Where is Schloss Sachsenburg located?

In Frankenberg/Sa., in the Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Saxony, on a rocky spur above the Zschopau river.

How old is Schloss Sachsenburg?

The current building dates from around 1480, raised over the remains of a fortress already known in the 13th century.

Who commissioned the present castle?

Caspar von Schönberg, working with the Saxon master builder Hans Reynhart, in the late 15th century.

Is Schloss Sachsenburg connected to 20th century history?

Yes, it was used as a detention camp from 1933 and later served other purposes during the East German era.

Can the castle be visited today?

The site, still under restoration, occasionally hosts exhibitions on its history and local archaeology.

Schloss Sachsenburg

Sachsenburg Castle

Frankenberg/Sa.

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Schloss Sachsenburg stands in Frankenberg/Sa. (Landkreis Mittelsachsen), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 15th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Sachsenburg stands on a rocky spur above the Zschopau river, near Frankenberg/Sa. in Saxony. Built around 1480 for Caspar von Schönberg on the remains of a fortress already recorded in the 13th century, it ranks among the few fully preserved late Gothic residential castles in Saxony. Its wings enclose a triangular courtyard, a layout inherited from the earlier medieval stronghold. Over time the building served many purposes, from administrative seat to place of detention, before entering a long process of restoration.

What to know

Restoration work has been ongoing since 2001, led by the town of Frankenberg together with a dedicated support association.
Temporary exhibitions cover the site's history, archaeological finds and the nearby medieval mining activity.
The building was used as a detention camp starting in 1933, an episode included in the site's historical presentation.
No verified opening hours or admission fees are available, so visitors should check locally before coming.
The castle sits on a rocky spur above the Zschopau river, outside the centre of Frankenberg/Sa.

Where this château is

Frankenberg/Sa. · Landkreis Mittelsachsen · Sachsen

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Frankenberg/Sa., Landkreis Mittelsachsen

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen
Period of construction: 15th century

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Where is Schloss Sachsenburg located?: In Frankenberg/Sa., in the Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Saxony, on a rocky spur above the Zschopau river.
How old is Schloss Sachsenburg?: The current building dates from around 1480, raised over the remains of a fortress already known in the 13th century.
Who commissioned the present castle?: Caspar von Schönberg, working with the Saxon master builder Hans Reynhart, in the late 15th century.
Is Schloss Sachsenburg connected to 20th century history?: Yes, it was used as a detention camp from 1933 and later served other purposes during the East German era.
Can the castle be visited today?: The site, still under restoration, occasionally hosts exhibitions on its history and local archaeology.