Könitz Castle was probably built around 800 AD as a wooden castle and used after the fall of 1989 as a "psychiatric nursing home". It has been privately owned and a landmark of Könitz since 2006.

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Wolfgang

February 19, 2024

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The landmark of Könitz, you can only look at it from the outside but it's not that interesting.

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Joachim Wagner

September 2, 2025

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The castle is Könitz's landmark. Unfortunately, it is closed.

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Miner Miners' Parade Relief in Könitz – Könitz Castle loop from Könitz

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Reinhard-Seidemann Viewpoint – Könitz Castle loop from Könitz (Thür)

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