Cinderella | Barockschloss Moritzburg

Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella

In the coming winter season 23/24 Moritzburg Castle near Dresden will once again be transformed into the magical setting of the beloved fairy-tale classic. Calling all fairy tale fans: Come and discover lots of secrets and find out more about Cinderella and the film shoot, original costumes, fan items, props and much more. Follow in the footsteps of Cinderella and the handsome prince on the original film set. Children aren’t the only ones who will be amazed by the exhibition!

The winter exhibition inspired by the cult film

As winter falls, Cinderella lights up Moritzburg Castle. In the German-Czech film adaptation from 1973, she continues to touch audiences to this day with her confident and witty ways. The winter exhibition at the original film location in Moritzburg will reveal background stories about the film and the history of the fairy tale. The information boards are in german and czech language.

Frequently asked questions about the exhibition (FAQ)

How long does the visit of the exhibition last?

You should plan around 1 hour for your visit.

Can I take photos in the exhibition?

Yes. You are more than welcome to take photos in all exhibition rooms – but only for private purposes.

There are two photography stations that offer particularly good photo opportunities.

Can I visit the exhibition in a wheelchair?

Yes. The exhibition will also be accessible to wheelchair users. Please inform the staff at the ticket office.

Can I take a stroller into the exhibition?

Unfortunately, you will not be able to visit the exhibition with a stroller. However, you can keep your stroller in our »baby carriage parking lot« during your visit.

Can I take my dog with me?

No, dogs are not allowed to be taken into the exhibition. This rule also applies to small dogs in bags brought along.

The film »Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella«

»The cheeks blackened with soot, but it's not the chimney sweep. A fine little cap adorned with feathers, crossbow over the shoulder, but it's not the huntsman. Dressed in a silver-woven gown with train and off she goes to the ball, but it`s not a princess.«. A young prince has to solve three riddles before he can wrap his arms around his chosen bride. Three is the magic number in all fairy tales – and the key to Cinderella’s happiness is slumbering behind three transformations.

Aschenbrödel auf ihrem Pferd in in Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel — Cinderella (Libuše Šafránková) secretly watches the prince's hunt.

Böse Stiefmutter in Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel — Cinderella's stepmother looks skeptically at the three hazelnuts she has brought along.

König und Königin in Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel — The king (Rolf Hoppe) and the queen (Karin Lesch) consult about the prince's wedding.

The first encounter with the prince

Prinzen in Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel — The prince and his friends discover Cinderella.

Loosely based on the fairy tale »Cinderella«, screenwriter František Pavlíček tells the story of an orphan who lives on a large estate with her stepmother and her stepsister Dora.

While her stepmother and her servants await the arrival of the king, who is looking for a bride for the prince, Cinderella rides her horse into the forest. There she meets the prince and his friends for the first time.

At the ball

Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel — The coachmen Vincek brings Cinderella the three hazelnuts from his trip to the city.

As in the original fairy tale, Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsister are invited to the king’s ball. While they get everything ready for the grand occasion, they send the coachman Vincek to fetch some fine fabrics. He promises to bring Cinderella a gift of her own: »whatever hits him on the nose«. This turns out to be a branch with three hazelnuts.

The magic power of the nuts

Aschenbrödel mit Nüssen auf Dachboden in Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel — In her secret hiding place in the attic, Cinderella discovers the magic power of the three nuts.

The first nut opens to reveal a hunter’s outfit. Disguised as a huntsman, she comes across the prince’s hunting party in the woods and is soon lauded as the king of the hunt. The second nut opens to reveal a ball gown, which she slips into before heading to the king’s ball. The prince is enchanted by the girl’s beauty and asks for her hand. However, the prince first has to solve the three riddles.

The riddle initially remains unsolved and Cinderella scurries out of the ballroom. In the commotion, she loses her shoe and the prince finds it. He vows to marry the girl who fits the shoe and follows Cinderella to the estate.

The search for the bride

Dora appears in Cinderella’s ball gown… but she doesn’t want to try on the shoe. As the step-mother and Dora flee indignantly, the prince runs after them and discovers that they were trying to hoodwink him. The prince is crestfallen as he returns to the estate. Cinderella is waiting for him there in a wedding dress – the last secret to be revealed by the three hazelnuts.

And they lived happily ever after ...

Antrag von Prinz an Aschenbrödel in Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel — The prince recognises Cinderella and receives her hand.

The prince manages to solve the three riddles and receives the heroine’s hand in marriage.