Hoflößnitz

Hoflößnitz is a working winery spread across 8.5 hectares of vineyards on steep hillsides near Radebeul in the Elbe Valley. The property includes a mountain house with restaurants and buildings housing exhibits on the history of winemaking in the region.

The estate began in 1401 when Margrave Wilhelm I of the House of Wettin gained the area and started planting vines. Over centuries it developed into a retreat for the ruling family and a showcase for wine production in Saxony.

The estate remains a working place where wine traditions of the region continue today. Visitors can experience traditional growing methods and local vineyard practices firsthand as they walk through the grounds and see how wine is made.

The estate offers guided tours through the vineyards, visits to the mountain house, and wine tastings. Expect steep paths across the grounds and bring sturdy footwear, as the hillside terrain is often quite challenging to walk.

The property earned recognition as the first certified organic winery in the Saxony region and has received notable honors for its wine cultivation. This achievement makes it a place where visitors can see how sustainable methods produce quality wines.