Königstein Fortress 


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(Local Name: Festung Königstein) High above the town, prominently situated on its hill, stands the fortress of Königstein, covering an area of 9.5 hectares/23.5 acres. A walk round the ramparts offers fine views of the Elbe Sandstone Hills and takes in almost all the important structures in the fortress itself.
The principal features of interest are the main entrance (after 1590); the well-house (1735), with the 152.50m/500ft deep well; the Old Arsenal (1594), on the ground floor of which is a large room with groined vaulting borne on massive columns; the Guard-house (Old Barracks, 1598); the Christiansburg, later called the Friedrichsburg (1589; altered 1721); the Georgenburg; the Magdalenenburg (1622-23)
The principal features of interest are the main entrance (after 1590); the well-house (1735), with the 152.50m/500ft deep well; the Old Arsenal (1594), on the ground floor of which is a large room with groined vaulting borne on massive columns; the Guard-house (Old Barracks, 1598); the Christiansburg, later called the Friedrichsburg (1589; altered 1721); the Georgenburg; the Magdalenenburg (1622-23)
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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art; Town walls, fortifications, gates; Christian sites; Scenic site or route; Towers, monuments, observation deck
| April 1 to September 30 | ||||||||
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | |
| Closed | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | |
| November 1 to March 31 | ||||||||
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| October 1 to October 31 | ||||||||
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | |
| Closed | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | |
| Always closed on: | ||||||||
| Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24) | ||||||||
| Adult | 6.00 Euros |
| Concession or reduced rate | 4.00 Euros |
| Family | 15.00 Euros |
| Group of 20 or more | 2.00 Euros |
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