Lauenstein (Altenberg) - Lauenstein (Altenberg)

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Lauenstein
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Lauenstein

Lauenstein (Altenberg) is a district of Altenberg in the Ore Mountains and is close to the border to Czech Republic.

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Lauenstein is one of the oldest settlements in Eastern Ore Mountains and was probably built around 1200 as a border castle. The first written mention was in 1241.

getting there

By train

The Müglitztalbahn (SB 72) between Heidenau and Altenberg stops in Lauenstein.

By bus

The bus routes 385 and 368 run through Lauenstein, but very few buses run during the Saxon school holidays and on weekends.

In the street

The quickest way to get to Lauenstein by car is via the A17. You leave this at the last German exit Bad Gottleuba. From there you follow the motorway slip road via Liebenau and reach Lauenstein after 10km.

On foot

Lauenstein lies on European long-distance footpath E3which runs in the Eastern Ore Mountains identical to the Eisenach – Budapest International Mountain Hiking Trail.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

  • That is in the center of Lauenstein 1 Lauenstein CastleLauenstein Castle in the Wikipedia encyclopediaLauenstein Castle in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsLauenstein Castle (Q100600882) in the Wikidata database, which was built in the 16th / 17th century. After extensive restorations, the castle now includes several halls and the Eastern Ore Mountains Museum. The castle ruins, the castle park and the herb garden can also be visited. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and on all public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • At the market you will find the falconer's fountain, which was built in 1912.
  • The 2 Lauensteiner ChurchLauensteiner Church in the encyclopedia WikipediaLauensteiner Kirche in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsLauensteiner Church (Q49483326) in the Wikidata database was elaborately rebuilt in 2005 after a fire. Guided tours take place Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., on Sundays you can take a tour at 2 p.m.

activities

  • Falconry: The falconry is located within the castle grounds. Several air shows are offered every day, Mondays are closed. The demonstrations take place all year round, but the birds can only be seen flying outdoors in summer.
  • Lauenstein outdoor pool (Web presence)

Regular events

  • Concerts in the castle
  • June: Lauenstein Castle Night
  • July: Country Festival
  • August: Lauenstein Culture Days
  • October 31: Reformation Festival (last in 2012 and 2014, will be held again in 2017)
  • Christmas market on the 3rd Advent

shop

  • Bakery Richter

kitchen

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  • Restaurant "Goldener Löwe" directly on the market square
  • Schlosscafé "Falknerstüb`l"

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