Colditz Castle, Renaissance castle in Colditz, Germany
The castle stands on a hilltop above the Zwickauer Mulde river, featuring white gables and Renaissance architecture that marks the Saxon landscape.
Originally established in 1046, the fortress transformed through centuries from a royal residence to a mental hospital before becoming a high-security prison during World War II.
The castle houses the Escape Museum, which displays artifacts and exhibits chronicling the numerous escape attempts made by Allied officers during their imprisonment.
Visitors can join guided tours exploring the escape tunnels, secret chambers, and former prison cells while learning about wartime experiences through audio stations.
During World War II, prisoners constructed a hidden glider using bedsheets and floorboards, planning to launch it from the castle roof toward the Mulde River.
Location: Colditz
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: 1 Schloßgasse 1, 04680 Colditz 04680 Colditz
Opening Hours: April-October 10:00-17:00; November-March 10:00-16:00; December 23-26 off; January 1 off
Website: https://schloss-colditz.de/de/startseite
GPS coordinates: 51.13078,12.80748
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48
Saxony offers remote locations away from tourist paths. The region features medieval villages, natural areas and cultural sites. Kriebstein and Moritzburg castles display German architecture from different periods. The Elbe Sandstone Mountains contain granite formations and hiking trails. Königstein Fortress stands above the Elbe River. Technical monuments like the Göltzschtal Bridge and historical museums complete the offer.
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