--- title: "Dahlen Castle" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/dahlen-castle" description: "In 1744/51, Imperial Count Heinrich von Bünau had the baroque castle and the farm buildings built. From 1852 to 1945 it was owned by the Sahrer v. Sahr family. After being expropriated by the GDR, it was used as a children's holiday camp and police school, among other things. On March 20 1973  the Dahlen Castle burned down as a result of an old defective stovepipe connection. The ruins were supposed to be demolished in 1989.1990/94 saw the start of the first clearing work and the installation of stretched ceramic ceilings with temporary cardboard roofing. From 2005 to 2008 the castle was used by a Schloss GbR, which began security and clean-up work and organized commercial events. Since 2009 the Schloss- und Parkverein Dahlen e.V. has been striving to save Dahlen Castle from decay. In the castle park you can see the oldest tulip tree in Saxony.Tourist information Schmannewitz:Dr.- Alfred- Brehm- Str. 204774 Dahlen/Ot SchmannewitzEmail: schmannewitz@t-online.deTel.: +49 (0)34361 63506Monday 09:00-15:00Thursday 09:00-16:00" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3668508/3be3ad5028087b41268eaa21129e952259fa349a9145f67eff7716e0d6029705/dahlen-castle-castles-in-the-leipzig-region.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Dahlen Castle ============= - Palace - Park/garden Dahlen Castle - Castles in the Leipzig region Dahlen Castle Dahlen Castle with castle park and pond Old manor house in baroque style, castle park with the oldest tulip tree in Saxony In 1744/51, Imperial Count Heinrich von Bünau had the baroque castle and the farm buildings built. From 1852 to 1945 it was owned by the Sahrer v. Sahr family. After being expropriated by the GDR, it was used as a children's holiday camp and police school, among other things. On March 20 1973 the Dahlen Castle burned down as a result of an old defective stovepipe connection. The ruins were supposed to be demolished in 1989. 1990/94 saw the start of the first clearing work and the installation of stretched ceramic ceilings with temporary cardboard roofing. From 2005 to 2008 the castle was used by a Schloss GbR, which began security and clean-up work and organized commercial events. Since 2009 the Schloss- und Parkverein Dahlen e.V. has been striving to save Dahlen Castle from decay. In you can see the oldest tulip tree in Saxony.Tourist information Schmannewitz: Dr.- Alfred- Brehm- Str. 2 04774 Dahlen/Ot Schmannewitz Email: schmannewitz@t-online.de Tel.: +49 (0)34361 63506 Monday 09:00-15:00 Thursday 09:00-16:00 Read more Good to know ------------ Openings A guided tour of the castle is possible by arrangement. Read more Directions & Parking facilities By public transportation: RE 50 direction Dresden to Dahlen Bhf The destination is about 850 m away on foot By car: Follow A14 to S38 in Grimma, take exit 32-Mutzschen on A14. Follow the S38, Grimmaer Str., Dahlener Str., S24, Wermsdorfer Str. and Bahnhofstraße to Schloßstraße in Dahlen. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Park/garden - Park/garden - Park/garden - Tours 5.44 km - Pilgrimage route Contact Schlossstraße 22 04774 Dahlen