Weesenstein Castle resting on a rock above the Mueglitztal valley rises high above the valley road leading from the Eastern Ore Mountains towards Heidenau. It has a widely regarded exhibition to present on the history of the property, which goes back to the Middle Ages. But it also has cultural and culinary offers to make.
Here you can find all information for your visit:
Contact
Weesenstein Castle
Museumsladen
Am Schloßberg 1 | 01809 Müglitztal
Property of State Palaces, Castles and Gardens of Saxony, non profit
+49 (0) 35027 626-0
weesenstein@schloesserland-sachsen.de
- Opening hours
- Monday:
- Closed
- Tuesday:
- 02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
- Wednesday:
- 02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
- Thursday:
- 02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
- Friday:
- 02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
- Saturday:
- 02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
- Sunday:
- 02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
- Days of closure:
- 31.12.2024
Das Schloss hat vom 26.11.2024 bis 12.01.2025 Die- So von 14 bis 20 Uhr geöffnet. Es findet unser "Spuk unterm Weihnachtsbaum" statt, ein lichterfroher, spukiger und erlebnisreicher Rundgang für die ganze Familie. Am schönsten ist es im Dunkeln.
Letzter Einlass ist 19 Uhr. Ein Rundgang außerhalb dieser Zeiten ist nicht möglich. Der Park ist geschlossen.
Wir weisen vorsorglich darauf hin, dass es in unseren Museumsräumen kühl ist, da sie nicht beheizt werden. Daher empfehlen wir den Temperaturen entsprechend angepasste Kleidung.
Der Rundgang durch unsere Ausstellungsräume ist nicht kinderwagentauglich, da viele Treppen und Etagen zu überwinden sind.
Hunde sind im Museum nicht erlaubt.
Admission prices
- Full rate :
- 10,00 EUR
- Reduced rate : i
- 8,00 EUR
- Children aged 6-16 :
- 3,00 EUR
The castle is open from November 26th, 2024 to January 12th, 2025 from Tuesday to Sunday exclusively from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
During this period, visit our “Haunted under the Christmas Tree” adventure tour, which transforms the castle into a Christmas adventure. It is most beautiful in the dark.
Last entry is 7 p.m. A tour outside of these times is not possible. The park is closed.
Benefits with the schloesserlandCARD
Permanent exhibition
Free admission to the permanent exhibition
Special exhibition
Free admission to the special exhibition
Arrival & map
Next City: Dresden (22 km)
Arrival information:
By car
- from Dresden
via A17, exit Pirna and further along the road towards Glashuette (follow the signposts)
or
via B172 towards Pirna/ Saechsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland), following the signposts towards Altenberg in Heidenau, the road will lead you right to the castle (about 20 km/ 12.5 mi from Dresden)
Parking facilties
Parking facilities for cars and tour buses available.
By public transport
- city rail S1 from Meissen/Dresden or from Schoena/Pirna to Heidenau and then by: rail replacement transport »Mueglitz River Valley Rail SB72 (Heidenau - Altenberg)« to Weesenstein
- bus (Mon - Fri): bus line 202 (Heidenau - Glashuette) to Weesenstein (stop Gemeindeamt Weesenstein)
- for more information, please, go to www.vvo-online.de
- Come here by bus or rail
Your Specialists for the Region
You would like to know about the highlights in the region, book accommodation or plan an active holiday in the Elbe River Sandstone Mountains? The Tourist Association Saechsische Schweiz e.V. will help you with necessary information and tips.
Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
+49(0)3501 470147
