Welcome to the Website of Moritzburg Castle

Please excuse the current leck of information which might still exist on our homepage. As we just started up our new web-page, we haven't finished working yet on the english part.

In case of questions, please feel welcome to ask us via e-mail: moritzburg@schloesserland-sachsen.de

Looking foreward to Welcome you at Moritzburg Castle!

 

Cultural Landscape of Moritzburgenlarge view

Close to Dresden, there is the unique Cultural Landscape of Moritzburg with Moritzburg Castle and the Little Pheasant Castle at its heart.  Moritzburg has become famous for its horse breeding and carp farming as well as through the activities of artist Kaethe Kollwitz. In winter 1972/1973, the Baroque castle was the festive backdrop for “Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella” – one of the most popular German fairy-tale movies.

The Stone Hall and its antlers collectionenlarge view

Experience: the most important collection of hunting trophies in Europe, the historical Porcelain Quarter and the unique Feather Room. Changing special exhibitions are further highlights at Moritzburg Castle and the Little Pheasant Castle.

Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella

The German-Czech fairy-tale movie "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" (1972/1973) is inseparably linked to Moritzburg and is a classic of fairy-tale movies. Not only fans of this enchanting story will get their money’s worth at this special exhibition including many pieces of the original equipment.

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