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The Top 20 Castles in Mittelsachsen

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 Mittelsachsen. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 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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Rochlitz Castle

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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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Augustusburg Castle

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There is a motorcycle museum, a castle museum with an exhibition on hunting animals and birds, the carriage exhibition, the hunting and castle history, and the Venus and hare hall. There is also a viewing tower with a great view.

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View of Rochsburg Castle

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Great single trail with fantastic views, especially in autumn and winter.

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Lichtenwalde Palace

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Lichtenwalde Castle & Park is one of the most remarkable baroque ensembles in Germany and impresses with its exhibits from Nepal, Tibet, China and Japan.
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Ruins of Raubschloss Ringethal

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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 …

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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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Lichtenwalde Palace Avenue

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Beautiful, well-kept and spacious area. So plan a lot of time and very important: don't forget your camera!

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Freudenstein Castle

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Fits in the beautiful city center of Freiberg, and houses the Mineralia.

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Purschenstein Castle

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Unfortunately, you can't get into the castle, but at least the outdoor areas are accessible. The castle is currently used as a hotel. You can also eat in the restaurant.

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The Top 20 Castles in Mittelsachsen

View of Kriebstein Castle

Rochlitz Castle

Augustusburg Castle

View of Rochsburg Castle

Lichtenwalde Palace

Ruins of Raubschloss Ringethal

Wechselburg Porphyry Bridge

Lichtenwalde Palace Avenue

Freudenstein Castle

Purschenstein Castle

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