The original Romanesque castle chapel was consecrated as St. George's Chapel in 1676. It was the first garrison church in Saxony and was rededicated in 2000 after extensive renovation.
On fixed dates there is "Sunday music in the garrison church" (15-minute concerts on the Jehmlich organ).
On fixed dates there is "Sunday music in the garrison church" (15-minute concerts on the Jehmlich organ).
Good to know
Openings
The church is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Day of Prayer and Repentance and on the Advent weekends.
From November to March, you can admire the interior of the church through the glazed entrance door.
From November to March, you can admire the interior of the church through the glazed entrance door.
Price info
Admission to the Garrison Church is included in the regular admission price to Königstein Fortress.
General information
Parking Available
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
Directions & Parking facilities
Easily accessible by public transport.
Train: S1
Stop: Königstein train station
Walk: approx. 25 minutes or take the fortress express
Bus routes: 241, 246
Bus stop: Königstein Reißiger Platz
Footpath: approx. 40 minutes
Bus stop: Vogelstein/Fortress
Footpath: approx. 15 minutes
Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de
Train: S1
Stop: Königstein train station
Walk: approx. 25 minutes or take the fortress express
Bus routes: 241, 246
Bus stop: Königstein Reißiger Platz
Footpath: approx. 40 minutes
Bus stop: Vogelstein/Fortress
Footpath: approx. 15 minutes
Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de
Author
Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
Mandy Krebs
Organization
Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
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Getting there
Evangelical Lutheran Garrison Church St. George
Festung Königstein
01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw.
License (master data)
Mandy Krebs Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.