Restauracja Biblioteka

In the Gatehouse of Książ Castle

Bib Gourmand · MICHELIN Guide 2026
Fine Dining Week 2026 · Best Menu and Best Debut

Open until 21:30
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Welcome

Biblioteka Restaurant at Książ Castle

Our restaurant is set in the Gatehouse of Książ Castle, in the former library of the Hochberg family. For decades these very walls held shelves of books reached for by the castle’s residents and guests. Today, instead of volumes, we serve carefully prepared dishes.

We cook every day: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 21:30 and on Sundays until 20:00, regardless of the castle’s sightseeing hours. Reservations are taken by phone at +48 664 487 436 or through the contact form.

Awards

Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide 2026

The Bib Gourmand distinction goes to restaurants where the quality of the cooking goes hand in hand with a fair price — and that is exactly the place we have built.

Biblioteka Restaurant at Książ Castle is among the 19 new addresses honoured in the MICHELIN Guide Poland 2026 selection, the first to cover the whole country. This edition distinguished 38 restaurants in Poland, and ours is the only one in Wałbrzych.

In summer 2026 the guests of the FineDiningWeek festival voted us Best Menu and Best Debut in the Wrocław category, and second place among the best restaurants in the region.

What the Bib Gourmand award means for our guests (in Polish)

See our profile in the MICHELIN Guide
The Biblioteka Restaurant team with the MICHELIN 2026 plaque in the courtyard of Książ CastleMICHELIN Guide 2026 emblem
The chefs of Biblioteka Restaurant in the gardens of Książ CastleFish in a herb crust with broccolini
About us

Biblioteka Restaurant

The name is no accident — the place our restaurant occupies really was a library. Here, the hungry and the curious once fed on book collections from around the world. Today we have gathered the world’s flavours to combine them on the plate without pretence, and to satisfy our guests’ hunger quite literally.

Looking for a restaurant in Wałbrzych for a quiet lunch or a longer dinner? See what to know before your visit (in Polish).

„Our place is more than a restaurant. It is where passion meets experience, completed by a remarkable interior whose walls remember more than one great story."
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Wine

The wine cellar in the Tower

500+hand-picked labels

Wine is the best companion to any conversation — so we set up our wine cellar in one of the most remarkable interiors of the Gatehouse, where you can browse every bottle without haste.

The Tower

An interior full of history

Here you browse the wine list among oak shelves and barrels, in light dimmed to the colour of evening. It is a place where wine is discovered slowly, glass by glass.

Wooden interior of the wine cellar in the Tower with wine shelves
Classic Europe

Old-world terroir

Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany and Rioja — centuries of French, Italian and Spanish winemaking tradition, bottled on our shelves.

A shelf made of barrels filled with wine bottles
New horizons

Bold vineyards of the world

The classic collection is completed by the southern hemisphere: Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand — joined by natural and artisan wines, full of aroma and made with modern precision.

A collection of natural wines on a wine-cellar shelf
Service

A sommelier’s guidance

You need not know the labels — our staff will suggest the right one for the dish, the mood and the occasion. From the first aperitif to a vintage Bordeaux at the end of the evening.

White wine being poured into a glass
To take away

Like a fine wine shop

A wine you enjoyed at the table can go home with you. Each of our five-hundred-plus labels is also available to take away, just like in a reputable wine shop.

A bottle of wine with a glass on a wine-cellar table
What to choose?

A guide to our wines

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House wines

  • Budynek Bramny Białe

    Our white house wine from Spain's La Mancha, 100% viura — dry and light, with peach and white currant notes. A versatile match for starters, salads and fish.

  • Zamek Książ Czerwone

    Our red house wine from La Mancha, 100% tempranillo — dry, ruby-coloured, with cherry and plum fruit and a light spicy touch. Good with meat dishes, pasta and cheese.

  • Frizzante z beczki

    Frizzin Vino Frizzante Bianco — a gently sparkling wine from the foothills of Conegliano, made using the Charmat method. Aromatic and light; an ideal aperitif that also suits mild cheeses, vegetables and seafood.

Sparkling wines

  • Cremant de Loire Brut

    Château des Cossé, Loire Valley — a dry chenin blanc cremant with aromas of pear, peach and white flowers. An elegant choice for a toast, an aperitif or seafood.

  • Calmaggiore Prosecco Extra Dry

    Masottina, Italy — an off-dry prosecco from the glera grape, fragrant with apple and melon and a floral finish. Light and joyful: for an aperitif or fruit desserts.

White wines

  • Dolnosielskie Cuvee

    Silesian Winery, Lower Silesia — an off-dry, juicy cuvee (souvignier gris, riesling, jutrzenka, solaris) with lime, pear and apricot aromas. A local wine for salads and lighter dishes.

  • Green Sun

    Sommer, Palatinate, Germany — an off-dry rivaner, crisp and full of ripe apple, citrus and herb aromas. Pairs with salads, poultry and light starters.

  • En La Parra

    Bodegas Nodus, Valencia — an organic, dry white from chardonnay and moscatel with an elegant finish and aromas of ripe pear and flowers. Good with fish and poultry.

  • Sárgamuskotály

    Sauska, Tokaj, Hungary — a dry yellow muscat aged sur lie; subtle aromas of elderflower, acacia and jasmine. A refreshing aperitif that also suits salads and Asian cuisine.

  • Seyval Blanc

    Dom Charbielin, Opole region — a dry Polish white, six months in barrel; creamy, with biscuit and peach aromas. Excellent with butter-fried fish and poultry in sauces.

  • The Sheep Reborn

    Bodegas Alceño, Spain — a crisp, fresh sauvignon blanc with green apple, gooseberry and passion fruit aromas. Made for fish, seafood and goat cheese.

  • The Tuesday Club

    Citizen Wine, Vinho Verde, Portugal — dry and brisk, with high acidity and citrus-grapefruit aromas. Ideal with seafood and light summer dishes.

  • Solaris

    Kazimierskie Wzgórza Winery, Lublin region — an off-dry, juicy Polish white with peach, sweet pear and apricot notes. A pleasant companion to cheeses and light starters.

Rosé and orange wines

  • Różowe Podkówka

    Eno-Podkówka Winery, Lower Silesia — an off-dry rosé from leon millot and marechal foch, fragrant with wild strawberry and stewed strawberry. For summer salads and snacks.

  • Pomarańczowe Pure Est

    Vinya Alforí, Valencia — an organic, off-dry orange wine from macabeo; quince preserve, gentle tannin and a juicy finish. An intriguing match for aged cheeses and aromatic dishes.

Red wines

  • NOBU 1830 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva

    Famiglia di Carlo, Abruzzo — a dry, deep riserva aged for at least two years; red-fruit jam, cocoa and vanilla with low acidity. For red meats and mature cheeses.

  • 12e Mezzo Primitivo Organic

    Varvaglione, Puglia — an off-dry, pleasantly fruity organic primitivo; sweet currants, cherries and delicate spice. For pizza, pasta and grilled meats.

  • Explore Malbec Organic

    Bodegas Krontiras, Mendoza, Argentina — a dry malbec after a year in barrel; ripe fruit, chocolate and coffee with firm tannin. The choice for steak and beef.

  • Cuvee Dissenay Pinot Noir

    LGI Wines, Languedoc — a dry pinot noir with gentle acidity and tannins; forest fruits, raspberries and pepper. Versatile with poultry, duck and mushroom dishes.

  • Campo Arriba Old Vines

    Señorío De Barahonda, Yecla, Spain — a dry old-vine blend (alicante bouschet, monastrell, syrah) aged in barrel; cherries, red currant and pomegranate. For lamb and grilled meats.

  • Côtes du Rhône

    Chateau de Manissy, Rhône Valley — a dry blend of grenache, counoise, carignan and syrah; ripe cherries, plums and herbs with a fresh finish. For roasted meats and mature cheeses.

Dessert wines

  • Ninja Kicks Riesling

    Schmitt Söhne, Mosel, Germany — a semi-sweet riesling with a refreshing finish and lime-lemon aromas. For desserts, and a great partner for spicy dishes too.

  • Brachetto Organic

    Icardi, Piedmont — a semi-sweet, very lightly sparkling red with wild rose, strawberry and cherry notes. Made for desserts — especially chocolate and fruit ones.

In the Castle Gate

Sznajder Café & Ice Cream Parlour

Right in the Gate leading to the courtyard is our café — usually the first to welcome guests, first with its buzz and a moment later with the smell of coffee. We serve carefully roasted beans from South America, teas from around the world, cakes and dessert monoportions from the hand of our master pastry chef. A chapter of its own is the ice cream, and none has made a greater career than the rose flavour — quite literally among all our guests.

The café is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, so you can visit us before entering the sightseeing route or right after it. Discover the Sznajder Café (in Polish).

A dessert monoportion from the Sznajder Café
Interior of the Sznajder Café — golden bar, espresso machine and cake display
Gift vouchers

One voucher, three places

A Biblioteka Restaurant voucher works throughout the Gatehouse: at a table in the restaurant, with a glass in the wine cellar in the Tower, and over coffee at the Sznajder Café. The recipient decides how to use it.

Vouchers are ordered by phone or email. We provide an account number and an individual voucher number for the transfer title; once payment is booked we send a printable voucher or prepare it for collection on site. An invoice is issued on request.

Order by phonekontakt@restauracjabiblioteka.pl
Gift voucher

Restauracja
Biblioteka

Restaurant · Wine cellar in the Tower · Sznajder Café

BON 2026 /

  • 200 zł

    Dinner for two: two main courses and two glasses of wine.

  • 300 zł

    Dinner for two with a starter, main courses and a glass of wine for each.

  • 500 zł

    Dinner for four with starters and a bottle of wine from the cellar.

  • 800 zł

    A celebratory dinner for four with tenderloin steak, a cheese board and a bottle of wine.

  • Any amount

    A voucher for a sum agreed at the time of ordering — also for coffee, cakes and ice cream at the Sznajder Café.

The suggestions are indicative and based on the current menu; prices at the Sznajder Café are lower than in the restaurant. A voucher is valid for 12 months from purchase, can be used over several visits, and any unused balance is not paid out in cash.

Heritage

Where history meets flavour

Karl Johannes Endemann

Before anyone dined here, people read here — and not a little: the Hochberg book collection numbered over 65,000 volumes when it was moved to the Gatehouse in 1897. It was watched over by Karl Johannes Endemann (1860–1926), the castle teacher and librarian whose name the room we cook in bears today.

Librarian of the Hochbergs

The Endemann Room

The interior has been recreated with its original furniture, including eighteenth-century books and a mirror — a gift from Princess Daisy and Hans Heinrich XV. Those who have toured the castle collections sit down to dinner right among them, without a change of scenery.

Interior of the former library

Louis Hardouin & the Hochberg tradition

From 1909 to 1926 the Hochberg kitchen was led by Louis Hardouin (1877–1954) — a French-trained cook and a keen photographer. We reach for his legacy in our recreated tasting dinners, served in many courses in ceremonial style.

Inspiration for the kitchen
The banquet room of Biblioteka Restaurant during a dinner — view from above, crystal chandelier
Events

Gatherings at the castle table

The Gatehouse holds three spaces of different scale.

  • The main hall takes up to about fifty guests.
  • The mezzanine above the main hall takes up to twenty guests.
  • The wine cellar in the Tower is reserved for intimate groups of up to fifteen.
  • Together we host a maximum of seventy guests.

We host weddings, business dinners, company banquets, family celebrations, wine tastings with a sommelier and Christmas Eve dinners.

Up to nineteen guests we serve à la carte with the restaurant open. From twenty guests we agree the menu together before the event, so that every plate reaches the tables at the same moment. Booking the whole room exclusively carries an additional fee, agreed individually.

For larger bookings we can also reserve the Castle Car Park P-2 on the outer bailey for your guests and add its cost to the bill or the invoice.

Detailed terms and the enquiry form are on the events page.

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Getting here

Directions and parking

Our Biblioteka restaurant in Wałbrzych is easy to find — we are on the grounds of Książ Castle at Piastów Śląskich 1, 58-306 Wałbrzych. Three car parks are available on site.

01

Castle Car Park P-2 — by the restaurant

It sits on the outer bailey right by the Gatehouse — literally a moment’s walk from the restaurant entrance. It has a limited number of spaces, though.

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02

Car park at the Książ Stallion Stud

About seven hundred metres away — a nine-minute easy walk. A gravel, unattended car park, open seasonally and weather permitting.

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03

Main Car Park P-1 — in the park

The largest, asphalt car park with a separate entrance and exit, about nine hundred metres from the restaurant; roughly a twelve-minute walk through the scenic park.

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Before you set off, check the current announcements of Książ Castle. Rates and traffic arrangements depend on the operator and on events taking place in the complex. A full comparison of the car parks with walking routes (in Polish) is available on a separate page.

Map of walking and driving routes to Biblioteka RestaurantA vertical schematic map showing Biblioteka Restaurant at Książ Castle, three car parks, the Stallion Stud and walking routes.01P-2 CASTLE1 MIN WALK02STUD CAR PARK9 MIN WALK03P-1 MAIN12 MIN WALK
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Reservations

Book a table

Fill in the form and we will confirm your reservation by phone or email

⚠ Large group booking

Bookings from 20 guests require the menu to be agreed in advance and are handled as an event. Go to the events form. Please also contact us by phone: +48 664 487 436 or email: kontakt@restauracjabiblioteka.pl

Online booking

Soon you will be able to book a table online through TheFork. Until then, please book by phone or through the form.

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Practical information

Frequently asked questions

The essentials before your visit to Biblioteka Restaurant.

How do I book a table?
We take reservations by phone at +48 664 487 436, by email at kontakt@restauracjabiblioteka.pl and through the form on this page.
Do I need a castle ticket to eat at the restaurant?
No — the restaurant operates independently of the sightseeing hours and route, and the entrance leads through the Gate.
Can I come with children?
Yes, we welcome guests of every age. When planning a visit with small children, please let us know while booking so we can prepare a suitable place.
Is there anything for gluten-free or vegan diets?
Yes — every item on the menu carries a dietary label, and our staff will gladly tell you about the ingredients.
Can I bring a dog?
Yes.
Is a reservation required?
No, but we recommend one.

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Address

Piastów Śląskich 1
58-306 Wałbrzych

Opening hours

Monday – Saturday 12:00 – 21:30
Sunday 12:00 – 20:00
Independent of the castle’s sightseeing hours