Kriebstein
The municipality of Kriebstein is located in the south-east of the Leipzig region. The town is famous for its impressive Kriebstein Castle, which is considered the most beautiful knight's castle in Saxony. The former 14th century fortification sits proudly on a rugged rocky outcrop. At its foot, the Zschopau flows through the narrow and rocky Zschopau valley. Rooms such as the Gothic hall, the treasure vault, the knights' hall and the chapel can be visited. The impressive outdoor facilities are also impressive.
About 20 minutes' walk away is another attraction: the Kriebstein dam with its nine-kilometre-long reservoir. After its construction in the 1920s, the damming of the water masses created a completely new landscape, which still attracts a large number of visitors to the region today. Various hiking routes along the popular fishing water and the Zschopau valley to Kriebstein Castle offer fascinating views and unforgettable nature experiences. An art trail also leads around the dam. Around 50 wooden works of art, created as part of the Central Saxon Summer of Culture since 2001 at the annual "Art on the Water" symposium, make it special. Discovering the region from the water is also extremely attractive - on one of the five passenger boats or in a canoe. You can also get active in the climbing forest with its 85 climbing elements on seven different courses.
Even more culture: Saxony's only lake stage is located at the Kriebstein Dam. From spring to fall, a wide variety of performances by the Mittelsächsisches Theater and other events are offered. The stage measures 250 square meters and can seat up to 850 people in the audience seats. The repertoire includes operettas, musicals, cabaret performances and concerts. Breathtaking shows with dance, music, fire and light as well as medieval productions round off the program.
Check out the town of Kriebstein and its sights before your visit with the digital tour.
About 20 minutes' walk away is another attraction: the Kriebstein dam with its nine-kilometre-long reservoir. After its construction in the 1920s, the damming of the water masses created a completely new landscape, which still attracts a large number of visitors to the region today. Various hiking routes along the popular fishing water and the Zschopau valley to Kriebstein Castle offer fascinating views and unforgettable nature experiences. An art trail also leads around the dam. Around 50 wooden works of art, created as part of the Central Saxon Summer of Culture since 2001 at the annual "Art on the Water" symposium, make it special. Discovering the region from the water is also extremely attractive - on one of the five passenger boats or in a canoe. You can also get active in the climbing forest with its 85 climbing elements on seven different courses.
Even more culture: Saxony's only lake stage is located at the Kriebstein Dam. From spring to fall, a wide variety of performances by the Mittelsächsisches Theater and other events are offered. The stage measures 250 square meters and can seat up to 850 people in the audience seats. The repertoire includes operettas, musicals, cabaret performances and concerts. Breathtaking shows with dance, music, fire and light as well as medieval productions round off the program.
Tips:
- Guided tour of the castle's residential tower with the famous Kriebstein Room or guided tour for children: "Die alten Rittersleut"
- a trip on the Zschopau on the oldest ship in service, the MF Mitweida, built in 1912
- Overnight stay in Kriebelland - the tree houses are the perfect accommodation for young and old adventurers, who would like to live and sleep in the treetops
Check out the town of Kriebstein and its sights before your visit with the digital tour.
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Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
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Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
