Ogrodzieniec Castle is a Renaissance (rebuilt from earlier Gothic castle) castle in Podzamcze, Silesian Voivodeship (Polish Jura), Poland, and a filming location for The Witcher (2019), Janosik (1974) and The Revenge (Zemsta) (2001) among other productions. Dating to 1350s-1370s. It is owned by Seweryn Boner (Boner family).
Location: Podzamcze, Silesian Voivodeship (Polish Jura), Poland
Verified facts
- Located in Podzamcze, Silesian Voivodeship (Polish Jura)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10904, SRC-10905, SRC-12593, SRC-12594 - Appeared in The Witcher (tv, 2019)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10904, SRC-10905, SRC-11186, SRC-11557, SRC-12923 - Appeared in Janosik (tv, 1974)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10904, SRC-10906, SRC-11187 - Built in 1350s-1370s
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10904, SRC-10906, SRC-12594 - Architectural style: Renaissance (rebuilt from earlier Gothic castle)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10904, SRC-10906, SRC-11861, SRC-12017, SRC-12594 - Owned by Seweryn Boner (Boner family) (c.1523–16th century)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10904, SRC-10906, SRC-11861, SRC-12594, SRC-14419 - Appeared in The Revenge (Zemsta) (movie, 2001)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10904, SRC-12017, SRC-12593, SRC-10906, SRC-13228 - Appeared in The Knight (Rycerz) (movie, 1980)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10904, SRC-12017, SRC-12593, SRC-13672 - Historic designation: Polish Register of Monuments (rejestr zabytków), no. A/771/67, 17 June 1967
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11861, SRC-12206, SRC-11187, SRC-13229 - Historic designation: Register of monuments (rejestr zabytków), reg. no. 771/67 of 17.06.1967
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11861, SRC-11187, SRC-13229
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10904 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogrodzieniec_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10905 — https://thirdeyetraveller.com/ogrodzieniec-castle-witcher-castle-poland/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10906 — https://www.budowle.pl/building/ogrodzieniec-castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11186 — Where Is The Witcher Filmed? Every European Location – Refinery29 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11187 — Zamek Ogrodzieniec – Wikipedia (Polish) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11557 — https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2019/12/the-witcher-filming-locations-castle-cintra-aretuza (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11861 — Zabytek.pl (Polish National Heritage Board register) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12017 — https://www.polandtraveltours.com/en/what-to-see/visiting-ogrodzieniec-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12206 — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21155924 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12593 — Filming in Castle Ogrodzieniec — Castle Ogrodzieniec (official) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12594 — Medieval Heritage – Podzamcze Castle Ogrodzieniec (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12923 — ScreenRant – The Witcher Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13228 — Filmweb (Polish film press) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13229 — Polskie Zabytki (heritage catalogue of Polish monuments) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13672 — Śląskie. Informacja Turystyczna (official Silesian Voivodeship tourism portal) — Śląskie filmowe (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14419 — National Geographic Polska — Zamek Ogrodzieniec to „biały klejnot" Polski (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Janosik filmed?
Ogrodzieniec Castle, in Podzamcze, Silesian Voivodeship (Polish Jura), is a real-world filming location used for Janosik. This property has also appeared on screen in The Knight, The Revenge, The Witcher.
Where was The Knight filmed?
Ogrodzieniec Castle, in Podzamcze, Silesian Voivodeship (Polish Jura), is a real-world filming location used for The Knight. This property has also appeared on screen in Janosik, The Revenge, The Witcher.
Where was The Revenge filmed?
Ogrodzieniec Castle, in Podzamcze, Silesian Voivodeship (Polish Jura), is a real-world filming location used for The Revenge. This property has also appeared on screen in Janosik, The Knight, The Witcher.
Where was The Witcher filmed?
Ogrodzieniec Castle, in Podzamcze, Silesian Voivodeship (Polish Jura), is a real-world filming location used for The Witcher. This property has also appeared on screen in Janosik, The Knight, The Revenge.
Where is Ogrodzieniec Castle located?
Ogrodzieniec Castle is located in Podzamcze, Silesian Voivodeship (Polish Jura).