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Things to do in Saxony, Germany: The Best Castles
The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen [ˈfʁaɪ̯ʃtaːt ˈzaksn̩]; Upper Sorbian: Swobodny stat Sakska) is a landlocked federal state of Germany, bordering the federal states of Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, and Bavaria, as well as the countries of Poland (Lower Silesian and Lubusz Voivodeships) and the Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary, Liberec and Ústí nad Labem Regions). Its capital is Dresden, and its largest city is Leipzig.
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1. Neurathen Castle
2. Schloss Glauchau
3. Schloss & Park Pillnitz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 777 reviews
Once a pleasure palace and later summer residence of the Saxon royals, it used to be the venue for many weddings and festivities back in Augustus the Strong’s time. Museums moved into the Palace in the 20th century and the Palace Park is the city’s most beautiful recreational resort for both Dresdeners and tourists from all over the world. Situated only about 15 km from the city center of the Saxon state capital of Dresden, the Pillnitz Palace & Park is regarded one of the most important chinoise palace estates throughout Europe. The ensemble of architecture and landscaping lies before the backdrop of the vineyards, harmoniously embedded in the riverscape of the Elbe River valley. With such diversity, it is thought to be a perfect destination for lovers of culture and gardens and for families.
Reviewed By papadopoulos40 - Coburg, Germany
Big and diverse garden full of exotic trees, nice castle on the riverside of the Elbe, Good connection to public transport, highly recommended.
4. Moritzburg
5. Schloss Augustusburg
6. Colditz Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 515 reviews
Reviewed By JenniWren14 - Dalry, United Kingdom
My husband & I highly recommend this tour. We were really fortunate to have Alex as our guide. Alex is so informative re all things related to the Castle, especially regrading its history as a WW11 POW camp. He made our tour very personal, sharing some terrific stories regarding the exploits of the prisoners. The castle is very well preserved so as you walk around it doesn't take much imagination to envisage life for the men during their long stay. My husband is a WW11 enthusiast with a special interest re the experience of POWs in Colditz Castle so this part of our trip was his favourite... so much so he intends visiting again! (additionally we stayed in the Colditz Castle hostel - a great experience!) Anyone interested in WW11, POWs, Colditz Castle history will love this tour. As an added bonus the surrounding area is beautiful, Colditz Town is especially pretty with some good places to eat & relax around the town square. Public transport via train then bus from Leipzig was straightforward. Back to the tour.. I'm sure all the guides are great however if you get Alex you'll be delighted.. he's a Yorkshire man who now lives in the area & so is a wealth of information. Thanks Alex ????????... & thanks to all the staff who work hard to preserve this wonderful castle. Jennifer & Gordon Gillespie Scotland
7. Schloss Moritzburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
Reviewed By 78francesl
The Schloss is about 9 miles from Dresden and without doubt worth the trip out to explore the wonderful grounds and building. Moritzburg has an opulent baroque interior full of trophies from hunting in the surrounding park and woodlands. It is surrounded by a large artificial lake and picture perfect. Take time for a slow amble amidst the grounds.
8. Koenigstein Fortress
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4.5 based on 728 reviews
Festung Königstein (Königstein Fortress) is a unique monument to the art of European fortress construction. Its 750 years' history have made it an impressive configuration of late Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th century architecture. All adults and children will find something of interest on our 9.5 ha large fortress. You should plan at least two hours for a tour of the fortress. During a guided tour you will also be able to access the underground casemates. Casemate - ital. casa matta (covered house) – cannon-proof fortress rooms.
9. Schloss Rochsburg
10. Fasanenschlosschen Moritzburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
