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The Top 20 Castles in Landkreis Leipzig

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Landkreis Leipzig. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 22, 2025

Gnandstein Castle

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The Gnandstein Castle is considered the oldest surviving Romanesque fortification in Saxony.

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Lützschena Palace Park

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If you drive alone between the many pools and ponds and you only hear the beeping of the birds, it is a magical moment.

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Trebsen Castle

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In 1494 work began on the construction of the castle. It is located directly on the trough. Inside is a restaurant.

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Colditz Castle (Schloss Colditz)

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The magnificent Renaissance castle has a multifaceted and sometimes horrific history: it was first mentioned in a marriage certificate from 1046. At that time, King Henry III. the castle of …

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Machern Castle

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Now an event location, and therefore in top condition.

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Podelwitz Moated Castle

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A beautiful castle. Next to the castle there is a rest area with a bistro and a beautiful view of the Mulde, as well as a restaurant.

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Ritterburg Ruin Machern

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In the Machern landscape garden there is a stately, 26 meter high castle ruin. It was built in ruins at the end of the 18th century to decorate the park. The entrance to the castle is an artificial rock wall.

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Kohren Castle Ruins

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From the preserved castle walls you can look over the village of Kohren.

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Püchau Castle

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Beautiful castle with castle park

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Dölitz Gatehouse

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the red hiking trail leads through it

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The Top 20 Castles in Landkreis Leipzig

Gnandstein Castle

Lützschena Palace Park

Trebsen Castle

Colditz Castle (Schloss Colditz)

Machern Castle

Podelwitz Moated Castle

Ritterburg Ruin Machern

Kohren Castle Ruins

Püchau Castle

Dölitz Gatehouse

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