Hohnstein Castle
Burg Hohnstein
A medieval castle built on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Polenz Valley, now a youth hostel with a small museum.
Hohnstein Castle was begun in the 13th century and perches on a sandstone cliff at the edge of the small town of Hohnstein. It was once a border fortress of the Bohemian nobility and later served as a prison and a concentration camp. Today it is a youth hostel, and it has a small exhibition on the castle's history. The castle's viewing terrace looks over the Polenz Valley, and the site of a former bear pit is nearby. It works well as part of a half-day walking route linking the Brand Viewpoint and the Polenz Valley.
Opening hours
Museum approx. 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Brand Viewpoint
- Schwedenlöcher & Amselsee
- Felsenbühne Rathen
- Bastei Bridge, Saxon Switzerland
- Lilienstein
- Stolpen Castle
- Königstein Fortress
- Bad Schandau & Historic Lift