Dangerous fashion in southern Poland. Tourists enter despite the ban

Poles still visit the ruins of the castle in Podkarpacie, even though it is officially forbidden to enter their area since June 2025. Tourists share ways on the Internet how to get to a popular viewpoint despite the rules. However, such practices can be very risky. The website wbieszczady.pl talks about “dangerous fashion” and the consequences that may befall disobedient travelers.

Closed Sobień Castle. Tourists enter despite the ban

In the summer of 2025, conservation and archaeological works began at Sobień Castle. The remains of a medieval building, located in the village of Manasterzec in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, have been temporarily closed. This is a big loss for tourists who appreciated the spectacular view stretching from here to the San bend and the Bieszczady peaks located further away.

In the spring of this year, the ruins remain inaccessible, and the restrictions are expected to apply at least until the second half of 2026. However, not everyone respects the introduced bans. According to wbieszczady.pl, some tourists deliberately ignore the restrictions. On the Internet you can find reports and tips on entering the ruins “sideways” or outside the designated hours.

An intrusion may result in an accident

Restrictions on access to the facility may seem only a formality, but in fact they were introduced for specific and important reasons. The area is currently not adapted to tourist traffic, and entering without permission may involve a real threat to health and safety. Even minor disturbances can also disrupt archaeological work being carried out on site.

According to the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Rzeszów, Sobień Castle is an important testimony to the history of the former Sanok Land and one of the most picturesque places in the region. Its ruins have been attracting tourists for years, but they require further protection and conservation work so that they can be preserved for future generations.