Events

Special photo moments in the Garrison Church

For lovers of architectural photography - a glimpse behind closed doors

Königstein Fortress opens one of its most historically valuable buildings for a special snapshot: the Garrison Church - built as a castle chapel in the 13th century and consecrated 350 years ago as the first garrison church in Saxony.

Special photo moments in the attic of George's Castle

For lovers of architectural photography - a glimpse behind closed doors

Königstein Fortress is opening a place that has remained hidden from the public until now: the attic of George's Castle. For the first time, guests can enter this mysterious space and experience the impressive roof structure up close – a fascinating interplay of wood, light, and history, high above the fortress plateau.

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Michael Frenzel, Dresden

Gun salute with an original historic cannon

The historic gunners' group Kurfürstlich-Sächsischen Kanoniere Augusts des Starken, will fire numerous volleys from a 300-year-old cannon. Warning: It will be loud!

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Jonathan Auerbach, Dresden

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Dr. Felix Friedrich, Altenburg.

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by KMD Andreas Cavelius, Hamm/Sieg.

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by cantor Harald Blaschke, Berlin.

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by KMD Prof. Matthias Dreißig, Erfurt.

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by cantor Eckhard Pätzold, Königstein.

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

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

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

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Dr. Felix Friedrich, Altenburg.

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Goetz Bienert, Wien (Österreich).

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Verena Förster, St. Gallen (Schweiz).

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Jens Matthes, Dresden.

Organ Music in the Garrison Church

Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Jens Matthes, Dresden.

Historic romantic Christmas market

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