Schloss Pretzsch

Schloss Pretzsch is a Renaissance structure from the late 16th century standing on the Elbe riverbank with features added during its 18th century baroque alterations. The site includes a historic park and a museum that guides visitors through the interior rooms.

The castle was built between 1571 and 1574, then received major changes from Queen Christiane Eberhardine in the early 1700s. Later it served as a military orphanage from 1829 onwards and eventually became a children and youth facility.

The café within the castle continues a tradition of gathering over coffee and cake, a social custom that remains visible in how people use the space today. This reflects how the castle has always been a place where people come together.

The castle is open year-round with museum exhibitions and guided tours available to explore the interior spaces. The grounds with the park are accessible for visitors who want to walk and discover at their own pace.

The naming of the café after Queen Eberhardine reflects how deeply her mark shaped the place during her transformations in the 1700s. Her influence remained visible through centuries, even as the castle's uses changed dramatically.