Königstein Fortress
Pevnost Königstein
Fee required
Parking available
Vast historical fortress offering interactive exhibitions, diverse dining, and special events. Provides a comprehensive visitor experience for families, groups, and individuals, accessible via multiple transport methods with services for visitors with disabilities.

🏰 Massive 12th-century fortress above Elbe river in Saxon Switzerland.
🔍 Explore 9.5-hectare area with 50+ buildings, 152m deep well, and panoramic views from 247m plateau.

Why Go

🤩 Panoramic views from 1.7 km paths
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Interactive exhibitions & playful learning for kids
📚 Explore 800 years of history
🍽️ Diverse dining options & special events

Why Avoid

⚠️ Uneven, sloped paths challenging for unassisted wheelchair users
🚫 Drones forbidden

Cost

💰 Adults €13-€15, reduced tickets & family passes available, children under 6 free.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 09:00-18:00 (Apr-Oct) or 09:00-17:00 (Nov-Mar). Closed Dec 24, specific hours for Dec 31 and Jan 1.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Available for visitors, accessible by car.

🍽️ Food & Drink

🍽️ Diverse options including Officer's Casino, "U Mušketýra" pub, "Napoleon's Kitchen" beer garden, fortress bakery, and "In den Kasematten" experience restaurant.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Interactive learning stations, children's audio guide, and special family events.

♿ Accessibility

♿ Tour map for wheelchair users available; accompanying person recommended due to uneven paths.

🐕 Dogs

🐕 Allowed on leash in grounds, not in exhibition areas.

🗣️ Guided Tours

🗣️ Czech guided tours (approx. 75 min) available on specific dates at 13:00 for €5 (adults), children under 16 free.

🚻 Toilets

🚻 Located in the Old Barracks.

📶 Wifi

📶 Free Wi-Fi at Festive Square/Well House.