Guipock - The world in your pocket
Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson
Bandera de GB

Emily Thompson, your digital guide with a British English accent

Voice generated with high-quality audio technology.

Hear the intro in another accent — British English, Argentinian Spanish, Italian…

2 free audio guides when you sign up

Create free account
Complete audio guide

Unlock all of Dresden in the Guipock app

  • High-quality audio in your accent
  • Offline audio
  • Guided map with every point of interest
  • Share with up to 5 people (family code)
Discover all audio guides in Dresden
13.99€
one-time payment · no subscription
Secure payment with
Apple PayG PayVisaMastercardAmex
Listen in the free app
Download on the
App Store
Get it on
Google Play

Download the app and start listening

GPS-guided audio guide while you walk.

Guipock

Can't find your city or its audio guide?

We'll prepare it for you and let you know when it's ready.

Audio Guide Königstein Fortress

Duration: 36 min
Königstein Fortress
Audio included

Audio guide Königstein Fortress in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Königstein Fortress telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Königstein Fortress:

  • 1
    Castle Chapel

    The Burgkapelle, or Castle Chapel, is one of the oldest structures within Festung Königstein, dating back to the late 12th or early 13th century.

  • 2
    Pozo House

    The Brunnenhaus (Casa de Pozo) in Dresden houses Saxony's deepest well, excavated from rock between 1563 and 1569.

  • 3
    Magdalenenburg

    The Magdalenenburg is a historic building within Festung Königstein, originally constructed between 1621 and 1622 as an elongated leisure palace.

  • 4
    Treasure Chamber

    The Schatzhaus, or Treasury Chamber, stands within Dresden's fortress as a purpose-built strongbox erected between 1854 and 1855.

  • 5
    Old Arsenal

    The Altes Zeughaus, Dresden's Old Arsenal, dates from 1594 and originally served as the fortress's military stores, holding everything except gunpowder.

  • 6
    Tower Gate

    The Torhaus, or Gate House, is a distinctive double-curved structure on the western side of the fortress, forming part of an impressive architectural ensemble alongside Schloss Georg and the attack…

  • 7
    Barril de Vino de Königstein

    The Barril de Vino of Königstein was the world's largest wine barrel at its inauguration in 1725, crafted from ornately decorated oak according to designs by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.

  • 8
    Georgia Palace

    Former Saxon state prison where Böttger, inventor of Meissen porcelain, was held.

  • 9
    Rampart Walk

    1.8 km walk along the walls with views over the Elbe valley.

With the Guipock app, for just 13.99€, you get access to every audio guide in Dresden — with a family code to share with up to 5 people. In the app you choose your guide in the accent you prefer: British English, American English, Castilian Spanish, Argentinian Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish…

Practical information

01824 Königstein, Germany
Opening hoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Official website
High-quality audio guide of Königstein Fortress
Available offline
Available in more than 10 languages
9 points of interest included
  • 1.Castle Chapel
  • 2.Pozo House
  • 3.Magdalenenburg
  • 4.Treasure Chamber
  • 5.Old Arsenal
  • 6.Tower Gate
  • 7.Barril de Vino de Königstein
  • 8.Georgia Palace
  • 9.Rampart Walk

Kids audio available

Kids version available with adapted and fun language for the little ones (22 min)

Prefer to discover on the go?

Buy photo credits and take a photo of any monument. Our AI will recognize it and you'll receive the audio guide instantly.

Share with your family

Share your audio guides with your family using a single access code.

Learn how it works

Download Guipock and start exploring

Audio guides narrated while you walk. Available on the App Store.