Visit the residences of Silesia’s industrial and financial magnates

Większyce Palace

Although picturesque, Większyce Palace is an example of a relatively modest residence belonging to a wealthy 19th-century family. It has the character of a suburban residence surrounded by a park. It was built in the Neo-Gothic style on the site of an earlier wooden manor house around 1871 through the efforts of Marc Heymann (Heimann), who came from a family of Wrocław bankers. The estate had previously been acquired by his father, Ernst, the founder of a prominent bank headquartered on the Market Square in Wrocław and a co-founder of the city’s stock exchange. In 1912, the palace was sold to Emil Phyrkosch, a pioneer of the chemical industry in Racibórz. His company, “Ceres”, was the first in Upper Silesia to produce artificial fertilisers. This small yet luxurious palace surrounded by greenery was certainly an excellent place of rest for the busy financial elite. Today, anyone can find a moment of respite here – a walk through the park, lunch in the palace restaurant and admiration of the beautifully restored, richly decorated interiors allow visitors to step back in time for a while and relax as the 19th-century elite once did.

Moszna Castle

Moszna Castle is one of the most recognisable symbols of the wealth generated by the development of 19th-century industry in Silesia. Although its history goes back to earlier times, from 1866 it was the main seat of the Tiele-Winkler family, known as the “aristocracy of coal and steel”. After a fire in 1896, the Baroque residence was partially destroyed, which prompted its owners to rebuild it in the extraordinary, eclectic form that continues to impress to this day.

Be sure to step inside, because this is where you can best travel back to the times of its former owners - the tour of the chambers includes several remarkable interiors. You will visit the guests’ waiting room, the former mirror hall, the vestibule, the library, the gallery, the count’s room, the Golden Apartment and the chapel. In the castle chambers, there is an audio system and information boards through which visitors can learn about the history of the castle and the von Tiele-Winckler family, to whom the residence owes its present form. Touring the towers is a unique attraction even for the most demanding visitors. Each of the 99 majestic structures hides its own story. Although it is impossible to climb them all, just a few are enough to feel the extraordinary atmosphere of this place. The climb up the steep stairs leads to a reward – the views of the vast surrounding park and the area beyond will remain in the memory for a long time. What is more, there is no need to rush your visit to the residence – Moszna Castle offers accommodation and a restaurant, so your stay in this charming place can last as long as you wish.

Sulisław Palace

The history of Sulisław Palace also includes a chapter connected with a family of wealthy industrialists. As early as the 17th century, there was a manor house with a farm here, and the estate passed through the hands of many owners – for a time it even belonged to the King of Prussia. An important moment in the history of the residence came in 1888, when the 29-year-old Hans Karl von Schaffgotsch, son of Joanna from nearby Kopice, became the head of the estate. Johanna von Schaffgotsch, known as the “Silesian Cinderella”, possessed an extraordinary fortune comprising numerous mines, steelworks and extensive lands – she was one of the richest women of her time in Germany. Hans Karl was not the ideal heir. Because of his risky financial operations and extravagant lifestyle, the family tried to limit his role in managing the estate. That is why it was his mother who decided to buy the palace and take control of it – this decision was intended to ensure the stability and security of the family’s property. Hans Karl von Schaffgotsch resided here for only twenty years; later, the estate was sold to the von Franken-Sierstorpff family from nearby Jędrzejów. During the Schaffgotsch period, a picturesque palace was built here in the spirit of English Neo-Gothic, and today it serves as a luxurious five-star hotel. On site, guests can make use of the SPA zone, offering soothing Ayurvedic treatments, while a visit to the palace restaurant, serving exquisite and original dishes, completes the exceptional character of a stay in this place.

Tipy v okolí

Places of interest:

Footwear Trail in Krapkowice
Marina in Krapkowice
Karolinka Golf Park in Kamień Śląski
Blechhammer 1944 in Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Museum of Silesian Porcelain in Tułowice
Farska Stodoła (The Parish Barn) in Biedrzychowice

Tipy na ubytování

Recommended accommodation:

Hotel Salve in Głogówek
Florres Restaurant and Hotel Centre in Pawłowiczki
Hotel Zamkowy Młyn in Krapkowice
Hotel Hugo in Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Hotel Court Wellness & SPA in Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Hotel Domino in Niemodlin

Tipy na stravování

Recommended restaurants:

Salve Restaurant in Głogówek
Restaurant at Większyce Palace
Restaurant at Hotel Hugo in Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Zamkowy Młyn Restaurant in Krapkowice
Kamieniec Restaurant in Kamień Śląski
Na Wyspie Restaurant in Niemodlin