Schloss Leuben

Schloss Leuben is an 18th-century Baroque castle set on a two-tiered terrace with staircases descending toward both the courtyard and the park, surrounded by a water moat. The building displays the characteristic Dresden Baroque architecture with colored pilasters and symmetrical facades.

The castle was built between 1737 and 1740 by Hans Gottlieb von Thielau, chief stallmaster under Augustus II, replacing an earlier Renaissance water fortress. This site thus marks a transition from medieval fortification to Baroque representation.

The castle blends French country house design with Saxon architectural traditions, displaying colored pilasters typical of late Dresden Baroque. The symmetrical gardens follow formal French principles and reveal the refined tastes of its original owners.

The castle is surrounded by water and accessible via bridges or designated pathways, with the tiered terraces offering multiple viewing points. The garden and building routes are mostly accessible, though sturdy footwear is advisable after rain.

Four life-size sandstone figures representing the seasons line the gardens and shape the character of the castle grounds. These sculptural elements are rare examples of garden statuary in this region and give the ensemble its distinctive charm.

Location: Oschatz

Inception: 1760

Architectural style: Rococo

Elevation above the sea: 137 m

Part of: Rittergut Leuben

Address: Hofstraße 5, 04758 Leuben, Deutschland

GPS coordinates: 51.26510,13.08280

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44