NEWS
New special exhibition
Special exhibition “Saxony and Napoleon – a deal with the devil?” opened on 19 April.
Easter days for all ages
The Easter Bunny of the Fortress is very inventive – it has already thought up nice surprises for guests of all ages. It will even scuttle into the casemates, as hiding works best there.
Incense Smokers in the Museum Shop
Whereas the knight prefers to puff himself for his pleasure, the young lady belongs to the non-smokers. Instead, the dragon which protects her spits fiery smoke. Both figures are about 11 centimetres high and cost 23.90 € each. Moreover, there are many other Christmas ideas for presents and decoration in our museum shop. Just visit it!
Events
Sunday, 2013/05/26, 07:00 - 09:00
For Early Birds: Breakfast at Sunrise
The very special moment for early birds: enjoy fresh rolls and fragrant coffee at the Fortress even before the museum opens. A morning picnic with view to the Lilienstein ...
Saturday, 2013/06/01, 2013/06/01 - 2013/06/02
The Swedish Conquer Königstein Fortress
In 1639 – during the Thirty Years’ War – Swedish troops came from Pirna and trekked to Bohemia but they did not charge Königstein Fortress. From 1 to 2 June, they will be back to the Fortress again – and this time, their conquest will be successful!
Sunday, 2013/06/09, 12:00 - 16:15
Sunday Music in the Garrison Church
Fifteen minutes of organ concert every full hour from 12 to 4 p.m.