Forgotten History
Sonnenstein Castle
Pirna, Germany
The Sonnenstein Castle is a castle in Pirna, near Dresden, Germany. It housed a mental hospital, which operated from 1811 to the end of World War II in 1945. During the War, it functioned as an extermination centre for the Nazi Aktion T4 program. It was shut down following the war, and reopened in 1970.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Pirna, Germany
- Address
- Schlosspark 11, Pirna
- Coordinates
- 50.96100, 13.94770
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q606631
What is Sonnenstein Castle?
Sonnenstein Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Schlosspark 11. Other places close by: Erlpeter, Alte Elbbrücke; Stadtbrücke Pirna, Pillnitz Camellia, Belvedere Schöne Höhe.
Where is Sonnenstein Castle?
Sonnenstein Castle is in Pirna, Germany. Coordinates: 50.96100, 13.94770.
How do I get to Sonnenstein Castle?
Sonnenstein Castle is at Schlosspark 11, Pirna, Germany (50.96100, 13.94770). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.