Explore Saxony's most beautiful knight's castle, which rises majestically above the river Zschopau.
The medieval castle is located in the centre of the three cities Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig. The most beautiful knight's castle of Saxony, a closed, completely preserved building complex from the late Gothic era, rises on a steep rock above the Zschopau river.
Highlights include a visit to the monumental residential tower from the deepest cellar to the historically preserved attic storeys, the castle chapel with valuable paintings from around 1410, the Kriebsteinzimmer, the furnished interiors of the Arnim family and the Burgbrunnen.
Various banqueting rooms are available for weddings, family and company celebrations.
There is very limited parking available directly at the castle. Please use the large car park of the Kriebstein dam. A signposted, approx. 15 minute walk
Accessibility Information
It is possible to reach the castle courtyard by appointment.
The museum is only accessible with an accompanying person.
