Königstein Fortress, Germany; energetic waiters, helpful ladies of the information center and immense friendly museum guards … definitely recommend for a visit!
The Königstein Fortress, is a hilltop fortress near Dresden, in Saxon Switzerland, Germany situated on the table mountain and has been one of the most beloved tourist destinations in Saxony for more than 100 years … a fortress containing buildings of which are 400 years old.
“The 9.5 hectare rock plateau rises 240 meters above the Elbe and has over 50 buildings, some over 400 years old, that bear witness to the military and civilian life in the fortress. In the center of the site is a 152.5 meter deep well, which is the deepest in Saxony and second deepest well in Europe. The fortress, which for centuries was used as a state prison, is still intact and is now one of Saxony’s foremost tourist attractions, with 700,000 visitors per year.” – Wikipedia
Walking the historical grounds of this impressive fortress, it’s an impossible task to escape the feeling of slowly starting to experience the old ways which have being lived in an era of Kings, Dukes, Count’s and General’s.
This highly interesting fortress does not only focus on its history, it also contains several occasions where a delicious meal or just a cup of coffee or tea can be enjoyed. My personal experience with the employees of restaurant ‘Officers-mess’ (see top photo) was more than positive due an energetic and joyful young man named Oliver. When you diced to visit this beautiful fortress, which I recommend, ask for the waiter named Oliver. With his Sachs accent, he makes your stay and dinner at the Officers mess one you definitely remember.
For more information, you can visit the website; https://www.festung-koenigstein.de/en/
(The museum guards of the fortress Königstein, they look strict at first sight but are immensely kind and help you with the most friendly smile … even if you lost your cameraman like I did that day 🙂 )
(18 October we have a appointment for a privet tour and interview … so, stay tuned for what is yet to come in this story containing great history.)