Stolpen Castle, a culturally and historically significant monument, was over the centuries a residence of the bishops of Meissen, a fortress and later a castle, which is now open to visitors as a ruin and museum. With its long history, which is marked by strategic reconstructions, military importance and the imprisonment of Countess Cosel, the castle attracts around 100,000 guests every year and offers a varied program of events.

You can find the opening times and prices here: burg-stolpen.org/de/gaesteservice.

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Franky

November 27, 2022

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Very nice old castle. Something for big and small. A must in the region.

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Migdał

August 3, 2023

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Good for young and old. Descriptions made in three languages: German, English and Polish. The tour took about two hours.

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Elevation 400 m

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Sunday 15 March

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59 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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

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