The most beautiful knight's castle in Saxony rises on a steep rock in Central Saxony: Kriebstein Castle. Dietrich von Beerwalde had it built over 600 years ago. The monumental residential tower with its late medieval oriel turrets and ridge turret is the highlight of the castle. Late Gothic murals can be found in the Kriebsteinzimmer and the castle chapel. In the treasure vault, guests can also discover parts of the treasure that was hidden in the chimney until 1986.
Many events such as the medieval festival, the "Castle of Fairy Tales", concerts, knights' dinners and mysterious guided tours ensure a unique experience. Film producers also fall for the charm of Kriebstein Castle: it can be seen, for example, in "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and the fairytale films "Snow White" and "The Sweet Porridge".
Interactive chase for the whole family
An interactive scavenger hunt through the medieval walls awaits guests at Kriebstein Castle. As a witness to a mysterious clock theft, you can take on the role of the investigators. In groups of two to four, you can puzzle your way from the treasure vault through the various rooms of the castle to the armory. During the 60 to 90 minutes of the game, a tablet is always available while you are accompanied through the walls by the castle ghost.
With the "Schlösserland erleben" app, 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 or the best photo spots. The app can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store or Google Playstore.
With the schlösserlandKARTE, guests can visit Saxony's most beautiful palaces, castles and gardens at their leisure. And the best thing is: you save money. All exhibitions are free with the schlösserlandKARTE. Two children up to the age of 16 accompany the cardholder free of charge. Did you know? The schlösserlandKARTE can also be conveniently purchased digitally via the "Schlösserland erleben" app. This means you always have your personal admission ticket with you on your smartphone.
Kriebstein Castle and other beautiful excursion destinations in and around Leipzig are presented in the podcast "Welcome to Leipzig" - it's well worth a listen!
Good to know
Openings
Kriebstein Castle is closed for the winter from November to the end of March.
Special opening of the museum during the Saxon winter vacations: Thursday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
Dogs are not allowed in the museum rooms.
Price info
Price child: 1,00 €
Reduced price: 7,00 €
Groups from 15 pers. p.p.: 7,00 €
Groups school classes p.p.: 1,00 €
Free admission: Children up to the age of 5, birthday children, holders of the schlösserlandKARTE, persons accompanying severely disabled persons with the B mark on their disabled pass, tour guides, bus drivers with tour groups, one accompanying person per 10 schoolchildren or kindergarten children, holders of the state family pass, journalists, members of ICOM, ICOMOS and the German Museum Association with proof of membership.
Information on reduced prices: Pupils aged 17 and over, trainees, students doing federal voluntary service/FSJ/FÖJ/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 e. V. and the Association of German Art Guides e. V. V. and the Association of German Art Historians, holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card, in each case with valid proof
General information
Parking Available
Directions & Parking facilities
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 and 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).
Parken
Parking at the parking lots below the castle.
Approx. 10 min. walk from the parking lot at the Kriebstein dam.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
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.
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Verena Daser
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LEIPZIG REGION
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