Experience Saxon History
An above-average density of impressive castles, magnificent palaces and manor houses – embedded in uniquely beautiful natural and river landscapes – defines the fascinating Leipzig region.
Discover venerable walls and immerse yourselves in both the architecture and the culture of past centuries. Here you can feel the spirit of the times.
The Leipzig region offers …
Magnificent Castles
Historic Fortresses
Wonderful Manor Estates and Hunting Lodges
Abandoned Ruins
The majestic castles of the Leipzig region bring history to life. From the magnificent Schloss Colditz, known for its eventful past, to the romantic Schloss Hartenfels in Torgau – each castle tells its own fascinating story. Whether splendid halls or enchanting palace gardens – the castles in the Leipzig region offer unforgettable moments for castle enthusiasts.
The Leipzig region offers a fascinating journey into the past with numerous historic castles. Here, medieval romance meets impressive architecture and mysterious stories. From the castles, you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the surrounding landscape. These castles are witnesses to a long-forgotten era and invite you to discover the fascinating history of the Leipzig region in a unique way.
Welcome to Leipzig - The podcast for your Leipzig trip
In the Leipzig region, a world full of historic buildings unfolds. In addition to castles and palaces, you can also discover majestic manor estates, splendid hunting lodges, and mysterious castle ruins. These historic sites, nestled in picturesque landscapes, tell stories of long‑past times and connect history and culture in a unique way.
Brochure
“Ausflugsplaner”
The "Ausflugsplaner" brochure offers you numerous leisure activities on the themes of culture and indulgence, water and vitality as well as active pursuits and nature. It provides great ideas and tips for an eventful stay and presents all partners and benefits of the Leipzig Card and Leipzig Regio Card at a glance. The perfect preparation for your visit to Leipzig and the region.
In castles and palaces
Gamification – whaaat? At the palaces and castles in the Leipzig region, you will find many interactive and multimedia game options. Immerse yourselves in exciting adventures and explorations from times long past with multimedia offers such as an interactive scavenger hunt, an exciting treasure hunt in the escape room or the discovery of virtual realities with VR glasses. The interactive stations encourage visitors, especially children, to engage with the topics in a playful way. Fun for all ages is guaranteed!
With digital tours, castles and palaces such as Hubertusburg Palace, Colditz Castle, Kriebstein Castle, Baroque Palace Delitzsch can also be explored interactively and at your own pace.
Make more of your trip
The trip to the most beautiful palaces, castles, and gardens in Saxony is now even more diverse with the “Schlösserland erleben” app! As a versatile companion and guide, the app provides plenty of tips perfectly tailored to the individual needs of visitors. On site, the new Schlösserland app offers entertaining ways to explore and brings history to life in an exciting and playful way.
The app focuses on the on-site experience and creates a unique connection to the surrounding tourist areas. In the future, neither an internet search nor a brochure will be necessary to prepare your own trip. Even from the comfort of your sofa at home, you can easily explore castles and palaces through 360° tours, videos, and exciting blog articles.
For your perfect day, it now means: download the app, plan your trip, and experience Schlösserland Sachsen!
