How to get to Colditz?

By car
You drive along the motorway A14. Between Leipzig and Dresden you have to leave at the junction for Grimma (as seen above). From this town you get to Colditz by driving along the road "B 107".
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By plane and train
The closest airports are Leipzig and Dresden. A shuttle bus connects Dresden airport with its main train station. A shuttle train connects Leipzig airport with its main train station. From Dresden you take a train to Leipzig. There are two ways to get here from Leipzig. Either you take a train to Grossbothen and then change for a bus shuttle to Colditz. Or, you take a bus from Leipzig, that takes you to Colditz directly.

Where to stay in Colditz?
We can provide you with information on B&Bs, guest houses or hostels in and around Colditz.

Opening times of castle: all days

Opening times of museum: daily 10 am - 5 pm (except Mondays)

Guided tours are possible all days.

What to see in our area?
Apart from Colditz there are a lot more castles to see around here. You can walk, cycle and discover interesting things. Trips to Dresden -city of art-, Meissen -city of china and wine- or Leipzig -city of music- are possible to reach by car or train. We can give you more information and organize tickets.

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