Kriebstein Castle
Burg Kriebstein
A 14th-century castle on steep cliffs above the Zschopau River, often hailed as Saxony's most beautiful knight's castle.
Built in the 14th century on the steep rocks of the Zschopau valley, the castle has a compact, towering silhouette that is reflected in the river. It is a common image on Saxon postcards. The castle preserves a 15th-century mural chapel, a knights' hall and a kitchen, which give insight into medieval castle life. The nearby Kriebstein Reservoir offers boat tours and rowing in summer. Adult admission is about 10 euros. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Chemnitz and can be combined with Lichtenwalde Palace for a day trip.
Opening hours
Mar–Oct 09:00–17:00; Nov–Dec weekends only
Nearby sights
- Lichtenwalde Palace & Baroque Garden
- Saxon Railway Museum Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf
- Schloßbergmuseum & Schloßkirche
- Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz – Museum am Theaterplatz
- Karl Marx Monument
- smac – State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz
- Roter Turm
- Markt, Old & New Town Hall