Hohnstein Castle will soon shine anew: a garden for the future!

Hohnstein Castle will soon shine anew: a garden for the future!

In picturesque Saxon Switzerland, exciting things are currently happening at Hohnstein Castle. On July 3, 2025, during a construction site visit organized by Mayor Daniel Brade (SPD), the focus was on the progress of the renovation. This important measure will be carried out in several construction phases, the first of which aims to redesign the castle gardens. Construction began in August last year and the results are already visible. The dilapidated outer castle wall was completely rebuilt and in the future the castle garden will offer much more than just a view of the countryside.

The total costs for the first construction phase amount to around 4.5 million euros. This sum is made up of the city's own resources and funding from the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district as well as from the federal government and the Free State. “We did our homework and acquired the necessary funds,” reveals Brade, whose goal is to greatly increase the castle’s attractiveness for visitors. In the future, the castle garden will be redesigned as an event location with a stage and mobile bars. The installation of new electrical and water connections brings additional functionality to the facility, while old terraces had to be removed to make room for new climbing games and adventure areas.

A place for families and those seeking relaxation

Another highlight will be the planned tube slide, which leads from the castle down into the castle garden. A photo station will also be set up, inviting you to take souvenir photos in the unique setting. The monument protection requirements do not make the work easy, but the team focused on baroque garden design in order to properly honor the historical substance.

Most of the work is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2023, and the castle garden should be completely completed by the end of the year. Afterwards, the renovation of the castle itself is on the agenda. New accommodation and meeting opportunities will also be created, and the existing youth hostel will be converted into a modern 3-star family hotel with 120 beds.

Importance for the region

Hohnstein Castle has a puppet show tradition going back almost 100 years and is very popular with rock climbers. It has already been rebuilt and renovated several times to ensure its diversity. Loud MDR The entire renovation is scheduled to be completed by 2030 and could strengthen the castle as a cultural heritage in the long term.

Funding programs play a critical role in preserving these important historic sites. The support ranges from state funding for monument protection to EU funding programs that offer grants for renovations and cultural projects. Loud financial-foerdermittel.de These funds are essential to preserve the region's cultural heritage and make it accessible to the public.

The renovation of Hohnstein Castle will therefore not only be an architectural project, but also an important step towards strengthening regional identity and promoting tourism in Saxon Switzerland.