The village of Czorsztyn (chor -shtin), across the lake from Niedzica, boasts romantic castle ruins dating from the second half of the 13th century. The fortress was built as the Polish counterpart to the Hungarian stronghold opposite at Niedzica. You see a 15th-century gatehouse, courtyards and the remains of an old kitchen. Best of all are the excellent views over the lake, the Dunajec River valley and the distant Tatras. There’s also a small exhibition on the Pieniny region.
The village is just off the Krośnica–Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty road, accessible via the same bus you take for the Dunajec raft trip at Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty, or you can sail over for an hour from the Niedzica side.
