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Colditz Castle (or Schloss Colditz in German) is a Renaissance castle in the town of Colditz near Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz in the state of Saxony in Germany. The castle is between the towns of Hartha and Grimma on a hill spur over the river Zwickauer Mulde, a tributary of the River Elbe.
Colditz Castle, German prisoner-of-war camp in World War II, the site of many daring escape attempts by Allied officers. The castle sits on a steep hill overlooking the Mulde River as it flows through the small Saxon town of Colditz, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Leipzig.
Prisoner of war camp, insane asylum, hospital: Colditz Castle has a moving history. It was once a magnificent hunting lodge, later a symbol of the desire for freedom. The unrenovated state of many rooms gives it a unique lost-place feel.
Colditz Castle is a 16th century architectural monument and a former POW-camp for high-ranking officers of the Western Allies during World War II. Learn about its history, the escape attempts, the exhibitions and the events at the castle.
Mar 4, 2023 · Ben Macintyre reveals the secrets of the famous fortress where Allied officers were interned and tried to escape. He exposes the classism, racism, antisemitism, and betrayal among the prisoners, as well as the role of the German guards.
With its striking white gables, Colditz Castle is one of the most beautiful Central German architectural monuments of the 16th century. It served as an important POW-camp for high-ranking officers of the Western Allies during World War II; Winston Churchill's nephew and the nephew of the then British King George VI were also among its prisoners.
Learn about the history of Colditz Castle, from its medieval origins to its role as a prison and concentration camp in World War II. Discover the stories of the famous escapees, the royal residents, the mentally ill patients and the victims of euthanasia.
