Hohnstein Castle, Hohnstein

Name: Hohnstein Castle
Address: Markt 1, Hohnstein, 01848, Germany
Telephone: +49 35975 81202

#1 among attractions in Hohnstein

Top attraction, Forts and castles, History museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Hohnstein Castle is a medieval castle in the village of the same name, Hohnstein in Saxon Switzerland in the Free State of Sachsen in East Germany. ()

Local name: Burg Hohnstein Built: 1200 (824 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°58'46"N, 14°6'32"E

Address

Markt 1Hohnstein 01848 Germany

Contact

+49 35975 81202

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Day trips

Hohnstein Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schwedenlöcher, Bastei, Wartturm, Nonne.

1.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Schwedenlöcher, Saxon Switzerland National Park
45 min walk • Nestled within the verdant embrace of Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany, the Schwedenlöcher beckons hikers and nature lovers to its network of paths and trails. This hiking area, located near the town of Hohnstein, offers a unique blend of natural beauty...
2 miSW
Famous rock formation in a national park
Bastei, Saxon Switzerland National Park
52 min walk • Nestled within the rugged beauty of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, the Bastei is a natural wonder that has been captivating visitors for centuries. This stunning rock formation in Germany stands as a sentinel overlooking the Elbe River, offering panoramic views...
2.1 miSW
Climbing
Wartturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park
55 min walk • The Wartturm is a rock tower in Saxon Switzerland in East Germany near the famous Bastei rocks. It stands high above the Elbe, just below the town of Rathen and dominates the view from the Bastei and Rathen looking downstream.
2.7 miSW
Climbing
Nonne
68 min walk • Nonne in Germany is a unique place that has gained fame among rock climbing enthusiasts. This picturesque location attracts extreme sports fans from all over Europe, who are looking for new challenges and beautiful landscapes.
1.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Amsel Falls, Saxon Switzerland National Park
42 min walk • Nestled within the enchanting landscapes of Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany, Amsel Falls emerges as a serene and captivating natural attraction. This charming waterfall is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape into the heart of nature's beauty.
1.9 miSW
Museum, Forts and castles, View point
Neurathen Castle, Saxon Switzerland National Park
50 min walk • Neurathen Castle, which was first mentioned by this name in 1755, is located near the famous Bastei rocks near Rathen in Saxon Switzerland in the German Free State of Saxony.
1.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Nazi architecture
Felsenbühne Rathen, Saxon Switzerland National Park
49 min walk • The Rathen Open Air Stage is a natural stage in Saxon Switzerland in East Germany. It is located in a hollow at the upper end of the Wehlgrund valley between the rocks of Kleine Gans and Großer Wehrturm below the famous Bastei rocks and Neurathen Castle.
2.1 miSW
50°57'21"N • 14°4'42"E
Eisenbahnwelten, Rathen
54 min walk • Amusement, Specialty museum, Museum
1.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Mönch, Saxon Switzerland National Park
49 min walk • The Mönch is a rock pinnacle and popular climbing peak in Saxon Switzerland in Germany near the spa town of Rathen. The weather vane on the summit, in the shape of a tin monk, is visible from afar and acts as a navigation aid.
1.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Lokomotive, Saxon Switzerland National Park
37 min walk • The Lokomotive is a striking climbing rock north of Kurort Rathen in Saxon Switzerland in Germany. The rock, which resembles a steam locomotive in appearance, is also known as Große Ruine, is about 30 metres high and is divided into two parts: known as Lokomotive-Dom and Lokomotive-Esse.
1.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Amselgrund, Saxon Switzerland National Park
38 min walk • The Amselgrund is the name given to the valley of the Grünbach stream in the heart of Saxon Switzerland in Eastern Germany. It runs from Niederrathen upstream to Rathewalde.