Castles around Kargowa offer insights into the region's historical significance and architectural heritage. The area is characterized by its historical residences, including Baroque palaces, set within a landscape that has seen centuries of development. Kargowa itself has roots dating back to the 14th century, with its historical edifices reflecting various periods of Polish history. The surrounding natural environment often includes parks and green spaces associated with these historical sites.
Last updated: October 19, 2026
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The Trzebiechowski palace and park complex in its current form was created between 1876-1901 in the style of French 18th-century residential architecture. The author of the last reconstruction of the palace is the renowned Austrian architect Wiktor Rumpelmayer. Currently, the palace houses an educational center.
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A place worth visiting, a restored palace and palace-park complex with beautiful alleys, benches, gazebos, and a floating pier, constitute a charming place for relaxation. The interior of the palace is not open to visitors.
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Originally, an older building existed on the site of today's castle in Zabór (German: Saabor), but the current shape of the palace is the work of Joannes Schönaich, who commissioned the construction of a new, late Baroque residence in the years 1677-1683. The palace was built on a square-like plan, with four corner projections and a central courtyard, which was characteristic of palace complexes of the time. In 1711, the castle was acquired by Frederick Augustus von Cosel, the illegitimate son of King Augustus II the Strong and Countess Cosel. He commissioned further expansion and modernization works, transforming the palace into an impressive Baroque residence. During this period, the interiors gained rich decoration, and a large park in the French and later English style was created around the castle, which is an integral part of it to this day. Zabór became one of the most representative estates in Silesia at that time. Over the following centuries, the castle changed owners. In the 19th century it belonged to the von Schmettau family, and then to Prince Frederick Augustus of Anhalt-Dessau. A key change in the history of the castle came in 1945. After the end of World War II and the annexation of the Partition to Poland, the castle became state property. The castle in the Partition survived the war in relatively good condition. In the post-war years, the castle was adapted to the Provincial Children's Sanatorium, and then to the Center for the Treatment of Children and Youth. This medical function was maintained for many decades, which contributed to the preservation of the historic substance of the building. The interiors of the palace were adapted to the needs of a medical facility, losing some of their original decor.
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The Baroque castle (palace) was rebuilt in 1745 and 1957. From the 18th century, it was the property of the Counts of Cosel, then the Princes of Siedlisko: Johann Carl, Prince of Schönaich-Carolath, married to Johanna Wilhelmina, Princess of Anhalt-Köthen, and their younger son Ferdinand (born 1763)[3]. The last owner of the palace before World War II was the second wife of the last German Emperor, Wilhelm II Hohenzollern, Hermina, who lived in the palace until 1922 and after the emperor's death until April 1945. From 1956, the palace housed a tuberculosis preventorium for children, from 1976 - a Children's Sanatorium, and from 1998 - a Centre for the Treatment of Children and Youth. The castle together with the farmstead, which includes: three outbuildings, an outbuilding (currently a school), a stable (currently a hotel), a morgue, a greenhouse, two utility buildings and a park constitute the castle complex. Above the main entrance in the cartouche are the coats of arms: the Schönaich-Carolath family (on the left) and a complication of coats of arms (on the right, including: in the central field of the shield and in the upper right field the coat of arms of Saxony, Count von Schlabrendorf).
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The Baroque castle (palace) was rebuilt in 1745 and 1957. From the 18th century, it was the property of the Counts of Cosel, then the Princes of Siedlisko: Johann Carl, Prince of Schönaich-Carolath, married to Johanna Wilhelmina, Princess of Anhalt-Köthen, and their younger son Ferdinand (born 1763)[3]. The last owner of the palace before World War II was the second wife of the last German Emperor, Wilhelm II Hohenzollern, Hermina, who lived in the palace until 1922 and after the emperor's death until April 1945. From 1956, the palace housed a tuberculosis preventorium for children, from 1976 - a Children's Sanatorium, and from 1998 - a Centre for the Treatment of Children and Youth. The castle together with the farmstead, which includes: three outbuildings, an outbuilding (currently a school), a stable (currently a hotel), a morgue, a greenhouse, two utility buildings and a park constitute the castle complex. Above the main entrance in the cartouche are the coats of arms: the Schönaich-Carolath family (on the left) and a complication of coats of arms (on the right, including: in the central field of the shield and in the upper right field the coat of arms of Saxony, Count von Schlabrendorf).
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The Baroque palace in Zabór was rebuilt twice in the past, in 1745 and 1957. Since the 18th century, it was the property of the Counts of Cosel, and later of the Princes of Siedlisko, the Schönaich-Carolath family. The last owner of the palace before World War II was the second wife of the last German Emperor, Wilhelm II Hohenzollern, who lived there until April 1945. In 1956, a tuberculosis preventorium for children was established in the palace. In 1976, a Children's Sanatorium was established, and in 1998, the Children and Youth Treatment Centre, which provides assistance to the youngest to this day. The entire area of the facility is the palace with a farm, which includes: three buildings, an outbuilding (currently a school), a stable (currently a hotel), a morgue, a greenhouse, two farm buildings and a park.
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The Kargowa Palace, also known as Pałac w Kargowej or Schloss Unruhstadt, has a rich history dating back to the 17th century with the Unrug family. It played a significant role in Polish history, notably when King August II the Strong acquired it in 1730 and planned extensive reconstructions. Although the royal complex was destroyed in 1735, the Unruh family's palace was rebuilt, and it stands as a testament to Baroque architecture and the aristocratic life of 18th-century Poland. Polish kings August II and his son August III visited the palace.
While the Kargowa Palace itself is currently privately owned and not open for public tours, its historical significance, Baroque architecture, and the surrounding park make it a notable site. The accompanying park, which originated in the 17th century, is a popular leisure spot for residents and offers picturesque views, especially in autumn.
Yes, Trzebiechów Palace is freely accessible. It was originally built for the Reuss prince couple and now functions as a school complex. You can also explore its adjoining park.
Bojadła Palace, originally built in 1707, was rebuilt in 1735 after a fire and has been undergoing further restoration since 2021. Similarly, Castle in Zabor, a Baroque castle, was rebuilt in 1745 and again in 1957.
The castles and palaces around Kargowa primarily showcase Baroque architecture. This style is characterized by grandiose proportions, ornate decorations, and intricate details, as seen in the Kargowa Palace with its 'U' plan and concave bay. Many of these historical residences, like Zabór Palace, feature impressive Baroque elements and extensive parks.
Yes, Castle in Zabor, historically owned by the Counts of Cosel and later the Princes of Siedlisko, now houses a Centre for the Treatment of Children and Youth. Similarly, Trzebiechów Palace currently functions as a school complex.
The region around Kargowa offers various outdoor activities. You can find numerous routes for gravel biking, running, and road cycling. For example, there are gravel biking routes like the 'Sulechów Castle – Railway Viaduct loop' and running trails such as the 'Running loop from Kargowa'. You can explore these and more on the Gravel biking around Kargowa, Running Trails around Kargowa, and Road Cycling Routes around Kargowa guide pages.
Yes, Trzebiechów Palace is considered family-friendly, offering free access to its grounds and park. While not all castles may have specific family activities, their extensive parks often provide pleasant spaces for families to explore.
Many historical residences around Kargowa are set within extensive parks and green spaces. The Kargowa Palace, for instance, features a 6.5-hectare park with 25 tree species, including venerable plane trees, beeches, and yews. A particularly impressive beech tree in the park has a circumference of 750 cm and is 28 meters tall. These parks offer picturesque natural environments to enjoy alongside the historical architecture.
Zabór Palace has a notable connection to German royalty. The last owner of the palace before World War II was Hermina, the second wife of the last German Emperor, Wilhelm II Hohenzollern, who lived there until April 1945.
Sulechów Castle is the oldest building in Sulechów, built at the beginning of the 14th century by Duke Konrad III of Głogów. It is a late classicist building that now houses a House of Culture, and it contains a chapel built in 1701 for King Friedrich I.


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