A corn maze
Starting July 17th – we invite you!
Field area: 4.5 hectares.
Ticket prices:
– standard PLN 19
– concession PLN 16
On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of Józef Czapski’s birth, the Sejm (lower house of parliament) designated 2026 as his year. This is a unique opportunity to explore his work and honor the artist, whose paintings can be admired at the Popiel Palace in Kurozwęki.
In 2026, the corn maze was designed in a unique way – viewed from a bird’s eye view or from a drone perspective, it reveals a motif inspired by Józef Czapski’s favorite painting.
The attraction is available from mid-July to the end of September. When you purchase a ticket to the maze, you receive a map with marked points. Your task is to find all the points and solve the crossword puzzle on your ticket. Correctly completed tickets are entered into a drawing for attractive prizes.
While playing, you’ll have the opportunity not only to test your orientation but also to expand your knowledge of Józef Czapski.
There’s also an observation tower inside the maze, from which you can admire the beautiful surroundings.
However, please remember that there’s no phone or internet reception within the maze. This is a perfect opportunity to escape from everyday life and enjoy nature and exciting fun with family and friends.
We cordially invite you!
The Maze - History and Projects
Since 2007, Marcin Popiel, the current owner of Kurozwęki Palace, has been collaborating with the American company The Maize (www.themaize.com), which specializes in designing corn mazes worldwide. In Kurozwęki, they have already completed 13 maze projects.
In 2007, the maze was themed around EURO 2012. The maze paths depicted the inscription “Polska Ukraina” (written in Cyrillic) EURO 2012, and there was also a football shape incorporated into the design.
The 2008 maze was personally laid out by Marcin Popiel with the assistance of Professor Walter Rumpf from the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft in Dresden. The theme of the maze was the celebration of 50 years of cooperation between the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship and the Vinnytsia Oblast in Ukraine. From a bird’s-eye view, the coats of arms and graphic symbols of the National Center for Culture and State Forests were clearly visible.
In 2009, the largest Koziołek Matołek in the world visited Kurozwęki for the summer. The sketch of the Koziołek Matołek likeness traced the paths in the corn maze. It was the world’s largest image depicting the beloved children’s character, covering a total area of 3.5 hectares. The combination of the corn maze idea with Koziołek Matołek was the result of cooperation between the European Center for the Tale of Koziołek Matołek in Pacanów and the Kurozwęki Palace Ensemble.
In 2010, a project dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin’s birth was laid out on an area of approximately 4 hectares.
In 2011, the maze project was inspired by the figure of St. James. A new addition in 2011 was a small cornfield planted with five varieties. The project was authored by Agnieszka Wójcik, with the paths laid out by Michał Jaskuła and Mariusz Kwieciński, and the seeds sponsored by the Limagrain company.
The 2012 maze depicted a bison in an Indian village and was the largest maze created in Kurozwęki up to that point. At the very end of the maze, there was an exit leading to another project with the inscription “KUROZWĘKI,” which was created in sunflowers.
7. In 2012, it was the first time we used a plant other than corn to create a smaller maze. Unfortunately, our attempt failed – sunflowers turned out to be too delicate.
8. In 2013, we decided to build our maze using hemp plants. This variety is characterized by high economic value and does not pose a narcotics threat – it contains less than 0.2% D9THC, in accordance with the requirements of the Law on Counteracting Drug Addiction. They belong to Central European forms and are adapted to moderate climate conditions. The theme that inspired us to create the maze in 2013 was the celebration of the year of the poet Julian Tuwim. He is known primarily as the author of excellent, timeless poems for children, including “Locomotives.” Therefore, a locomotive and the author’s name traced the paths of the 2013 maze.
9. In 2014, we returned to a corn maze, and the theme of the project was the figure of Pope John Paul II.
10. In 2015, next to the palace, two mazes were created using corn and hemp plants. The large corn maze depicted the bust of Jan Długosz, while the smaller maze in the hemp field took the shape of the main sponsor’s logo, “Flora & Fauna” from Krakow.
10. In 2016, two mazes, large and small, were also created. As a novelty, we introduced a new activity for our guests – “Find the BONUS.” The task is to locate and mark on the maze map the positions of two specified points marked “B” on the ticket. The large corn maze was inspired by the works of H. Sienkiewicz and was made of corn plants. The small maze made of hemp plants took the shape of the Hempflax company logo.
11. The 2017 project depicted the figure of Tadeusz Kościuszko on horseback.
12. In 2018, we joined the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining independence.
13. In 2019, the paths took the shape of Dobiesław of Kurozwęki, a knight from the medieval times when the first brewery was established in the area almost 600 years ago. Today, we continue the tradition of brewing beer. The knight’s coat of arms is Sulima – the coat of arms of the current owners of the Palace and Brewery, the Popiel family.
14. In 2020, the paths took the shape of 3 bisons galloping. This year marked the 20th anniversary of bringing bisons to Kurozwęki.
15. In 2021, the maze took the shape of 4 coats of arms. The renovation of the palace inspired the theme of the maze, which represents the four families who have inherited Kurozwęki for centuries. It also commemorates the centuries-old family tradition, as each of the families has renovated or refurbished the ancestral residence, adding something of their own to the palace.
16. In 2022, the maze paths formed shapes depicting the figures of Paweł Popiel and Emilia Sołtyk, along with the inscription: “Kurozwęki – 700 Years of History.”
17. In 2023, the main theme of the maze was the Solar System, referring to the Year of Nicolaus Copernicus.
18. In 2024, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kurozwęki Stud Farm, a corn maze was created in the shape of horse molars – a symbol of strength, tradition, and the beauty of our horses.
19. The year 2025 was the Year of Stefan Żeromski, designated to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of one of Poland’s greatest writers. For this occasion, a maze in a cornfield was designed in the shape of a sword, echoing the symbolism of the cover of his novel “Ashes.”