Moritzburg Castle

To make a day of it

Schloss Moritzburg stands in Moritzburg (Landkreis Meißen), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 16th century. Adult admission costs 12 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 25, 2026.

Standing on an artificial island in the middle of a lake, Moritzburg Castle reflects three centuries of Saxon history, from the Renaissance hunting lodge built for Duke Moritz to the Baroque remodelling carried out for Augustus the Strong. Its four round towers linked to the main building, the seventeenth century chapel and the grand state rooms, including the antler hall and the feather chamber, form the core of a visit. The surrounding park, with its ponds and the small Pheasant Castle, extends the visit beyond the walls.

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What to know

• The castle stands on an island surrounded by water, reached via an avenue or bridge depending on the park entrance used.
• The visit includes several state rooms, among them an antler trophy hall and a chamber lined with feathers.
• The park and the small Pheasant Castle, about 2.5 km away, can be combined with a longer walk.
• The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Saxony.
• No verified information on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility is included here.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Allowed on a lead

Parking

Parking lot at Schloss Moritzburg, Schlossallee 2, for cars (fee-based), open around the clock, restrooms available; additional parking on Radeburger Straße, at Schwanenteich, hiking car park at Waldschänke/Fasanengarten (free of charge), Kalkreuther Straße

Where this château is

Moritzburg · Landkreis Meißen · Sachsen

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Address

Moritzburg, Landkreis Meißen

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

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen

Period of construction

16th century

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Frequently asked

Moritzburg Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €12. Child: €4.50. Reduced: €10.

Who built Moritzburg Castle?

Duke Moritz of Saxony had a hunting lodge built here between 1542 and 1546, later transformed into a Baroque palace in the eighteenth century under Augustus the Strong.

What can be seen inside Moritzburg Castle?

Highlights include the antler trophy hall, the Monströsensaal with its twisted antlers, the chapel and the well known feather chamber.

Is Moritzburg Castle located on an island?

Yes, the building stands on an artificial island surrounded by a lake created during the eighteenth century remodelling.

Can the park be visited separately from the castle?

The surrounding park, with its avenues, ponds and the nearby Pheasant Castle, can be explored in addition to the castle visit.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q156803
• Official website

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