Colditz castle in the Mulde valley

The romantic Mulde river valley

The historic city of Grimma is surrounded by the picturesque valley of the Mulde river. The area along the valley of the Mulde river is well known for its deep forests, rough cliffs and rolling hills.

You can find more than just a few attractions hidden on the river’s banks. Discover royal palaces, mystic ruins of former rich monasteries, and old water mills along the river by boat and be enchanted by the beautiful countryside.

See for yourself where the young nun Katharina von Bora lived before she became Martin Luther’s wife.

Visit with us Colditz castle, which was converted during World War II into a high security prisoner-of-war camp for officers. See the original places of the famous novel 'The Colditz Story' by Pat Reid.

You will also have the opportunity to become active and explore this interesting area further on foot, by boat or bicycle.

Colditz castle in the Mulde valley