Is Schloss Hoheneck a medieval castle open to visitors?

Not really, the name recalls the medieval Stalburc, but the current building is the former prison constructed in the 19th century.

What is Schloss Hoheneck best known for?

It is best known as a former prison that held women persecuted for political reasons under East German rule, now a memorial site.

Where is Schloss Hoheneck located?

It is located in Stollberg/Erzgeb., in the Erzgebirgskreis district of Saxony.

Can visitors see the original medieval fortress?

The original fortress, known as the Stalburc, was lost to fire and decay; what remains today dates from the 19th century.

Schloss Hoheneck

Hoheneck Castle

Stollberg/Erzgeb.

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Schloss Hoheneck stands in Stollberg/Erzgeb. (Erzgebirgskreis), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Hoheneck in Stollberg stands on the site of a medieval stronghold, the Stalburc, which gave the town its name. Once a hunting residence before Elector Augustus I built the Augustusburg, it later burned down and was replaced in 1862 to 1864 by a prison that remained in use for more than 135 years, notorious for holding women persecuted for political reasons under East German rule. The site today houses a memorial dedicated to that history alongside cultural and educational activities.

What to know

The site, listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Saxony, is located in Stollberg/Erzgeb., in the Erzgebirgskreis district of Saxony.
The present building no longer looks like a castle but rather a former prison turned memorial site.
The visit focuses mainly on the memory of female political prisoners held here under East German rule, rather than on medieval castle architecture.
The site also includes family and cultural venues unrelated to the castle's original history.
As no opening hours, prices, or access conditions are confirmed from verified sources, visitors should check directly before coming.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	Closed
Tuesday	10:00-17:00
Wednesday	10:00-17:00
Thursday	10:00-17:00
Friday	10:00-17:00
Saturday	10:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-17:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
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Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Stollberg/Erzgeb. · Erzgebirgskreis · Sachsen

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Address

An d. Stalburg 6, 09366 Stollberg/Erzgebirge-Hoheneck

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen
Period of construction: 13th century

Frequently asked

Is Schloss Hoheneck a medieval castle open to visitors?: Not really, the name recalls the medieval Stalburc, but the current building is the former prison constructed in the 19th century.
What is Schloss Hoheneck best known for?: It is best known as a former prison that held women persecuted for political reasons under East German rule, now a memorial site.
Where is Schloss Hoheneck located?: It is located in Stollberg/Erzgeb., in the Erzgebirgskreis district of Saxony.
Can visitors see the original medieval fortress?: The original fortress, known as the Stalburc, was lost to fire and decay; what remains today dates from the 19th century.