--- title: "Kaiser Wilhelm Festivals" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/kaiser-wilhelm-feste-view" description: "The Kaiser Wilhelm Fortress was built in 1880 as a sandstone viewing platform. It is located above the Bielatal valley and is reminiscent of a small castle complex.The complex was built as part of the development of the Bielatal valley for tourism.This artificial bastion was constructed by the Rosenthal master builder J.G. Kaiser in 1880 in line with the taste of the time.The story of how it came about is considered a curiosity - the idea for its construction is said to have originated from a beer-fueled regulars' table bet, hence the name, which has nothing to do with \"Kaiser Wilhelm\"!The viewpoint offers a magnificent view of the rocks in the Bielatal valley. The Kaiser Wilhelm Fortress can be reached via well-maintained hiking trails  In winter conditions, access can be slippery and slippery In such cases, so-called Grödel are useful. They provide additional grip as they function as anti-slip shoe covers with spikes or chains. They are available at the Aktivzentrum in Bad Schandau and in other outdoor stores." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1512141/c8f8a523cc727f907046a266c07dfe5fedfc4ba5a070578b9c0afaa16e843d53/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Kaiser Wilhelm Festivals ======================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower Stone lookout tower with battlements on a rock, surrounded by bare trees and a clear blue sky in the background. View of Kaiser-Wilhelm-Feste A snow-covered, old stone tower stands next to a bare tree, surrounded by a wintry forest under a gray sky. Impressive viewpoint with a small building in the Bielatal valley. The Kaiser Wilhelm Fortress was built in 1880 as a sandstone viewing platform. It is located above the Bielatal valley and is reminiscent of a small castle complex.The complex was built as part of the development of the Bielatal valley for tourism. This artificial bastion was constructed by the Rosenthal master builder J.G. Kaiser in 1880 in line with the taste of the time. The story of how it came about is considered a curiosity - the idea for its construction is said to have originated from a beer-fueled regulars' table bet, hence the name, which has nothing to do with "Kaiser Wilhelm"! The viewpoint offers a magnificent view of the rocks in the Bielatal valley. The Kaiser Wilhelm Fortress can be reached via well-maintained hiking trails In winter conditions, access can be slippery and slippery In such cases, so-called Grödel are useful. They provide additional grip as they function as anti-slip shoe covers with spikes or chains. They are available at the Aktivzentrum in Bad Schandau and in other outdoor stores. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Feste is always open. Read more Price info There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Kaiser Wilhelm Festival. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Touristinformation Rosenthal-Bielatal Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 19.85 km - Long-distance hiking trail 9.38 km - Hiking 5.05 km - Winter hikes Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 16.46 km - Winter hikes 19.85 km - Long-distance hiking trail 5.05 km - Winter hikes Contact **Touristinformation** Kaiser-Wilhem-Feste 01824 Rosenthal-Bielatal