Kriebstein Castle

To make a day of it

Burg Kriebstein stands in Kriebstein (Landkreis Mittelsachsen), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 16, 2026.

Perched above the Zschopau gorge at Kriebstein in Saxony, this 14th century stronghold began as a fortified residence rather than a purely military outpost. The von Beerwalde family started building it from 1384, and later Gothic and then neo-Gothic campaigns, including work by master builder Arnold von Westfalen, who also worked on Meissen's Albrechtsburg, gave the castle much of its present form. Visitors today can see the lordly chambers, a Gothic hall with ribbed vaulting, and a grand festive hall reworked in the 19th century in a medieval revival style.

What to know

• The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Saxony.
• The site also hosts weddings and events, which may limit access to some rooms during a visit.
• The visit includes the lordly chambers, a vaulted Gothic hall, and a grand neo-Gothic festive hall.
• The castle stands on a rocky spur above the Zschopau gorge, meaning visitors should expect slopes and stairs.
• A paid interactive family trail is offered in addition to the regular museum admission.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Large car park at Kriebstein dam, car park in Kriebethal, car park below the castle, 4 regular and 2 accessible parking spaces directly at the castle - all paid

Some rooms of the medieval castle complex are accessible without barriers. Please inquire here where you can get to with your wheelchair, as many stairs and uneven floors unfortunately cannot be passed with it.

Where this château is

Kriebstein · Landkreis Mittelsachsen · Sachsen

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Address

Kriebstein, Landkreis Mittelsachsen

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen

Period of construction

14th century

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Frequently asked

Kriebstein Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €8. Child: €1. Reduced: €7. Free for: landesfamilienpass and schlösserlandKARTE.

How old is Kriebstein Castle?

Construction began in 1384 under the von Beerwalde family, with later Gothic and neo-Gothic building phases.

Who built Kriebstein Castle?

The von Beerwalde family founded it, and from 1465 Hugold III. von Schleinitz commissioned master builder Arnold von Westfalen to expand it.

Can you visit the inside of Kriebstein Castle?

Yes, part of the building has housed a museum since 1949, including lordly chambers and a Gothic hall.

Is Kriebstein Castle still owned by a noble family?

No, the von Arnim family was dispossessed in 1945, and the castle has belonged to the state of Saxony since 1993.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1012744
• Official website

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