Schloss Reinsberg

Reinsberg, Germany, Germany

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Schloss Reinsberg is a historic castle in the village of Reinsberg, located in Saxony's Mittelsachsen district, Germany, perched on a steep slope above the Bobritzsch River.

Its origins trace back to around 1197 as the seat of a knightly family, likely founded by a noble named Reinhardt to protect nearby settlements, evolving from a medieval fortress into a Renaissance-style castle under the ownership of the Schönberg family starting in 1411, who held it for over 500 years.

After passing through various hands, including use as a holiday hostel in the GDR era and briefly as a hotel until 1995, it now stands empty, with its surrounding park open to visitors and a local initiative working to preserve it from decay. The site features a moat, drawbridge remnants, and a prominent tower, near a hiking trail and open-air swimming area.