# Colditz Castle, Germany: what it is and when to go > Colditz Castle is a castle in Germany: prisoner of war camp in World War II (Schloss Colditz) (Colditz). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. It has articles in 23 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-de-colditz/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Castle in Germany: prisoner of war camp in World War II · History - **Local name:** Schloss Colditz - **Where:** Germany · Schlossgasse 1, 04680, Colditz - **Best time:** April to October and December. - **Nearest airport:** BER Berlin, 145 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Apr-Oct 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar 10:00-16:00; Dec 23-26 off; Jan 1 off - **Website:** [schloss-colditz.com](http://www.schloss-colditz.com/) - **Coordinates:** 51.13106, 12.80755 ## What it is and where Colditz Castle is a castle in Germany: prisoner of war camp in World War II (Schloss Colditz) (Colditz). It has articles in 23 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Colditz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/colditz/), where this site lists 37 more places to see, 6 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 51.13106, 12.80755; the nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.13106%2C12.807554) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.13106%2C12.807554) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Colditz Castle is **April to October and December**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 09 | | February | Possible | 9 h 44 | | March | Possible | 11 h 32 | | April | Best time | 13 h 35 | | May | Best time | 15 h 20 | | June | Best time | 16 h 18 | | July | Best time | 15 h 54 | | August | Best time | 14 h 22 | | September | Best time | 12 h 22 | | October | Best time | 10 h 23 | | November | Possible | 8 h 36 | | December | Best time | 7 h 41 | In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Germany To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Germany checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Oflag IV-C](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/oflag-iv-c/): German prisoner-of-war camp for officers in World War II · 44 m - [Kohlbachtal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kohlbachtal/): Nature reserve in Sachsen, Germany · 2.3 km - [Podelwitz Manor, Colditz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/wasserschloss-podelwitz/): Manor in Colditz, Germany · 3.1 km - [Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kirstenmuhle-schanzenbachtal/): Nature reserve in Sachsen, Germany · 5.5 km - [Jagdhaus Kössern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jagdhaus-kossern/): House in Grimma, Saxony, Germany · 5.8 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). ## More in Germany: History - [Berlin Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/reststuck-der-berliner-mauer/): barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989) - [Lübeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lubeca/) - [Baden-Baden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/baden-baden-2/) - [Bamberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bamberg-2/) - [Neuschwanstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-del-rey-loco/): castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe - [Cologne Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-colonia/): Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Colditz Castle? It is a castle in Germany: prisoner of war camp in World War II (Schloss Colditz in the local language). It has articles in 23 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Colditz Castle? April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. ### How do you get to Colditz Castle? The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 145 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.13106%2C12.807554) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Oflag IV-C](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/oflag-iv-c/), [Kohlbachtal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kohlbachtal/), [Podelwitz Manor, Colditz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/wasserschloss-podelwitz/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/1351926), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q679115), CC0. More about Colditz Castle on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Colditz). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).