Klippenstein Castle

Radeberg, Germany

The history of the Klippenstein castle dates back to 1289 when it was first mentioned as 'Castrum Radeberch' in official records. From 1543 to 1546, Moritz of Saxony had the castle converted into a hunting lodge and residential palace. It is also among the most significant surviving examples of sovereign architecture built during the reign of Moritz Elector of Saxony, a famous ruler from the House of Wettin. Members of the Saxon nobility often resided here. The influence of the Renaissance remains visible in many architectural details at castle.

Both its use as a noble residence and its use as a government administrative building greatly influenced the historical development of the castle complex. The poet August Friedrich Ernst Langbein descends from the dynasty of the Langbein family, who were the Electoral Officials at Klippenstein Castle in the 18th and early 19th centuries. It was not until 1952 that the district court was moved to another location, thus ending the era of the castle´s use as a government administrative building and clearing the way for it to house the heritage museum. All of these eras have left their mark on the castle.

Today, Klippenstein Castle attracts numerous visitiors by its museum of the history of the castle and its surrounding town. It is a cultural center for the Radeberg region, offering a wide range of events and exhibitions, rental opportunities, guided tours and educational programs for children.

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Schloßstraße 6, Radeberg, Germany
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

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www.schloss-klippenstein.de

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Regina Hoyer (17 months ago)
Für eine Kleinstadt ein schöner Ort für Besichtigung, um über die Geschichte der Stadt vieles zu erfahren. Auch für Kinder interessant. Es wird alte Handwerkskunst gezeigt.
Illya Glavatskyy (17 months ago)
Interesting place to visit
Andreas M. (18 months ago)
Klein aber fein. Es gibt hier viel zu sehen... ruhig mal über die Brauerei hinausschauen.
Johannes Piontek (19 months ago)
Eher nicht so bekannt wie die ansässige Brauerei ist das Schloss auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert. Speziell die Ausstellung zur Stadt- und Industriegeschichte ist interessant und modern gestaltet. Die Möglichkeiten sich mal hinzusetzen und dabei die Ausstellung zu nutzen sind sehr angenehm.
Roland (19 months ago)
Sehr informative und gut gestaltete Ausstellungsräume, da gibt's für jedermann was zu entdecken. Der Außenbereich ist noch im Bau wird aber sicherlich lohnenswert. Auch im Innenbereich wurde die obere Ebene neu gestaltet.
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