The most beautiful knight's castle in Saxony rises on a steep rock in central Saxony: Kriebstein Castle. Dietrich von Beerwalde had it built over 600 years ago. The monumental residential tower with late medieval bay turrets and the roof turret is the highlight of the castle. Late Gothic wall paintings can be found in the Kriebstein Room and the castle chapel. In the treasure vault, guests can also discover parts of the treasure that was hidden in the chimney until 1986.
Many events such as the medieval festival, the "Fairy Tale Castle", concerts, knights' meals and mysterious tours ensure a unique experience. Film producers also fall for the charm of Kriebstein Castle: It can be seen, for example, in "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and the fairy tale films "Snow White" and "The Sweet Porridge".
Interactive chase for the whole family
At Kriebstein Castle, guests can expect a interactive scavenger hunt through the medieval walls. As a witness to a mysterious clock theft, you can take on the role of the investigator. In groups of two to four, you can puzzle your way from the treasure vault through the various rooms of the castle to the armory. During the 60 to 90 minutes of play, a tablet is always available, while the castle ghost accompanies you through the walls.
app "Experience the Castle Country" Guests can embark on an interactive multimedia tour. In it, the maid Hermine tells exciting stories and little secrets of the former castle residents.
The Schlösserland app also guarantees a special excursion experience with culinary insider tips, cycling and hiking tours or the best photo spots. The app is available free of charge in Apple App Store or by Google Playstore ready for download.
Kriebstein Castle and other beautiful destinations in and around Leipzig are podcast "Welcome to Leipzig" presented - it's worth listening to!
Many events such as the medieval festival, the "Fairy Tale Castle", concerts, knights' meals and mysterious tours ensure a unique experience. Film producers also fall for the charm of Kriebstein Castle: It can be seen, for example, in "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and the fairy tale films "Snow White" and "The Sweet Porridge".
Interactive chase for the whole family
At Kriebstein Castle, guests can expect a interactive scavenger hunt through the medieval walls. As a witness to a mysterious clock theft, you can take on the role of the investigator. In groups of two to four, you can puzzle your way from the treasure vault through the various rooms of the castle to the armory. During the 60 to 90 minutes of play, a tablet is always available, while the castle ghost accompanies you through the walls.
app "Experience the Castle Country" Guests can embark on an interactive multimedia tour. In it, the maid Hermine tells exciting stories and little secrets of the former castle residents.
The Schlösserland app also guarantees a special excursion experience with culinary insider tips, cycling and hiking tours or the best photo spots. The app is available free of charge in Apple App Store or by Google Playstore ready for download.
Kriebstein Castle and other beautiful destinations in and around Leipzig are podcast "Welcome to Leipzig" presented - it's worth listening to!
Good to know
Opening hours
Last admission is half an hour before closing time. Visits outside opening hours are possible by appointment.
From November to the end of March, Kriebstein Castle is closed for the winter.
Note: Special opening hours of the museum during the Saxon winter holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 16:00 p.m.
From November to the end of March, Kriebstein Castle is closed for the winter.
Note: Special opening hours of the museum during the Saxon winter holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 16:00 p.m.
Days off: Monday
Price information
Price adult: 8,00 €
Price child: 1,00 €
Reduced price: 7,00 €
Groups of 15 or more people: €7,00 per person
Groups School classes pP: 1,00 €
Free entry:
Children up to 5 years,
Birthday children
Owner of schlösserlandKARTE,
Accompanying persons of severely disabled persons with the symbol >>B<< in their severely disabled person’s ID card,
tour guide,
Bus drivers with tour groups,
One accompanying person per 10 pupils or kindergarten children,
holder of the state family pass,
journalists,
Members of ICOM, ICOMOS and German Museums Association with proof
Children up to 5 years,
Birthday children
Owner of schlösserlandKARTE,
Accompanying persons of severely disabled persons with the symbol >>B<< in their severely disabled person’s ID card,
tour guide,
Bus drivers with tour groups,
One accompanying person per 10 pupils or kindergarten children,
holder of the state family pass,
journalists,
Members of ICOM, ICOMOS and German Museums Association with proof
Information on reduced prices: Students aged 17 and over,
trainees,
students
those doing Federal Voluntary Service/FSJ/FÖJ/voluntary military service,
severely disabled people,
Recipients of unemployment benefit, social assistance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act,
Refugees with a residence permit or tolerated status,
holders of a social pass,
Members of the Federal Association of German Tourist Guides and the Association of German Art Historians,
Holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card with valid proof
trainees,
students
those doing Federal Voluntary Service/FSJ/FÖJ/voluntary military service,
severely disabled people,
Recipients of unemployment benefit, social assistance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act,
Refugees with a residence permit or tolerated status,
holders of a social pass,
Members of the Federal Association of German Tourist Guides and the Association of German Art Historians,
Holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card with valid proof
General Information
Parking lots available
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
foreign languages
German, English
Accessibility
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- Access to the castle courtyard is possible by prior arrangement.
- The museum is not step-free.
- The fountain room, columned hall and café can be reached via 1 step and door >90 cm
- Wheelchair toilet: over 1 step of 7 cm, door 82 cm, 100x170 cm in front of and 97 cm next to toilet, 51 cm toilet height, fixed grab bar on the left
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
door width min. 70 cm
Access via max. one step or ramp
wheelchair-accessible toilet
door width min. 70 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of the toilet bowl min. 120x120 cm
Space to the left or right of the toilet bowl min. 70 cm
Foldable grab handles on the toilet bowl
Hygiene and infection control measures
Observance of the hygiene instructions
Arrival & Parking
By public transport: From Leipzig main station take the RE 50 to the Riesa stop. From the Riesa stop take the RB 45 to Waldheim. From the Waldheim stop take the 920 bus to the Kriebethal, Kriebstein stop.
By car: Take the A14 to Döbeln-Nord. Via Döbeln, towards Waldheim. Approx. 10 minutes walk from the car park at the Kriebstein dam.
By car: Take the A14 to Döbeln-Nord. Via Döbeln, towards Waldheim. Approx. 10 minutes walk from the car park at the Kriebstein dam.
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