The Top 20 Castles in Saxony
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 Saxony. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Saxony. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 5, 2025
The castle is located directly on the banks of the Elbe and cannot be overlooked due to its impressive (also colorful) construction. From the opposite bank, the castle shows its …
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Very nice old town. Definitely worth a visit.
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There is always a lot to discover on the side of the path, great scenery and no major inclines.
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The Felsenburg Neurathen is an interesting starting point for all those interested in history, as signs present interesting facts about this historical place. It is impressive how long ago people …
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Gigantic building, very well maintained with a wonderful view of the surroundings
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A paradise in a nutshell, baroque in the middle of nature: the Moritzburg hunting and pleasure palace is only about 20 kilometers from Dresden. August the Strong had it built …
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"The town is the terminus of the steam-powered Zittau narrow-gauge railway and is located at the foot of the Oybin mountain in a valley basin of the Zittau Mountains formed …
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A beautiful place with huge round boulders and the magnificent castle complex, where there is so much to discover! You should take your time to explore everything. I particularly liked …
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Beautiful view from the Elbe cycle path of the castle above the roofs of a beautiful city.
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The Dresden Residence Palace, once the seat of electors and kings, was extensively restored after its destruction in 1945 and now shines in its former glory. As part of the …
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