The Elbe Castles in Dresden

Eckberg, Dresden

When we speak "Castle" we imagine in most cases something like fortifications or gothic building. Three castles on the Elbe aren't like that. They were built in XIX century and remain chic country villas.

Lingner's castle, Dresden

Not far from Dresden center there are three castles: Albrehtsberg, Lingner's castle and Eckberg.

Two castles - Albrehtsberg and Lingner's castle- were built for  the Prussian prince Albrecht. Their achitecture is a mix of classicism and architecture of Italian villas.

Now Albrehtsberg is a place for different exhibitions and celebrations, for example, for marriages. Lingner's castle now is a restaurant. Eckberg is a hotel.

Eckberg, Dresden

Lingner's castle

Albrehtsberg, Dresden

Every castle has its own park where people can walk and enjoy nature and architecture. All three castles are located on the hill near the Elbe. Partial parks are created as terraces descending to the Elbe. In the park of the Lingner's castle you will also find vineyards.

Lingner's castle

There are a lot of interesting points in parks of the castles. I visited them several times and everytime I saw something new.

You can walk along and see a pond with beatiful birds and water lillies.

Albrehtsberg, Dresden

Albrehtsberg, Dresden

Albrehtsberg, Dresden

Or you can find bridges…

this

Elbe castles, Dresden

or that

Elbe castles, Dresden

The first bridge remains me Bastai in Saxon Switzerland.

And from these parks you will have fantastic sights of Elbe.

Elbe castles, Dresden

Elbe castles, Dresden

In parks you can admire flowers' blooming. There are a lot of roses of different colours.

Elbe castles, Dresden

Elbe castles, Dresden

Elbe castles, Dresden

And more sights of castles and parks

Eckberg, Dresden

Eckberg, Dresden

Albrehtsberg, Dresden

Lingner's castle, Dresden

Albrehtsberg, Dresden

Have a good walk!