Things to do in Saxony, Germany: The Best Castles

January 26, 2022 Agatha Simes

The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen [ˈfʁaɪ̯ʃtaːt ˈzaksn̩]; Upper Sorbian: Swobodny stat Sakska) is a landlocked federal state of Germany, bordering the federal states of Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, and Bavaria, as well as the countries of Poland (Lower Silesian and Lubusz Voivodeships) and the Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary, Liberec and Ústí nad Labem Regions). Its capital is Dresden, and its largest city is Leipzig.
Restaurants in Saxony

1. Neurathen Castle

Rathen, Bastei, Saxony Germany http://www.lohmen-sachsen.de/de/tourismus/felsenburg-neurathen.html
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Neurathen Castle

2. Schloss Glauchau

Schlossplatz 5A, 08371 Glauchau, Saxony Germany https://www.glauchau.de/glauchau/content/12/13112003173749.asp
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Schloss Glauchau

3. Schloss & Park Pillnitz

August-Boeckstiegel-Str. 2, 01326 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 2613260 [email protected] http://www.schlosspillnitz.de
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4.5 based on 777 reviews

Schloss & Park Pillnitz

Once a pleasure palace and later summer residence of the Saxon royals, it used to be the venue for many weddings and festivities back in Augustus the Strong’s time. Museums moved into the Palace in the 20th century and the Palace Park is the city’s most beautiful recreational resort for both Dresdeners and tourists from all over the world. Situated only about 15 km from the city center of the Saxon state capital of Dresden, the Pillnitz Palace & Park is regarded one of the most important chinoise palace estates throughout Europe. The ensemble of architecture and landscaping lies before the backdrop of the vineyards, harmoniously embedded in the riverscape of the Elbe River valley. With such diversity, it is thought to be a perfect destination for lovers of culture and gardens and for families.

Reviewed By papadopoulos40 - Coburg, Germany

Big and diverse garden full of exotic trees, nice castle on the riverside of the Elbe, Good connection to public transport, highly recommended.

4. Moritzburg

Saxony Germany
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Moritzburg

Romantic countryside chateau with towers and a like: great for sightseeing.

5. Schloss Augustusburg

Augustusburg, Saxony Germany +49 37291 38018 http://www.die-sehenswerten-drei.de/index.cfm?m=august
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Schloss Augustusburg

6. Colditz Castle

Schlossgasse 1, 04680 Colditz, Saxony Germany +49 34381 43777 [email protected] http://www.schloss-colditz.com/
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4.5 based on 515 reviews

Colditz Castle

Reviewed By JenniWren14 - Dalry, United Kingdom

My husband & I highly recommend this tour. We were really fortunate to have Alex as our guide. Alex is so informative re all things related to the Castle, especially regrading its history as a WW11 POW camp. He made our tour very personal, sharing some terrific stories regarding the exploits of the prisoners. The castle is very well preserved so as you walk around it doesn't take much imagination to envisage life for the men during their long stay. My husband is a WW11 enthusiast with a special interest re the experience of POWs in Colditz Castle so this part of our trip was his favourite... so much so he intends visiting again! (additionally we stayed in the Colditz Castle hostel - a great experience!) Anyone interested in WW11, POWs, Colditz Castle history will love this tour. As an added bonus the surrounding area is beautiful, Colditz Town is especially pretty with some good places to eat & relax around the town square. Public transport via train then bus from Leipzig was straightforward. Back to the tour.. I'm sure all the guides are great however if you get Alex you'll be delighted.. he's a Yorkshire man who now lives in the area & so is a wealth of information. Thanks Alex ????????... & thanks to all the staff who work hard to preserve this wonderful castle. Jennifer & Gordon Gillespie Scotland

7. Schloss Moritzburg

Schlossallee, 01468 Moritzburg, Saxony Germany +49 35207 87318 [email protected] http://www.schloss-moritzburg.de
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4.5 based on 498 reviews

Schloss Moritzburg

Reviewed By 78francesl

The Schloss is about 9 miles from Dresden and without doubt worth the trip out to explore the wonderful grounds and building. Moritzburg has an opulent baroque interior full of trophies from hunting in the surrounding park and woodlands. It is surrounded by a large artificial lake and picture perfect. Take time for a slow amble amidst the grounds.

8. Koenigstein Fortress

Festung 1 Patrouillenweg, 01824 Koenigstein, Saxony Germany +49 35021 64607 [email protected] http://www.festung-koenigstein.de
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4.5 based on 728 reviews

Koenigstein Fortress

Festung Königstein (Königstein Fortress) is a unique monument to the art of European fortress construction. Its 750 years' history have made it an impressive configuration of late Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th century architecture. All adults and children will find something of interest on our 9.5 ha large fortress. You should plan at least two hours for a tour of the fortress. During a guided tour you will also be able to access the underground casemates. Casemate - ital. casa matta (covered house) – cannon-proof fortress rooms.

9. Schloss Rochsburg

Schlossstr. 1, 09328 Lunzenau, Saxony Germany +49 37383 803810 http://kultur-mittelsachsen.de/museum-schloss-rochsburg.html
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Schloss Rochsburg

10. Fasanenschlosschen Moritzburg

Fasanerie Grosse Fasanenstrasse, 01468 Moritzburg, Saxony Germany +49 35207 873618 [email protected] http://www.schloss-moritzburg.de/de/fasanenschloesschen/
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Fasanenschlosschen Moritzburg

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