pirate and, finally, legends of untold treasures and of the White Lady who haunts the castle at night. For dessert, there is also the survey exhibition “Dirlov – Rugenwalde – Darłowo. A Town on the Baltic”. There is nothing left to do but go and explore – with an audio guide, of course!The history of the Darłowo castle begins in the distant Middle Ages, when these lands were ruled by the Dukes of Pomerania of the House of Griffins. It was they who built the first stronghold on a river island, which they extended and modernised over the following centuries. During a walk with the audio guide you have the chance to learn about all the phases of the building's construction and many related curiosities, such as a toilet… hidden in the wall.The fortunes of many of the dukes who resided in Darłowo were extraordinary and often adventurous. Eric of Pomerania remains a mysterious figure to this day – for a time during his turbulent life he was King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and later a Baltic pirate. He spent his last years in Darłowo and was buried in the local parish church. He is said to have left behind great treasures, symbolised by a golden dove found in his tomb.The castle also has its own White Lady – a ghost who wanders through the chambers. She is said to be Duchess Zofia, about whom you will learn more by listening to our audio guide.