The Top 20 Castles around Erlau
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 around Erlau. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Erlau. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
View of Kriebstein Castle
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Wonderful castle in a great area. Great location, great view and interesting history. You really feel at home in the castle courtyard, there is also a restaurant. Always worth a trip.
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Schloss Rochlitz
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When visiting the castle, a tower climb should definitely be included in the program. The old supporting structure is worth seeing.
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Raubschloss Ringethal Ruins
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Lewenhain Castle Ringethal (Ringethal robber castle)
Construction period
probably 13th century, 19th century,
1804 (artificial ruins)
Architectural style
Romanesque, classicism
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Master builder/architect
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Condition
The artificial ruins of …
Construction period
probably 13th century, 19th century,
1804 (artificial ruins)
Architectural style
Romanesque, classicism
Client
-
Master builder/architect
-
Condition
The artificial ruins of …
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Wechselburg Porphyry Bridge
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Here, in 1543, Duke Moritz of Saxony and the Lords of Schönburg exchanged the Zschillen seat for land in Saxon Switzerland. Since then, Zschillen has been called Wechselburg.
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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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