The Perfect Escape - Colditz Opens To Tourists

Colditz Castle, Germany’s infamous POW camp for officers in World War II, has opened its doors to tourists.

Following a six-month closure for conversion work, and two years of intense planning, the former magnificent hunting lodge near Leipzig in Saxony, now offers a unique experience to visitors thanks to an interactive tablet guide called HistoPad which brings the site’s controversial history back to life.

Across an area of approximately 1,300 m², three sections of the castle are now open to the public for the first time.

Visitors can view more than 300 exhibits and experience immersive scenes from 500 years’ castle history in the Cellar House, Castle Chapel and Prince’s House.

The new opening is the result of a €500K investment by the State Palaces, Castles and Gardens of Saxony. non-profit (SBG) in the transformation of Colditz Castle.
The opening of the new tour is the most important project of the not for profit SBG organisation this year.

SBG Managing Director, Christian Striefler, said: “Palaces and castles do not only have a glittering past as the residences of Saxon kings and princes.

“The history of the buildings also includes darker chapters and this is something we want to show here: Colditz Castle also served as a prisoner of war camp, mental asylum and hospital.

“The eventful stories from these chapters are now brought to life with augmented reality.”

Colditz Castle
Price: Adults: €10.00 | Reduced: €8.00 | Groups of 15 people or more: €8.00 each
schloesserlandCARD holders only pay €3 for the HistoPad.

Opening times 2024:
Tuesday to Friday from 10 am - 5 pm & Saturday / Sunday / bank holidays from 10 am - 6 pm. Closed Mondays except bank holidays. Guided tours available throughout the year upon request.

Websites
www.schloss-colditz.de
www.schloesserland-sachsen.de
www.histovery.com