Holger Mörbe

Visitor information

Plan your visit

open today 9 am – 6 pm

Last admission: 1 hour before closing time

On 13 and 14 April 2026, Königstein Fortress will only be accessible via the lift or the panoramic lift.
The footpath to the fortress plateau and the ‘Gate’ entrance at the Gate Ravelin will remain closed on both days due to construction work.

Opening hours

Opening hours | 28 March - 1 November 2026

 

daily without a day off
last admission: 1 hour before closing time

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Service offers

 

Shop

10 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Audio guide rental

9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Information office

9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Restaurants

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Opening hours | 2 November 2026 - 19 March 2027

 

open daily
last admission: 1 hour before closing time

9 a.m - 5 p.m.

advent weekends

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

24th December

closed

1st January

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

31st December

9 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.

Service offers

 

Shop

10 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Audio guide rental

9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Information office

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Restaurants

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission fees

We recommend the booking of

Admission fees | 28 March - 1 November 2026
Ticket fee includes the use of the lift and admission to all exhibitions.

 

Adults

€ 17.00

Concessions*

€ 13.00

Family ticket
2 adults and a maximum of four children between the ages of 7 and 16

€ 42.00

Mini family ticket
1 adult and a maximum of two children between the ages of 7 and 16

€ 25.00

Admission fees | 2 November 2026 - 19 March 2027
Ticket fee includes the use of the lift and admission to all exhibitions.

 

Adults

€ 15.00

Concessions*

€ 11.00

Family ticket
2 adults and a maximum of four children between the ages of 7 and 16

€ 36.00

Mini family ticket
1 adult and a maximum of two children between the ages of 7 and 16

€ 21.00

* Discounts apply to the following groups of people ...
  • School children, students, apprentices and trainees and disabled persons qualify for concession prices.
    Refugees: on presentation of a residence permit or proof of tolerated status

  • Seniors pay the full admission price.

  • Children up to 6 years of age are admitted free of charge.

We accept the following types of cards:

Getting here & parking

How do you get to Königstein Fortress?

Important to know...

Visiting with dog: allowed outdoors and on a leash, but NOT in buildings / exhibitions

There is a ban on drone flying throughout the entire fortress area.

Frequently asked questions can be found in the FAQ section.

Where do I find...

Free Wifi: Parade Ground/Well House

Toilets: Parade ground (no. 22 in fortress map)

Information Office / Shop: Well House

Viewpoints:
George's bastion, Lightening Oak Plateau, King's Nose, Zobel's corner, Hempel's corner

Festung Königstein gGmbH
01824 Königstein

Phone: +49 (0)35021 64 607
info@festung-koenigstein.de

Opening hours

April - October 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November - March 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Last admission 1 hour before closing time