The monumental residential tower, with its late medieval bay turrets and roof turret, is the castle's highlight. Late Gothic murals can be found in the Kriebstein Room and the castle chapel. In the treasure vault, guests can also discover parts of the treasure hidden in the chimney until 1986. Numerous events, such as the Medieval Festival, the "Fairy Tale Castle," concerts, knights' banquets, and mysterious tours, ensure a unique experience. Film producers have also fallen under the spell of Kriebstein Castle: It has been featured in, for example, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and the fairytale films "Snow White" and "The Sweet Porridge."
Interactive chase for the whole family
At Kriebstein Castle, guests can embark on an interactive scavenger hunt through the medieval walls. As witnesses to a mysterious clock theft, they can assume the role of investigators. In groups of two to four, they can puzzle their way from the treasure vault through the castle's various rooms to the armory. A tablet is always available throughout the 60 to 90-minute game, while the castle ghost guides them through the walls.
app "Experience the Castle Country" Guests can embark on an interactive multimedia tour. In it, the maid Hermine tells exciting stories and little secrets of the former castle residents. The Schlösserland app also guarantees a special excursion experience with culinary insider tips, cycling and hiking tours, and the best photo spots. The app is available free of charge at Apple App Store or by Google Playstore ready for download.
Kriebstein Castle and other beautiful destinations in and around Leipzig are podcast "Welcome to Leipzig" presented - it's worth listening to!
Good to know
opening hours
Last admission half an hour before closing time! Visits outside of opening hours are possible by appointment.
Dogs are not allowed in the museum rooms.
Price information
Child price: 1,00 €
Reduced price: 7,00 €
Groups of 15 or more people: €7,00 per person
Group school classes per person: 1,00 €
Free admission: Children up to 5 years, birthday children, holders of a SchlösserlandCARD, accompanying persons of severely disabled persons with the B symbol on their disability card, tour guides, bus drivers with tour groups, one accompanying person per 10 school or kindergarten children, holders of a state family pass, journalists, members of ICOM, ICOMOS and the German Museum Association with proof
Information on reduced prices: Pupils aged 17 and over, trainees, students completing Federal Voluntary Service/FSJ/FÖJ/voluntary military service, severely disabled persons, recipients of unemployment benefits, social assistance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, refugees with a residence permit or tolerated status, holders of a social pass, members of the Federal Association of German Tourist Guides and the Association of German Art Historians, holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card with valid proof
General Information
Parking lots available
Arrival & Parking
Take the A14 to Döbeln-Nord. Via Döbeln, towards Waldheim.
Parking
Parking in the parking lots below the castle.
Approximately 10 minutes walk from the parking lot at the Kriebstein Dam.
Public transportation
From Leipzig main station take the RE 50 to the Riesa stop.
From Riesa stop take the RB 45 to Waldheim.
From the Waldheim stop, take bus 920 to the Kriebethal, Kriebstein stop.
https://www.burg-kriebstein.eu/de/gaesteservice/anreise-und-parken/
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Verena Daser
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LEIPZIG REGION
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