Kriebstein Castle
Kriebstein Castle – Saxony’s Most Beautiful Medieval Castle
Perched on a steep cliff in Central Saxony stands Saxony’s most beautiful knight’s castle: Kriebstein Castle. Dietrich von Beerwalde had it built over 600 years ago. The monumental residential tower, with its late-medieval bay windows and ridge turret, is the castle’s highlight. The Kriebstein Room and the castle chapel feature late-Gothic murals. In the treasure vault, visitors can also discover parts of the treasure that remained hidden in the chimney until 1986.
Many events, such as the Medieval Festival, the “Castle of Fairy Tales,” concerts, knightly banquets, and mysterious guided tours, ensure a unique experience. Even film producers have fallen under the spell of Kriebstein Castle. It can be seen, for example, in “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and the fairy-tale films “Snow White” and “Der süße Brei.”
At Kriebstein Castle, guests can enjoy an interactive scavenger hunt through the medieval walls. As a witness to a mysterious clock theft, you can step into the role of an investigator. In groups of two to four, participants can solve puzzles as they make their way from the treasure vault through the castle’s various rooms to the armory. During the 60- to 90-minute game, a tablet is always available, and the castle ghost guides you through the walls.
With the “Schlösserland erleben” app, guests can embark on an interactive multimedia tour. In it, the maid Hermine shares exciting stories and little secrets about the castle’s former residents. The Schlösserland app also guarantees a special day-trip experience with hidden culinary gems, cycling and hiking tours, and the best photo spots.
With the schlösserlandKARTE, guests can visit Saxony’s most beautiful palaces, castles, and gardens however they like. And the best part is: you’ll save money. All exhibitions are free with the schlösserlandKARTE. Two children up to age 16 can accompany the cardholder for free. The schlösserlandKARTE can also be purchased digitally via the “Schlösserland erleben” app. This way, you always have your personal admission ticket right on your smartphone.
Kriebstein Castle and other beautiful destinations in and around Leipzig are featured in the “Welcome to Leipzig” podcast —it’s worth a listen!
Perched on a steep cliff in Central Saxony stands Saxony’s most beautiful knight’s castle: Kriebstein Castle. Dietrich von Beerwalde had it built over 600 years ago. The monumental residential tower, with its late-medieval bay windows and ridge turret, is the castle’s highlight. The Kriebstein Room and the castle chapel feature late-Gothic murals. In the treasure vault, visitors can also discover parts of the treasure that remained hidden in the chimney until 1986.
Many events, such as the Medieval Festival, the “Castle of Fairy Tales,” concerts, knightly banquets, and mysterious guided tours, ensure a unique experience. Even film producers have fallen under the spell of Kriebstein Castle. It can be seen, for example, in “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and the fairy-tale films “Snow White” and “Der süße Brei.”
At Kriebstein Castle, guests can enjoy an interactive scavenger hunt through the medieval walls. As a witness to a mysterious clock theft, you can step into the role of an investigator. In groups of two to four, participants can solve puzzles as they make their way from the treasure vault through the castle’s various rooms to the armory. During the 60- to 90-minute game, a tablet is always available, and the castle ghost guides you through the walls.
With the “Schlösserland erleben” app, guests can embark on an interactive multimedia tour. In it, the maid Hermine shares exciting stories and little secrets about the castle’s former residents. The Schlösserland app also guarantees a special day-trip experience with hidden culinary gems, cycling and hiking tours, and the best photo spots.
With the schlösserlandKARTE, guests can visit Saxony’s most beautiful palaces, castles, and gardens however they like. And the best part is: you’ll save money. All exhibitions are free with the schlösserlandKARTE. Two children up to age 16 can accompany the cardholder for free. The schlösserlandKARTE can also be purchased digitally via the “Schlösserland erleben” app. This way, you always have your personal admission ticket right on your smartphone.
Kriebstein Castle and other beautiful destinations in and around Leipzig are featured in the “Welcome to Leipzig” podcast —it’s worth a listen!
Good to know
Openings
- Last admission is half an hour before closing time. Outside of regular hours, tours are available by appointment.
From November through March, Kriebstein Castle is closed for the winter.Dayoff: Monday Price info
Price adult: €8.00
Price child: €1.00
Price reduced: €7.00
Gruppen ab 15 Pers. p.P.: €7.00
Gruppen Schulklassen p.P.: €1.00
Kombiticket Burg Kriebstein/ Burg Mildenstein (Erwachsene): €14.00
Kombiticket Burg Kriebstein/ Burg Mildenstein (Ermäßigt): €12.00
Escape game "The treasure of the one-eyed man": €30 for 2 people (min. 2 participants), each additional participant €15 (max. 4 participants per round)
Children up to 5 years,
birthday children,
holders of the schlösserlandKARTE,
Accompanying persons of severely disabled persons with the B mark in the
disabled person's pass,
tour guides,
Bus drivers with tour groups,
one accompanying person per 10 pupils or kindergarten children,
holders of the state family pass,
journalists and
Members of ICOM, ICOMOS and the German Museums Association receive free admission on presentation of the relevant proof.Information on reduced prices: Pupils aged 17 and over, Trainees, students, people doing their federal voluntary service, FSJ, FÖJ or voluntary military service, severely disabled persons, Recipients of unemployment benefit, social assistance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, Refugees with permission to stay or toleration status, Holders of a social pass, Members of the Federal Association of German Tour Guides and the Association of German Art Historians and Holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card receive reduced admission on presentation of the relevant proof.General information
Parking Available
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Foreign Language
- German, English
Accessibility
- Saxony Barrier-FreeNotes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- Accessible by prior arrangement up to the castle courtyard.
- The museum is not steplessly accessible.
- Well room, pillared hall and café can be reached via 1 step and door >90 cm
- Wheelchair-accessible WC: via 1 step á 7 cm, door 82 cm, 100x170 cm in front of and 97 cm next to WC, 51 cm WC height, fixed grab rail on the left
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facilityDoor width min. 70 cm
Entrance with max. one step or ramp
Accessible toiletDoor width min. 70 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 120x120 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 70 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Directions & Parking facilities
- By public transport: From Leipzig main station, take the RE 50 to Riesa. From the Riesa stop, take the RB 45 to Waldheim. From Waldheim bus stop, take the 920 bus to the Kriebethal, Kriebstein stop. From there it is approx. 15 minutes on foot.
By car: Coming from the north via the A14 to the Döbeln-Nord exit. Then via Döbeln in the direction of Waldheim. From the south, take the A4 to the Hainichen exit.
Drive to the parking lot at the Kriebstein dam (approx. 10 minutes on foot) or to the parking lot below Kriebstein Castle (approx. 5 minutes on foot). Social Media
Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
