The castle was begun to be built by the 13th century as the residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. After the defeat of the Order at Grunwald, the castle became a royal residence and served as a huge armoury. Later, the Great Refectory and the palace were added to the castle.
The red brick walls of the Middle and High Castle, the fortifications with towers and gates and various technical solutions that were innovative in the Middle Ages, such as the interesting central heating system, are impressive.
The castle museum is currently housed here, and displays collections of military equipment, amberware, porcelain, faience, furniture and jewellery.
Tourists are attracted by the "light and sound" theatrical performance, which leaves an unforgettable impression, and by visiting the castle at night. Concerts and knights' feasts in medieval style are organised in the castle halls. On the last Saturday-Sunday of July, an open-air event called "Siege of Malbork" is organised.
