Moritzburg Castle
Schloss Moritzburg is a moated Baroque hunting palace surrounded by lakes and forest, built for the Saxon electors and best known internationally as a filming location for the beloved 1973 Czech-German fairy tale film 'Three Wishes for Cinderella,' which still draws a dedicated fan following, particularly in winter when the palace runs a themed exhibition tied to the movie.
The interior holds an extensive collection of hunting trophies and Baroque furnishings, but the setting — the palace rising out of its own lake, ringed by parkland — is as much the draw as anything inside. It's an easy half-day trip from Dresden, especially appealing in autumn when the surrounding forest colors up.
Moritzburg Castle FAQs
S-Bahn to Radebeul Ost, then the narrow-gauge Lössnitzgrundbahn steam train to Moritzburg, or a direct bus from central Dresden.
The palace was a filming location for the 1973 fairy tale film 'Three Wishes for Cinderella,' still popular in Germany and Central Europe, and the castle runs a related seasonal exhibition.
Yes, but with reduced hours and days compared to the April-October main season — check current schedules.
Baroque state rooms, an extensive hunting trophy collection, and period furnishings.
Yes, the surrounding lakes and parkland offer pleasant walking paths around the palace grounds.
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