Tourism is our future

Similarly to other municipalities and communes in the Baltic Sea Region, Malbork is facing today big economic challenges. However, the new situation cannot and does not stop the economic development of the town, possibly due to the consequent realization of planned investments, active promotion and a number of successes in gaining the external funds.

Years 2007-2010 will be remembered as the period of the most significant changes in Malbork's road and tourist infrastructure ever. Complete reconstruction of the central street of town created an area of new quality tourist services. Malbork became also the place, where tourists and inhabitants may spend their time actively and benefit from a rich recreational offer by visiting one of the biggest rope parks in Poland, playing tennis or climbing a hiking wall.

Miniature of famous Malbork Castle and a fountain with water and colours dancing in the rhythm of music- these are just some of the changes introduced in the heart of the town.

The town's actions are focused on creating a new public space and attractive cultural offer. Malbork is a splendid venue for concerts, open-air spectacles, theatrical performances and sporting events, famed above all for its flagship open-air cultural events, the Siege of Malbork, and - from this year - Magic Malbork Show.

From 2010 these events will be taking place in specially prepared area, created from the EU Funds. During the last three years Malbork achieved the most significant successes in gaining the external funds ever. The projects already completed, in realization or planned within next 3 years are worth 55 mln PLN (over 13.000.000 EUR), with the external help of 40 mln PLN (9.500.000 EUR).

Malbork should be remembered not only for its castle, but also for extraordinary atmosphere, unique monuments and wonderful attractions. Investments in tourist and recreational infrastructure, attractive cultural events, increasing number of tourists and employees working in the tourist branch -this is our answer for unemployment and other crisis difficulties. Though the budget for 2010 is very challenging, the actions will create solid basis forthe future.