Książ Castle (Zamek Książ) is a castle in Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, and a filming location for The Zone of Interest (Strefa interesów) (2023) and Tajemnica twierdzy szyfrów (2007). Built in 1288–1292 (rebuilt repeatedly to 1908–1915).
Location: Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Zone of Interest (Strefa interesów) (movie, 2023) — as Party/reception scenes shot in the Maximilian Hall and adjoining salons (January 2022)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15339, SRC-15340 - Appeared in Tajemnica twierdzy szyfrów (tv, 2007) — as One of the Lower Silesian castle filming locations of the WWII drama
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15340, SRC-15337 - Built 1288–1292 (rebuilt repeatedly to 1908–1915)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15341, SRC-16696, SRC-17211 - Historic designation: Pomnik historii (Historic Monument of Poland), designated 2025; Rejestr zabytków (register of monuments)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15341, SRC-16696, SRC-17211
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15337 — https://viva.pl/styl-zycia/podroze/zobacz-bajkowe-zamki-polski-ktore-staly-sie-planem-filmowym-jeden (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15339 — https://dzieje.pl/wiadomosci/zdjecia-do-strefy-interesow-powstawaly-min-w-zamku-ksiaz-w-walbrzychu (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15340 — https://www.ksiaz.pl/news-9672-Filmy_nakrecone_w_Zamku_Ksiaz.php (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15341 — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamek_Ksi%C4%85%C5%BC (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16696 — https://nid.pl/en/2026/07/02/wakacje-z-nid-zamek-ksiaz/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17211 — https://www.gov.pl/web/kultura/zamek-ksiaz-w-walbrzychu-i-sanatorium-w-trzebiechowie–odwiedz-nowe-p (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Tajemnica twierdzy szyfrów filmed?
Książ Castle (Zamek Książ), in Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, is a real-world filming location used for Tajemnica twierdzy szyfrów. This property has also appeared on screen in The Zone of Interest.
Where was The Zone of Interest filmed?
Książ Castle (Zamek Książ), in Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, is a real-world filming location used for The Zone of Interest. This property has also appeared on screen in Tajemnica twierdzy szyfrów.
Where is Książ Castle (Zamek Książ) located?
Książ Castle (Zamek Książ) is located in Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship.