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Complete view of Rochlitz Castle with the Mulde in the foreground, Mulde Cycle Route, Luther Trail Saxony
Complete view from Colditz Castle onto the mountain with the Mulde river in the foreground, sights
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Fortresses & Castles in the Leipzig Region

Not just for royalty

Barockschloss Delitzsch with baroque garden
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Barockschloss Delitzsch

Come and discover the beautiful Barockschloss Delitzsch, learn about the history in the museum, stroll through the baroque garden or even say "I do" to your big love. .
Wiprechtsburg ruins in Groitzsch

Wiprechtsburg Castle Groitzsch

Around 1100, Wiprechtsburg Castle was one of the largest castle complexes in Saxony.
Complete view from Colditz Castle onto the mountain with the Mulde river in the foreground, sights
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Colditz Castle

In the heart of Saxony, Colditz Castle houses the escape museum, which documents almost 300 escape attempts.
Trebsen Manor in winter, moat with parts of the castle and bridge in the background, sights, culture

Trebsen Feudal Estate

Trebsen developed into one of the largest feudal estates in Saxony.
Gnandstein Castle with the keep tower, excursion destinations, culture
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Gnandstein Castle

The high castle keep, powerful protective walls, gatehouse and tower courtyard, pathways and residential buildings, and, last but not least, the palace building, characterise the face of Gnandstein Castle.
Hartenfels Castle from above, Culture, Sights
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Hartenfels Castle Torgau

Torgau's Hartenfels Castle was seen as the most modern residential castle in the 16th century.
General view of Mildenstein Castle near Leisnig, sights
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Mildenstein Castle

For 1,000 years the walls of Mildenstein Castle have been rising above the valley of the Freiberg Mulde.
General view of Kriebstein Castle with the hollow in the foreground, sights

Kriebstein Castle

Explore Saxony's most beautiful knight's castle, which rises majestically above the river Zschopau.
Dahlen Castle ruin through the old castle gate, sights, culture

Dahlen Castle

In 1763, King Frederick II of Prussia resided in Dahlen Castle. Here, the Hubertusburger peace pact was ratified.
Exterior view of the gatehouse with outdoor facilities, culture, exhibition
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Markkleeberg Castle and Gatehouse

The Markkleeberg Castle Park delights hundreds of visitors with its rhododendron splendour, especially in the month of May.
General view of Trebsen Castle, culture, sights

Trebsen Castle

Only half an hour away from Leipzig, in the middle of the green heart of the Saxon Burgenland (castle country), stately Trebsen Castle rises above the western bank of the Mulde.

Kössern Hunting Lodge

The hunting lodge in Kössern is considered to be an outstanding gem of Baroque architecture in the Muldental.
several persons dressed as knights and maidens at the entrance gate of Taucha Castle, sights, culture

Taucha feudal manor with museum

Historic events shaped the Taucha feudal manor.
Bird's eye view of Rochsburg Castle surrounded by lush forest, excursion, sightseeing

Rochsburg Castle

As one of the first proper castles, this fairytale-esque building seems to transcend space and time.
Cycling through a lawn in front of Hubertus Castle, cycling, ative holiday

Hubertusburg Castle in Wermsdorf

Hubertusburg Castle, named after the patron saint of the hunt, represents one of the most advanced achievements of Saxon Baroque architecture.
External view of the castle with part of a park, Sights, Excursions

Altranstädt Castle

On 24 September 1706, the "Old Town Peace" between the Swedish King Charles XII and the Saxon elector Augustus was declared a part of European history in the Altranstädt Castle.
Inner courtyard of the Old Hunting Lodge Wermsdorf with trees and horses, attraction

Old Hunting Lodge in Wermsdorf

The vast forests of Wermsdorf, rich in game, inspired Elector Christian II to build the first hunting lodge on the site of an old feudal estate.
Complete view of Rochlitz Castle with the Mulde in the foreground, Mulde Cycle Route, Luther Trail Saxony
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Rochlitz Castle

Experience the 1,000-year history of Rochlitz Castle and discover numerous gems in the walls of the castle.