Nossen Castle
After the Reformation, the Saxon rulers took over Nossen Castle and the Nossen domain. In place of the dilapidated medieval castle, Elector August had a stately Renaissance castle built to serve as a hunting lodge and temporary residence. Soon, however, the complex lost its significance as a residence and evolved into an administrative seat of the electoral domain.
Among the castle’s unique features are numerous stories and legends. Centuries ago, a heated parlor was already considered a remarkable luxury. In addition, legend has it that there is a secret passage leading from the castle to the Mulde River. Even Napoleon used the castle in 1813 as a base from which to plan the recapture of Dresden.
Good to know
Openings
- Nossen Castle will remain closed until the early 2030s for structural renovations and a reorientation of the museum's operations.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Anreise
Via the A13, take the Nossen exit
A4, Siebenlehn exit
B 101, B 175, S 36
Access by bike via Muldentalweg
Parken
Parking is available at the castle entrance and next to the town church, but spaces are limited and have time restrictions.
Additional parking options are available at the Nossen market and, at a lower cost, at the Grüner Weg parking lot, which is located 300 meters from the castle.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Bus routes: 424, 750, 418 / 412, and 420 Author
Dresden Elbland Redaktion
Organization
Dresden Elbland
License (master data)
Dresden Elbland Redaktion
