"Königstein - A Top Sight!" Top 5 Page for this destination Königstein by german_eagle

Königstein Travel Guide: 45 reviews and 96 photos

Elbe river with view of the Fortress Hill

The small town Königstein is located in the Elbsandsteingebirge called "Saxon Switzerland", about 20 km southeast of Dresden. It is situated right on the Elbe river on the entrance of Biela valley.

The small town enjoys a very central location inmidst of the beautiful recreation region. It is a good base for exploration.

In August 2002 it was badly hit by the flood of the Elbe river. Some of the houses in the centre had to be deconstructed, most are restored though.

Fortress

The reason to visit Königstein is the fortress. It is located on one of the typical plateau hills, rising about 240 m above the valley floor.

You should calculate half a day for a visit, but in case you should include the hike (see sports tip) and try to see all the sights of the fortress you can easily extend your time there to a full day.

You better avoid the holidays and school holiday periods - it will definitely be crowded, since it is one of the top sights in Saxony (and Germany IMO).

Intro Updated Oct 31, 2003
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Comments (15)

Nemorino Feb 22, 2012 at 12:32 PM Report Abuse

Hi Ingo, I think this was one of your first pages on VT – still a very good one! I remember seeing those paddle steamers in Dresden.
sihi Mar 10, 2006 at 4:29 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful page and town. Great pics:)
matcrazy1 Jan 27, 2006 at 5:42 PM Report Abuse

Great tips and pictures! Saxony is beautiful. Sachsen ist schon :-)
globetrott Feb 12, 2005 at 2:15 AM Report Abuse

an excellent page about one of Sachsen's most interesting castle !
mtncorg Jan 27, 2005 at 2:34 PM Report Abuse

obviously a must-see when in and about Dresden! Nice tips and shots.
CALSF Nov 30, 2004 at 6:43 PM Report Abuse

Konigstein sure looks nice and you captured the city's essence! Lovely photographs and tips as usual! Best, Cheryl :)
dvideira May 19, 2004 at 6:05 AM Report Abuse

Visiting your pages is always a pleasure. You have a nice way of introducing places to us. Thanks. I loved Langenhennersdorf church!
bugulma May 13, 2004 at 12:27 AM Report Abuse

Nice travelogues you've added here. Patronage box of Langenhenersdorf's church has had an influence on me very much.
pepples46 Dec 2, 2003 at 11:34 AM Report Abuse

yes top sight, great infos and of course fotos the intro pic is very inviting tanx for sharing Ingo
Gili_S Nov 28, 2003 at 1:30 PM Report Abuse

Great tips and pictures, I never being yet to that side of Germany.