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Königstein
Fortress

Welcome to Saxon Switzerland

open today 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Last admission: 1 hour before closing time

Access to the Fortress

Online Tickets

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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

In a recreated prison cell, one figure stands at the window. The other figure is lying on the bed.

Tragic fates

of state and war prisoners

Where is your favorite bench? Commander's garden, Augustus Square, King’s Nose?

Idyllic spots

in blooming gardens and in the little wood

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

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

Paar in historischer Kleidung vor Friedrichsburg und Lilienstein

2025/08/30 10:00–17:00

Baroque meets wine at Königstein

Let's celebrate 300 years of giant wine barrel at Königstein Fortress

2025/11/29 11:00–19:00

Historic romantic Christmas market

Magical Advent on the King‘s Stone - a celebration of handmade goods and an atmospheric setting at the Advent weekends.

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: 1 April - 2 November 2025

more about this exhibition

All 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

Online Ticket Shop

A woman with long brown hair is standing at a sales counter. The saleswoman behind the counter takes something from the shelf. In the background are display cases and shelves with books, magnets and other souvenirs.

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Königstein
Fortress