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First mentioned as Castrum Czwickaw, it was severely damaged in a city fire in 1403. Demolition and reconstruction followed in the subsequent years, and from 1587 to 1590 it was transformed into a stately Renaissance castle. From 1775 to 1962, it served as a prison. After its closure, the monument fell into disrepair and was only saved by a comprehensive restoration between 2006 and 2008. Since then, the Wettin castle has once again shone in its full glory. Among its most famous guests was Martin Luther, who preached at the castle on May 2, 1522. August Bebel and Karl May also served their sentences here. https://www.zeitsprungland.de/poi/schloss-osterstein

A very beautiful castle

The renovated castle now houses a retirement home.

The former lowland castle, in its function as a city fortress, was located in the northeastern part of Zwickau's old town, just a few dozen meters from the Zwickauer Mulde River. A pronounced moat and high walls, which were still standing until the 19th century, suggest that the castle was originally built as a moated castle.

The name alone suggests a charming story. Nestled in a gently rolling landscape near Neukirchen/Pleiße, the castle sits enthroned on a hill with sweeping views over the countryside.

You can get to the Hauboldfelsen either from Wolkenburg over the Mulde bridge, via a steep climb, or from Zinnberg across the fields, which is much easier. Once you get there, there are several places to sit and a great view of the Mulde, Wolkenburg with its castle and the church.

The two main towns of the rule Wolkenburg, Kaufungen and Wolkenburg were first mentioned in documents in the years 1226 and 1241 respectively. The area was settled in the 12th century by Wiprecht von Groitzsch.

Restored a few years ago, it is now a Zwickau landmark