Karrasburg

Karrasburg is a castle ruin museum in central Coswig that preserves stone walls from the original moated fortress and functions as an exhibition space. The building displays the physical remains of a medieval stronghold that shaped the landscape for generations.

The Karras family built this medieval water fortress between 1420 and 1500 as one of the main noble residences in the Electorate of Saxony. The castle developed into a significant center for the region during this period.

The museum displays items that show how people in Coswig lived and worked over many centuries, including objects from farming, community growth, and religious traditions. Visitors can see how daily life and society changed through these collections.

The museum opens on selected weekdays and has limited hours, so visitors should check ahead before planning a trip. A small entrance fee grants access to the exhibition rooms inside the historic building complex.

The entrance portal of the Old Church displays a combined coat of arms of the Karras and Poellnitz families, commissioned by Nickel von Karras in 1496. This detail preserves a rare example of craftsmanship from that era.