--- title: "Nossen Castle" url: "https://www.mulderadweg.de/en/poi/nossen-castle" description: "Nossen Castle looks back on a history spanning some 850 years and is one of Saxony’s most significant historic castle complexes. Over the centuries, the complex served as a knight’s castle, a bishop’s residence, and a fortified refuge for the monks of the neighboring Altzella Monastery. 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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4319721/6440548f680e771a9be89d2c3108ba128559a58b550ff47f59f449d11aeca463/stadt-nossen-mit-schloss-von-oben.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mulderadweg > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Nossen Castle ============= - Palace Stadt Nossen mit Schloss von oben Innenhof Schloss Nossen Perched on a rocky outcrop above the Freiberger Mulde Valley, Nossen Castle looks back on some 850 years of history and combines a knight’s castle, a bishop’s residence, and a Renaissance castle all in one place. Nossen Castle looks back on a history spanning some 850 years and is one of Saxony’s most significant historic castle complexes. Over the centuries, the complex served as a knight’s castle, a bishop’s residence, and a fortified refuge for the monks of the neighboring Altzella Monastery. 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. Read more Dresden Elbland Good to know ------------ Openings Nossen Castle will remain closed until the early 2030s for structural renovations and a reorientation of the museum's operations. Read more 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 Read more Author Dresden Elbland Redaktion Organization Dresden Elbland License (master data) Dresden Elbland Redaktion Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Palace - Palace - Palace - Tours 20.95 km - Long-distance cycling route Contact Am Schloß 01683 Nossen