The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Bytów, Poland, is a striking red-brick fortress dating back to the late 14th century. Built by the Teutonic Knights, it later served as a residence for Pomeranian dukes and has been carefully restored to showcase its medieval architecture. Today, you can explore its thick walls, towers, and museum exhibitions that bring the region’s history to life. An interesting fact is that despite its stern appearance, the castle once functioned not only as a stronghold but also as an administrative center and a cultural hub. And for modern-day adventurers, our friend poppjan left behind a penguin stone hidden within the castle walls, waiting as a small guardian of this centuries-old landmark.

Last known location – 54.1684620N, 17.4912440E 

To become part of the penguin huddle and receive your own penguin stones to hide, fill out the contact form below or email me at [email protected] with the subject “Penguin Stone Project.“ Note: By submitting your information, you’re giving us permission to use your email.

To see the location of the other penguin stones below.