Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Colditz can then continue their accommodation search. The focus is on the escape attempts of Allied officers who were held there during the Second World War. The exhibition also covers the Renaissance period and its later use as a hospital. In addition, visitors to Colditz can explore the castle with a HistoPad.
Culture
The first written mention of the Colditz zoological garden dates back to 1523. It was established as a game enclosure below the castle around 500 years ago. The Colditz zoological garden is described as one of the oldest and most important facilities of its kind in Germany. A cultural and historical tour of the zoological garden is available.
Smaller exhibitions also focus on special themes: The Carpentry Museum at Schlossgasse 2 contains a complete, fully functional carpenter’s workshop with equipment dating from 1908. The birthplace of Johann David Köhler houses an exhibition on the history of coins.
Nature
The Colditz-Glasten Forest covers 3,000 hectares and contains streams, fens, mixed woodland, and diverse vegetation. The Colditz circular hiking trail passes Podelwitz Water Castle, the confluence on the Mulde, the Colditz Forest, Colditz Castle, and the historic zoological garden. On Töpelsberg, the Heimatturm has a 21-metre-high viewing platform.
Podelwitz Water Castle can be reached nearby on foot through Thümmlitz Forest, by bicycle along the Mulde Cycle Path, or by canoe. Canoe rental is listed among the sports activities in Colditz.
Geographical location
Colditz can be reached by car from the A14 via the B107 in the direction of Colditz. Guided city tours are available for getting to know Colditz.
The gastronomy in Colditz is described as small-scale, refined, and traditional.
Other destinations: Brandis, Markkleeberg, Kitzscher, Frohburg, Narsdorf, Großpösna, Rötha, Wurzen.
