The stone castle was built by Prince Bolko II the Small. At the end of the 14th century, the von Schaffgotsch family became the owner of the castle. However, during the Thirty Years’ War, the castle lord was accused of treason against the emperor and subsequently executed. Chojnik Castle was then confiscated and the imperial army resided there. Thanks to its location on a steep rock, Chojnik Castle was never conquered. In 1675, after a lightning strike, a fire broke out in the castle, which destroyed all the wooden parts of the castle. Chojnik Castle, of which only stone ruins remained, could not be restored and has remained unchanged to this day. Fortunately, this once important castle has not fallen into oblivion. The picturesque ruins of the castle have been attracting tourists since the end of the 18th century, so in 1822 an inn was built in it with the possibility of hiring a guide for trips to the area. In the middle of the 19th century, a tourist hut was even opened in the restored northern bastion, which is still in operation today after partial modifications. After World War II, however, the castle began to deteriorate and the change was brought about by the Knights’ Brotherhood of Chojnik Castle, which is based in the castle. Every year in mid-September, this brotherhood organizes knightly festivities and a crossbow shooting tournament.