Lighthouse Moritzburg

Lighthouse Moritzburg is a painted brick tower standing roughly 22 meters tall near a large pond called Niederer Großteich in Saxony. The structure serves as a distinctive landmark within the castle grounds and the surrounding wooded parkland.

Built in the late 18th century, this tower served as a theatrical backdrop for staged naval performances organized by the Saxon court. Its construction reflected the period's fashion for creating fantastical settings on palace grounds.

The lighthouse forms part of the estate grounds at Moritzburg Castle, where it reflects the passion of Saxon nobility for theatrical and exotic architectural elements. It stands within a carefully designed landscape that reveals how the court used its property for spectacular entertainments.

The lighthouse is reachable by walking paths that connect through the wooded parkland and link to the castle itself. Plan time for a leisurely walk through the grounds, as the tower is viewed from the outside rather than entered.

This is Germany's only lighthouse built specifically for staged naval performances rather than guiding actual ships. This unusual purpose makes it a curiosity among European lighthouses and reveals the creative extravagance of 18th-century court entertainment.

Location: Moritzburg

GPS coordinates: 51.16850,13.70970

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40