ENGLISH
lde Mi See
A dream of a knight’s castle
ns te
in C astle
The most beautiful knight’s castle truly deserves its title! Take some time for a little rest when you approach the castle: beholding it from the opposite bank of the Zschopau River valley, Kriebstein Castle greets you from across – a dream-like view! The entire estate is almost 600 years old, it lies exactly at the heart of the triangle between the cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz and is one of the most popular destinations for outings in Saxony. Explore the monumental residential tower, the castle chapel with its precious murals dating from the 15th century and the “Kriebstein Room”, or rummage through the exciting history of the erstwhile castle lords, the Arnim family. The cozy castle inn »Zum Hungerturm« (The Hunger Tower) invites you for lunch, afternoon tea or a small snack. A visit to Kriebstein Castle is ideally suited for school trips, group or family tours. If you just cannot get enough of Saxony’s most enchanting knight’s castle, attend one of the events, such as the Medieval Castle Festival or the »Castle of Fairy Tales« and experience how knights used to dwell at the castle. Take a look at our online event calendar at www.schloesserland-sachsen.de in good time before your visit.
de on the other si
B 107
Kriebstein Castle
A 14
Grimma B 107
Riesa 2
1
Kriebstein Castle
2
Mildenstein Castle
Freiberger Muld
e
Leisnig Colditz
A 14 B 175
Colditz
B 176
Döbeln
B7
Rochlitz
Waldheim B 169
au
1
A4: Exit Hainichen Nossen A14: Exit Döbeln/ Nord
2
A4: Exit Hainichen A14: Exit Leisnig
1
hop
A4/Hainichen
B 180 B 175
B 175
How to find it
Rochlitz
Zsc
A 72
Nossen
ulde
B 175
km
rM
20
erge Freib
Hartha B 107
B 107
Tip
www.burg-kriebstein.eu/en Mittweidal /Burg.Kriebstein l
/Schloesserland
Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten Sachsen gemeinnützige GmbH Burg Kriebstein l Kriebsteiner Straße 7 l 09648 Kriebstein l Phone: +49 (0) 3 43 27 95 2-0 Hainichen Opening hours: Feb to Mar: Tue to Sun 10:00 am – 4:00 pm l Apr to Oct: Tue to Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sat, Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm l Nov: Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm l Dec to Jan: closed (except for special events)
B 93
B7
B 175
B 101
»Knights’ Feast & Wedding Dance« Make the most beautiful day in your life very special and get married in historical flair, Find offers at our website.
Judith in the Gothic Parlor
B 176
Last reviewed March 2017 l Subject to change
B 169
ENGLISH
A symbol of power carved in stone rie b st ein C
Mildenstein Castle in Leisnig
astle on the oth
Standing high up on the walls of Mildenstein Castle, gazing into the valley of the Freiberger Mulde River will make you dream. This is what the castle lords felt already 500 years ago – this castle is a dream of power and rulership turned to stone. It stands imposing, high up on a steep rock above the green river bank, seemingly inconquerable. In the bailey there is a high, windowless tower, the keep. It counts among Saxony’s oldest brick structures. Its history dates back to the 12th century and is full of adventurous events. Just opposite, you will find the entrance to the Romanesque chapel. At Mildenstein Castle, you will experience the Middle Ages first hand: the exhibition tells of its almost 1,000 years of history in an up-to-date way and interactively – especially thrilling for children and families. A true insider tip is the newly reconstructed medieval black kitchen – it is fully operable. You must also discover the small tranquil town. Strolling through its charmingly winding lanes, one can walk right up to the castle. And allow yourself a delicious meal at the rustic restaurant right before the gates to the castle.
i de er s
Tip
»The Court of the Young Lordship« The new exhibition – from 1 June 2017 for all the family. You can obtain exclusive insights into court life and medieval traditions during one of our topical guided tours. Take a look at our online event calendar at www.schloesserland-sachsen.de in good time before your visit.
With the schloesserlandPASS on tour 1 ticket – 50 properties Free admission to permanent exhibitions Reduced rates for special exhibitions Information and booking online: www.schloesserland-sachsen.de/en
Tip
www.burg-mildenstein.de/en l
/Burg.Mildenstein l
/Schloesserland
Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten Sachsen gemeinnützige GmbH Burg Mildenstein l Burglehn 6 l 04703 Leisnig l Phone: +49 (0) 3 43 21 6 25 60 Opening hours: Dec to Mar: closed l Apr to Oct: Tue to Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm l Nov: Mon to Fri closed; Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Become a sponsor! Help to let the castle shine in bright light. We are looking for sponsors to financially support the exterior illumination of Mildenstein Castle.
In the red kitchen
Se
eK