ハーゼルバッハタールの洞窟・トップ15

The castle, its park and the surrounding ponds form a wonderful ensemble.

Although it can only be viewed from the outside, it is worth a visit.

Wachau Castle is a Baroque castle in Saxony, more precisely in the Wachau district of the same name in the municipality of Markkleeberg. It is one of the region's culturally and historically significant buildings and has a varied history. ### Brief description of Wachau Castle: - **Location**: Wachau district, Markkleeberg, Saxony - **Architectural style**: Baroque, with later neoclassical elements - **Construction**: The origins date back to the Middle Ages; the current Baroque castle was largely built in the 18th century - **Architecture**: - The castle is a rectangular, three-story building with a hipped roof. - Its symmetrical façade design and central projection are characteristic. - The building is surrounded by a well-kept garden in the style of a landscape park. ### Historical use: - Originally used as a manor. - Redesigned in the Baroque style in the 18th century by the noble von Ponickau family. - Later owned by various families, including the von Carlowitz family. - After 1945, the castle was expropriated as part of the land reform and served as the headquarters of an agricultural cooperative, as a school, and for residential purposes. - After reunification, it stood empty and fell into disrepair for some time before being renovated in the 2000s. ### Current use: - The castle was privately renovated and is now partially open to the public. - It serves as a venue for weddings, concerts, readings, and cultural events. - The castle grounds and gardens are well-maintained and used for walks.

Unfortunately, there are now apartments in it and it is no longer accessible to the public.

The castle could only be viewed from the outside.

The Baroque Castle Wachau is a castle complex in the style of Dresden Baroque, surrounded by a moat. In 1218, the moated castle was mentioned as a manor house.

Small round trip from Kindisch via Elstra, Prietitz and Gödlau

Beautiful baroque castle in Wachau.