Festung Königstein gGmbH
Fortress plateau
Spring Awakening at Königstein Fortress 21 March - 19 April 2026
The mountain fortress transforms into a colorful excursion destination: blooming gardens, fresh spring air, and a vibrant atmosphere – an experience for the whole family!
Bernd Walther
Organ Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Michael Frenzel, Dresden
© Marko Förster
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!
Bernd Walther
Organ Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Jonathan Auerbach, Dresden
Bernd Walther
Organ Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Dr. Felix Friedrich, Altenburg.
Bernd Walther
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.
Bernd Walther
Organ Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by cantor Harald Blaschke, Berlin.
Bernd Walther
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.
Bernd Walther
Organ Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by cantor Eckhard Pätzold, Königstein.
Bernd Walther
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
Bernd Walther
Organ Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Dr. Felix Friedrich, Altenburg.
Bernd Walther
Organ Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Goetz Bienert, Wien (Österreich).
Freigelände
Daily military life at the fortress
The historical uniform group Königlich-Sächsisches 1. Jägerbataillon depicts everyday military life at the fortress around the middle of the 19th century.
© Marko Förster
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!
Bernd Walther
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).
Bernd Walther
Organ Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ – performed by Jens Matthes, Dresden.
Bernd Walther
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.
Bernd Walther
Advent Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ.
Historic romantic Christmas market
Magical Advent on the King‘s Stone - a celebration of handmade goods and an atmospheric setting at the Advent weekends.
Bernd Walther
Advent Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ.
Historic romantic Christmas market
Magical Advent on the King‘s Stone - a celebration of handmade goods and an atmospheric setting at the Advent weekends.
Bernd Walther
Advent Music in the Garrison Church
Short organ concerts (15 minutes) every full hour on the Jehmlich organ.