Augustusburg

Tucked into the northern foothills of the Ore Mountains above the Zschopau valley, Augustusburg is a town whose character is shaped by its commanding ridge-top setting. Augustusburg Castle dominates the settlement: Elector Augustus of Saxony had this Renaissance residence built between 1568 and 1572 on the site of the earlier Schellenberg castle. Its four-winged form and prominent position have made it a defining landmark of the region. The castle also houses collections including a motorcycle museum, while the town connects by funicular railway with Erdmannsdorf in the valley below. Move on to other webcams in Saxony to compare landscapes and settings around the Ore Mountains.

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