Moritzburg Castle Schloss Moritzburg
Moritzburg, Germany
Moritzburg Castle is a baroque château and museum in Saxony that was commissioned by Augustus II the Strong. The site, which dates back to 1542, is one of the 109 most looked-up sights in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The castle is 7 km from Dresden Airport and 151 km from Berlin. It can be combined with visits to several nearby locations, including the Semperoper, Zwinger, Dresden Castle, Frauenkirche, and the Dresden Elbe Valley, all of which are within 17 km of the site.
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C, but these months also see the most rain, with 87 mm. April and October are the driest months, with 45 mm of rain. The site is wheelchair accessible and requires a fee for entry. Opening hours vary by date: from March 21 to November 2, it is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. From November 3 to December 31, and from January 1 to March 2, it is open Tuesday through Sunday from 09:30 to 17:30. The castle is closed from March 3 to March 20, as well as on December 24 and December 31.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 41 | 52 | 46 | 66 | 64 | 86 | 87 | 54 | 45 | 60 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
