With a 1,000-year history, Colditz Castle was built in the 11th century to be a royal hunting lodge, the castle was repurposed as a mental hospital and sanatorium in 1829. The building's most infamous role, however, was as a prisoner-of-war camp for high-ranking Allied officers during World War II (many of whom successfully escaped). During your visit, you can see the actual escape artifacts, escape tunnels, and uniforms of the prisoners in the O Flag IVC Escape Museum. Newly renovated and repainted to reflect its look before the war, the castle also contains a chapel, a World War II display dedicated to Poland, and a souvenir shop. See Colditz Castle and all Colditz has to offer by arranging your trip with our Colditz day trip planning tool.
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What an interesting place to visit. Had a wonderful tour guide, Michael, who gave us lots of information to absorb about the history of the castle l.
What an interesting place to visit. Had a wonderful tour guide, Michael, who gave us lots of information to absorb about the history of the castle l. more »
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I made several visits to the Castle in the 1970's as I was working in Leipzig. My last visit was at the invitation of the British Ambassador of the then DDR and was accompanied by a small group...
I made several visits to the Castle in the 1970's as I was working in Leipzig. My last visit was at the invitation of the British Ambassador of the then DDR and was accompanied by a small group... more »
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My friend and I enjoyed the visit, they were renovating at the time. Worth a visit for people of any age but especially older people who remember the TV show! FYI you can drive right up to the entrance by car, so no need to be put off by the walk.
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Worth a visit if you are nearby. Also for children. There us a museum. But get on the tour. You get so much more out if the tour, and you are shown places that you won't come without joining the tour. Think it was 12€ for tour and museum in total.
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