Königstein Fortress, Military museum in Saxon Switzerland, Germany
The fortress stands on a sandstone plateau reaching 352 meters above sea level, with defensive walls extending 1,800 meters in length and rising 42 meters high.
The first written record of Königstein dates to 1241 when King Wenceslas I of Bohemia signed the Upper Lausitz Border Decree at this location.
The fortress houses more than 50 historical buildings from different time periods, presenting military architecture and living conditions from the 16th through 20th centuries.
The fortress welcomes visitors from April through October between 9:00 and 18:00, while winter hours run from November through March between 9:00 and 17:00.
Engineers constructed a 152-meter-deep well between 1563 and 1569 to supply water to the garrison, making it the second deepest historical well in Germany.
Location: Königstein
Elevation above the sea: 361 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Festung Königstein 1, 01824 Königstein 01824
Opening Hours: April 24-October 31 09:00-18:00; November 01-March 23 09:00-17:00; December 24 off
Phone: +493502164607
Website: https://festung-koenigstein.de/ru/privet.html
GPS coordinates: 50.91889,14.05667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43
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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