The Castle Museum at Malbork represents one of the greatest historical attractions in Poland itself. Once the nexus of one of the most powerful states on the Baltic, this gargantuan edifice was founded by Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights Siegfried von Feuchtwangen in 1309. There's enough to get your teeth into here to justify a full day out. You'll have join a Polish tour or pay the big bucks for an English one, but there are pocket guides to help bring it all to life. Jump on a train from Gdansk and it's a 30-40 minute journey to the town costing a mere 8 zloty each way. The station is a ten minute walk from the castle. Get there before 2:00pm or you might not be able to see the inside!
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