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Königstein Fortress – green grass field near body of water during daytime📷 Photo by Andreas Jabusch on Unsplash

Königstein Fortress

Königstein, Germany

History

A fortress on a sandstone table mountain above the Elbe, with a deep well dug by hand.

Nearest town
Königstein, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.9190, 14.0570

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping KönigsteinCampsite
    2 km from Königstein Fortress
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Caravanplatz zum LiliensteinblickMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Königstein Fortress
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping-Stellplatz StruppenMotorhome stopover
    4 km from Königstein Fortress · 30 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Ostrauer MühleCampsite
    10 km from Königstein Fortress · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Wasserplatz PirnaMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Königstein Fortress
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Kleine BergoaseCampsite
    11 km from Königstein Fortress
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Königstein Fortress?

Königstein Fortress is in Königstein, Germany, at GPS 50.9190, 14.0570. It is about 5 km from Bastei.

Can you camp near Königstein Fortress?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Landgasthof Neue Schänke, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 59 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Königstein Fortress?

Königstein Fortress is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Saxon Switzerland and the Elbe.

What is there to see near Königstein Fortress?

Places worth a stop nearby: Basteibrücke (5 km), Tisá Rocks (15 km), Edmund’s Gorge (16 km) and Pravčická brána (16 km).

When is the best time to visit Königstein Fortress?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)