Title: Koenigstein Travel Guide: Best of Koenigstein, Saxony Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Koenigstein](https://expedia.co.uk/Koenigstein-Hotels.d6129915.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Koenigstein](https://expedia.co.uk/Koenigstein-Holiday-Rentals.d6129915.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Koenigstein Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Koenigstein.d6129915.Car-Hire-Guide)[Koenigstein Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Koenigstein.d6129915.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Koenigstein Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Koenigstein showing a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129915/d565911c-8e25-4e71-b366-b014daec73e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koenigstein showing a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129915/d565911c-8e25-4e71-b366-b014daec73e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koenigstein featuring a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129915/7b079e46-0d1b-403d-ac03-8b4e3c68b80d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koenigstein Fortress featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322518/77ac0b58-242e-47ee-aef4-ad13aa2d1f42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koenigstein showing street scenes and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129915/6c95e13f-f0be-44f6-bd64-4142f52eee11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Koenigstein Things to do #### Climb to the summit of a forested plateau to enter one of Europe’s largest castles and take in excellent views of the river and valley beyond. Koenigstein is an enchanting hamlet comprising of traditional German cottages on a bend in the River Elbe. Forests on the Elbe Sandstone Mountains loom over the village, which is best known for the tremendous Koenigstein Fortress. Amble along the riverside promenade for views of the woodland and meadows that extend from the waters’ edge. Visit the spectacular fortress, which presides over the village from a plateau overlooking the river. The structure is among the largest of its kind in Europe and dates back 750 years. Relish the view of the lush green valley from the fortress at height of 790 feet (240 metres) above the river. Explore a network of tunnels and admire the fortress’s range of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th-century styles. Take a guided tour or relax with snacks and drinks in the castle’s restaurant. Today, the fortress contains exhibitions within its historic buildings, such as the Treasury House, the Commander’s House and the Well House. Find out about the construction of the building in the George’s Castle exhibit, delve into the eerie Barrel Cellar and relish the serenity of the Commander’s Garden. Rent audio guides for a comprehensive understanding of the exhibits. Stop at the gift shop and peruse the items for sale. Stay the night at the campsite on the southern flank of the river. Use Koenigstein as a starting point to experience the stunning natural surroundings. Expect fairly cold weather in winter, with flurries of snow that cover the castle. Summers are pleasant with warm and dry days extending into September. The town is situated nearby the Czech border in the Saxony region of eastern Germany. It is a 45-minute drive southeast from Dresden Airport, which connects to international destinations around Europe. Travel by boat to the nearby town of [Bad Schandau](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bad-Schandau.d55243.Holidays-City-Breaks) and its adjacent [Saxon Switzerland National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saxon-Switzerland-National-Park-Sachsische-Schweiz-Osterzgebirge.d6107310.Attraction). The impressive fortress and riverside scenery put the little village of Koenigstein on the map. - Top hotels in Koenigstein - Top Holiday Rentals in Koenigstein ![Aparthotel Münzgasse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1850000/1847600/1847538/e3860fe8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Münzgasse Muenzgasse 10 Dresden SN £48 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Dresden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Semper Opera House and QF Quartier an ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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Popular attractions Elbe-Freizeitland Koenigstein and Lilienstein ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews) Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in der Ferienwohnung mit perfekter Lage hinsichtlich der Anbindungsmöglichkeiten, um die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel zu nutzen. Man hatte einen schönen Blick auf die Elbe, Lilienstein und die Festung Königstein. Es sagte uns sehr zu, dass es die Möglichkeit ... Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koenigstein-Hotels-Apartment-For-4-People-38-M-With-A-View-Of-The-Lilienstein.h91601875.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy between the mountain and the Elbe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118290000/118283100/118283044/a599dff7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy between the mountain and the Elbe Königstein SN Stay at this apartment in Koenigstein. Popular attractions Lilienstein and Koenigstein Fortress are located nearby. 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