Mysteries of Moritzburg Castle

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Location	Moritzburg, Saxony, Germany (Google Map Location)
Open for visitors	Yes
Owned by	Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten Sachsen
Official Website	Moritzburg Castle
Room’s available	Yes (Wedding, events, filming)

The enchanting Moritzburg Castle is located in the heart of Saxony, Germany. This picturesque castle, built in the late 16th century as a hunting lodge for the elector of Saxony, is a remarkable gem of Baroque architecture. Its magnificence and beauty have drawn filmmakers, photographers, and tourists from all over the world.

Moritzburg Castle History

Prince Maurice of Saxony erected Moritzburg Castle between 1542 and 1546, earning the name “Moritzburg.” Originally a hunting lodge, the castle has been enlarged and refurbished multiple times.

Its current look is primarily the result of repairs carried out in the 18th century by Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony. It is an intriguing complex of many buildings and courtyards, including a chapel, a gamekeeper’s lodge, and a pheasant house.

Interior of Moritzburg Castle 

Visitors can explore the enormous halls and chambers adorned with precious works of art such as paintings, sculptures, and furniture. 

The Feather Room is one of the most famous chambers, with feathers from various birds covering every inch of the walls and ceiling. Another feature is the Hunting Room, furnished with hunting trophies such as antlers, boars’ skulls, and even a stuffed lion.

Interesting facts about Moritzburg Castle

Here are five interesting facts about Moritzburg Castle:

• The castle has appeared in various films, including “Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella,” a German fairytale film, and “Lafangey Parindey,” a Bollywood film.
• The castle’s moat is home to a vast population of swans, who symbolise the castle and its surroundings.
• Almost 800 hunting weapons, including rifles, crossbows, and swords, are housed in the castle.
• Weddings and other religious rituals are still held at the castle chapel.
• Every year, hundreds of tourists flock to the castle’s courtyards for a one-of-a-kind Christmas market.

Places to stay nearby Moritzburg Castle

Here are various excellent lodging alternatives for guests staying near the Castle:

• Hotel Schloss Eckberg: Located approximately 15 kilometers from the castle , this magnificent hotel is housed in a castle overlooking the Elbe River.
• Hotel Schloss Weesenstein: A medieval castle hotel in Weesenstein, around 20 kilometers from it.
• The Radisson Blu Park Hotel & Conference Centre is a contemporary hotel in the centre of Dresden, approximately 13 kilometers from it.