Schloss Mühlberg/Elbe
Schloss Mühlberg/Elbe, Renaissance castle in Mühlberg/Elbe, Germany
Description
Schloss Mühlberg/Elbe is a Renaissance castle built on the foundations of an earlier water fortress. The structure displays an irregular layout with four wings and a distinctive polygonal stair tower at the northeast corner.
History
The earliest documented reference to this fortress appears in 1272, though the chapel was built between 1150 and 1235 under the Grafen von Ileburg. This early foundation reveals a long history of occupation at the site.
Culture
The chapel in the eastern wing honors Saint George and displays medieval craftsmanship with sturdy walls that speak to the spiritual importance of this place for past residents. Visitors can sense how faith shaped daily life within these walls.
Practical
The castle grounds are partially inhabited, so visitors should respect residential privacy and enter the courtyard only through the main gate. Keep noise levels low and be mindful of the people living there.
Did you know?
The western side was naturally protected by the Elbe River until 1853, while other sides featured moats and star-shaped earthwork fortifications. This combination of natural and built defenses shows how strategically the location was chosen.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Mühlberg/Elbe).
Marienstern Abbey
603 m
Elbebrücke Mühlberg
1.4 km
Frauenkirche
408 m
Village Church
3.8 km
Friedhofskapelle Mühlberg/Elbe
755 m
Rathaus Mühlberg/Elbe
386 m
Wegestein
2.7 km
Transformer station Außig
3.6 km
Platanus × hispanica in Oelzschau
3.3 km
Steinkreuz Burxdorf
4.3 km
Wasserturm
640 m
Neue Propstei
484 m
3 Quercus robur in Dröschkau
3.3 km
Mühlberger Straße 15
3.6 km
Ginkgo biloba in Dröschkau
3.4 km
Rittergut und Park Oelzschau
3.3 km
Distanzstein Altenau
4 km
Steinkreuz Boragk
4.1 km
Distanzstein Wendisch-Borschütz
4.1 km
Naturdenkmal Rosskastanie Köttlitz, am Seehaus; Flur 1, Flurstück 21 in Köttlitz
1.4 km
Distanzstein Burxdorf
4.1 km
Mühlberger Straße 23
3.5 km
Manor Plotha
1.9 km
Polish-Saxon Post Milestone in Mühlberg/Elbe
672 m
Mühlberger Straße 22
3.5 km
Hauptstraße 42
3 km
Rittergut Dröschkau
3.4 km
Einzeldenkmale der Sachgesamtheit Rittergut und Park Dröschkau: lang gestrecktes Herrenhaus mit Wirtschaftstrakt, westliches Torhaus, östliches Wohngebäude sowie östlich anschließende Mauerreste eines ehemaligen Wirtschaftsgebäudes (siehe auch
3.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes