Hohnstein Castle soon shines new: a garden for the future!

Hohnstein Castle soon shines new: a garden for the future!

Burg Hohnstein, 01848 Hohnstein, Deutschland - In the picturesque Saxon Switzerland, exciting things are currently happening at Hohnstein Castle. On July 3, 2025, during a construction site tour organized by the Mayor Daniel Brade (SPD), the focus was on the progress of the renovation. This significant measure is carried out in several construction phases, the first aiming at the redesign of the castle garden. The construction started in August last year and the results are already visible. The dilapidated outer castle wall has been completely rebuilt and the castle garden will offer much more than just a look into the countryside in the future.

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 funds and funding from the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Mountains as well as by the federal and free state. "We did our homework and acquired the necessary means," reveals Brade, the aim of which is to significantly increase the attractiveness of the castle for visitors. In the future, the castle garden will be redesigned as an event location with a stage and mobile tapping economies. The installation of new electrical and water connections brings additional functionality into the system, while old terraces had to give way to make room for new climbing games and experience areas.

a place for families and those seeking relaxation

Another highlight will be the planned tube slide, which leads from the castle down to the castle garden. A photo station is also set up that invites you to shoot souvenir photos in the unique setting. The monument protection requirements do not make the work easy, but the team focused on a baroque garden design to duly appreciate the historical substance.

The completion of most work is planned by the end of October 2023, the castle garden is to be completed by the end of the year. Afterwards, the renovation of the castle itself is on the plan. Here, new overnight stays and meetings are created, and the existing youth hostel is converted into a modern 3-star family hotel with 120 beds.

meaning for the region

The Hohnstein Castle has almost 100 years of puppet play tradition and is very popular with rock climbers. It has already been rebuilt and renovated several times to secure its diversity. According to MDR , the completion of the entire renovation is planned for 2030 and could strengthen the castle in the long term as a cultural heritage.

funding programs play a crucial role in getting these important historical sites. The support ranges from the state monument protection promotion to EU funding programs that offer grants for renovations and cultural projects. According to financial-foerdermittel.de , these means are essential to make the cultural heritage of the region accessible and make open to the public.

The renovation of Hohnstein Castle will not only be an architectural project, but also a significant step to strengthen regional identity and to promote tourism in Saxon Switzerland.