Dwór Rybieniec is much more than just beautiful architecture – it is a witness to more than a hundred years of Greater Poland’s history. Crossing its threshold, you enter a world where time flows at its own rhythm, and every corner holds a fascinating story.
The golden era and
the secrets of the lake
The beginnings of our residence date back to 1910, when Friedrich von Wendorff decided to build an impressive Classicist manor. This wealthy heir had an extraordinary vision – he turned the building so that its façade and large windows faced south, catching the sunlight reflected on the surface of Lake Rybno Małe. Many local legends are connected with that period, including the still-unsolved mystery of the artificial island, called “Kipa” by the locals, which Wendorff had ordered to be created on the lake. Today, these secrets of the past create an extraordinary, romantic aura that surrounds each of our guests.
A historic landmark saved
through a passion for beauty
After World War II, like many Polish estates, the manor slowly lost its former splendour, gradually falling into disrepair. A breakthrough came in 2008, when the badly neglected property came into the hands of its current owner, who saw its enormous potential. Thanks to his private initiative and many years of meticulous restoration, carried out with great respect for conservation details, the palatial interiors were recreated, the 3-hectare landscape park was saved, and the old pier was restored. Today, Dwór Rybieniec delights once again. It is not only a unique oasis of peace recovered from the pages of history, but above all a magical setting for life’s most important moments and the beginning of many beautiful love stories.
Secrets that
inspire artists
The fascinating past of Dwór Rybieniec means that it remains to this day an object of interest to historians, mystery enthusiasts, and artists. The unique aura of our manor and the unresolved legends of hidden treasures attracted, among others, the crew of the iconic television programme “Było… nie minęło – Kronika zwiadowców historii”, in which journalist Adam Sikorski investigated the former secrets of the von Wendorff estate. For literature lovers, Karol Soberski also wrote the book “Magiczny Pałac Rybieniec”. It is an extraordinary collection of stories proving how many intriguing mysteries are still hidden within the manor walls, the lake, and the surrounding historic park.
