Schloss Freudenstein, Freiberg

Name: Schloss Freudenstein
Address: Schlossplatz 4, Freiberg, 09599, Germany
Telephone: +49 3731 394654

#2 among attractions in Freiberg

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Freudenstein Castle is located on the Schloßplatz on the edge of the town centre of Freiberg in the German state of Saxony. Its history is closely linked to the House of Wettin. After several conversions the castle is now a stately home with four wings comprising these buildings: the Langes Haus, Neues Haus, Kirchenflügel, Großer Turm und Schmales Haus. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 50°55'13"N, 13°20'25"E

Address

Schlossplatz 4Freiberg 09599 Germany

Contact

+49 3731 394654

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Day trips

Schloss Freudenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freiberg Cathedral, St Peter's Church, Obermarkt, St Nicholas' Church.

~200 ftSE
Church, Beer tastings and tours, Tours
Freiberg Cathedral, Freiberg
1 min walk • The Freiberg Cathedral or Cathedral of St Mary is a church of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Saxony in Freiberg in Saxony. The term Dom, a German synecdoche used for collegiate churches and cathedrals alike, is often uniformly translated as cathedral into English, even though this church here was a collegiate church, not a cathedral.
~1370 ftS
Church
St Peter's Church, Freiberg
7 min walk • The city church of St. Peter in Freiberg is located on the highest point of Freiberg's city center at Petriplatz, somewhat west of the Obermarkt. It is used by the parish of Petri-Johannis.
~1290 ftSE
Shopping, Market
Obermarkt, Freiberg
7 min walk • Obermarkt is a historic square in the city of Freiberg in Saxony. Today it measures 110 meters by 72 meters and is located at an altitude of about 402 meters above sea level.
~1460 ftSE
50°55'6"N • 13°20'45"E
St Nicholas' Church, Freiberg
8 min walk • Church, Gothic architecture
~1290 ftSE
50°55'2"N • 13°20'34"E
Brunnendenkmal, Freiberg
7 min walk • Fountain
~1430 ftSE
50°55'1"N • 13°20'37"E
Klatschweiberbrunnen, Freiberg
7 min walk • Fountain
~1100 ftE
50°55'15"N • 13°20'42"E
Gerberbrunnen, Freiberg
6 min walk • Fountain
~1340 ftSE
50°55'2"N • 13°20'36"E
Stadtverwaltung Freiberg, Freiberg
7 min walk • City hall
~1580 ftS
50°54'58"N • 13°20'28"E
Fortuna-Brunnen, Freiberg
8 min walk • Fountain
~900 ftSE
50°55'6"N • 13°20'33"E
Silbermühle, Freiberg
5 min walk • Monuments and statues
~1290 ftSE
Memorial
Otto der Reiche, Freiberg
7 min walk • Otto II, the Rich, a member of the House of Wettin, was Margrave of Meissen from 1156 until his death.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schloss Freudenstein?

Nearby attractions include Freiberg Cathedral, Freiberg (1 min walk), Alexander von Humboldt, Freiberg (2 min walk), Abraham Gottlob Werner, Freiberg (2 min walk), Indium-Denkmal, Freiberg (2 min walk).

How to get to Schloss Freudenstein by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schloss Freudenstein:

Bus

Schlossplatz • Lines: 747, 749, B (2 min walk)
Leipziger Str • Lines: 749 (4 min walk)

Train

Freiberg (22 min walk)