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Notice: Maintenance Work on the lift
On 11 August 2026, the passenger lift will be out of service due to maintenance work until 10:00 a.m.
During this time, the panorama lift is available as an alternative. Please note, however, that it is not suitable for children under the age of 7 and cannot be used with pushchairs, wheelchairs or walking frames. The footpath to the fortress plateau will remain open throughout.

NEW: »Storming Königstein«

An attack that never happend

Experience the attack as if you where there

A short film in a 180° LED wall panorama
with cinema sound and floor vibration shows the
deadly precision of the defence system
of Königstein Fortress.

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Events

Military history events, atmospheric organ concerts, fun activities for the whole family, culinary experiences and the popular historical-romantic Christmas market - our event calendar is as versatile as the fortress history.

Calendar of events

2026/08/15 12:00–16:15

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Lukas Klöppel, Zella-Mehlis.

Muzzle of a large fortress cannon (replica)

2026/08/29 11:00–17:00

Thunder of Cannons above the Elbe Valley

Cannoneers in historical uniforms demonstrate shooting displays and cannon exhibitions featuring replicas of cannons up to 300 years old

What you absolutely need to see...

On the left is part of the fortress wall. In the background are part of the Elbe and the town of Königstein. The foliage of the trees is yellow.

Marvellous views

on the 1.7km long Panorama trail

5 cannons stand on the Georgen bastion with a view of the Seigerturm. There are trees on the plateau.

Heavy guns

on the fortress plateau and in the armouries

An empty barrel descends into the sandstone well shaft, while the filled barrel rises to the top.

Deep insights

152m well shaft- hand-chiseled in sandstone rock

A smiling woman with long hair stands behind a wooden counter in a tent. In front of her are 2 glasses of beer.

Rustic restaurants

Food and drink on the king’s stone

Exhibitions

In a brightly lit room, 3 wax figures stand on a mirrored pedestal. On the left is a girl in a blue dress with her mother. On the right, a boy in a red baroque uniform stands next to his father. A girl in a maid's costume stands in front of them.

Large exhibition on the history of the fortress

IN LAPIDE REGIS

On the King’s Stone

A time travel through 800 years of life on Königstein hill

IN LAPIDE REGIS

All exhibitions

The picture shows 3 excerpts from historical paintings. On the left is the fortress, in the centre a view of Dresden and on the right the Albrechtsburg Meissen.

Special exhibition

Along the River Elbe

Old Saxony in Paintings
from the Collection of Wolfgang Donath

Opening hours:
28 March - 31 October 2026

more about this exhibition

All exhibitions

Online Ticket Shop

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NEW: »Storming Königstein«

An attack that never happend

Experience the attack as if you where there