--- title: "Belvedere Schöne Höhe" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/belvedere-schoene-hoehe" description: "The \"Schöne Höhe\" belvedere was built on a hill near Dürrröhrsdorf-Dittersbach between 1831 and 1833 on behalf of the patron of the arts Johann Gottlob von Quandt. The small tower castle was designed as a place of worship for Goethe and its interior features murals of Goethe's ballads by Carl Gottlieb Peschel. The ceiling was designed by Gottfried Semper.From the platform of the tower, there is a wide view over the Osterzgebirge, Saxon Switzerland, the Stolpener Land and as far as Upper Lusatia. Guided tours of the fresco hall are offered on Sundays from Easter to the beginning of October and can also be booked by appointment." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1370045/9dd0cd9123314ee1b1d7005568bc4b185bc96a95bf59cc1a06954dad90f508c6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Belvedere Schöne Höhe ===================== - Historical site - Viewpoint/viewing tower Stone tower castle with battlements and arched windows, next to it a green sign with information about the building, surrounded by trees. Wooden door with lattice windows in a stone wall, surrounded by ivy; on the left a memorial plaque and a lantern above it. White marble bust of a man in profile in front of a red wall, with detailed facial expression and wavy hair. Neo-Gothic tower castle with frescoes by Goethe and panoramic views over the Osterzgebirge mountains and Saxon Switzerland. The "Schöne Höhe" belvedere was built on a hill near Dürrröhrsdorf-Dittersbach between 1831 and 1833 on behalf of the patron of the arts Johann Gottlob von Quandt. The small tower castle was designed as a place of worship for Goethe and its interior features murals of Goethe's ballads by Carl Gottlieb Peschel. The ceiling was designed by Gottfried Semper.From the platform of the tower, there is a wide view over the Osterzgebirge, Saxon Switzerland, the Stolpener Land and as far as Upper Lusatia. Guided tours of the fresco hall are offered on Sundays from Easter to the beginning of October and can also be booked by appointment. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings April to October Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 - 20:00 Guided tours outside opening hours possible by arrangement with the Quandt Association. Dayoff: Monday Read more Price info Price adult: €2.50 Turmbesteigung : €1.00 Group tours for 10 or more people: € 25.00 Read more Eligibility - for Groups Directions & Parking facilities Accessible by public transportation. Bus route: 89 Bus stop: Kleinelbersdorf Footpath approx.: 15 minutes Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Direct sellers - Guided tour 11.13 km - Hiking 11.64 km - Hiking 6.76 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Palace - Tours 11.64 km - Hiking 6.76 km - Hiking 11.64 km - Hiking Contact An der Schönen Höhe 14 01833 Dürrröhrsdorf-Dittersbach - OT Elbersdorf