The Königsplatz commemorates King Friedrich August II. Two pedunculate oaks were planted here on April 20, 1855 by King John of Saxony in honor of his father, King Friedrich August II. On April 23, 1898, a 'King Albert of Saxony' spruce followed in honor of King Albert. The scarlet oaks that surround the square were planted on April 30, 1906 by King Friedrich August III in memory of King Albert, King George and himself.

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January 15, 2026

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Königsplatz – Tharandt Forest Botanical Garden.

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Here, on April 20, 1855, King Johann of Saxony planted a pedunculate oak in memory of his father, King Frederick Augustus II of Saxony. Other Saxon kings have also planted trees here to commemorate themselves and other monarchs.

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Elevation 390 m

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Saturday 24 January

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Location: Tharandt, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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