Moritzburg Castle (Schloss Moritzburg) is a Baroque castle in Moritzburg (near Dresden), Saxony, Germany, and a filming location for Three Wishes for Cinderella (Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel) (1973) and Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973). Built in 1546, it was designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann and Zacharias Longuelune (1723-1733 remodeling).
Location: Moritzburg (near Dresden), Saxony, Germany
Verified facts
- Located in Moritzburg (near Dresden), Saxony
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10737, SRC-10738, SRC-11856, SRC-12915 - Appeared in Three Wishes for Cinderella (Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel) (movie, 1973)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10737, SRC-10738, SRC-11081 - Built in 1546
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11364, SRC-10738, SRC-12916 - Architectural style: Baroque
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-11364, SRC-10738, SRC-11856, SRC-11370, SRC-12915 - Designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann and Zacharias Longuelune (1723-1733 remodeling)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-11364, SRC-10738, SRC-14243, SRC-11371, SRC-14530 - Appeared in Three Wishes for Cinderella (movie, 1973)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11081, SRC-10738, SRC-10737 - Built 1542–1546
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11364, SRC-11370, SRC-11857, SRC-12916 - Designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann (Baroque remodelling)
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-11364, SRC-11370, SRC-11857, SRC-12915, SRC-11371, SRC-14530 - Architectural style: Baroque
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-11364, SRC-11371, SRC-11856, SRC-11370, SRC-12915
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10737 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Wishes_for_Cinderella_(1973_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10738 — https://www.germany.travel/en/royal-palaces-castles/fairytale-film-settings.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11081 — Schloss Moritzburg (official) — Cinderella exhibition (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11364 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moritzburg_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11370 — https://visitsaxony.com/poi/moritzburg-castle-moritzburg (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11371 — https://www.schloesserland-sachsen.de/en/palaces-castles-and-gardens/tips-for-trips/on-the (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11856 — Barockschloss Moritzburg (official castle website) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11857 — Barockschloss Moritzburg — History (official castle website) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12915 — Waldschänke Moritzburg — Schloss Moritzburg (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12916 — SpottingHistory — Moritzburg Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14243 — Barockschloss Moritzburg — official site (Geschichte) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14530 — Ancient History Sites — Moritzburg Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Three Wishes for Cinderella filmed?
Moritzburg Castle (Schloss Moritzburg), in Moritzburg (near Dresden), Saxony, is a real-world filming location used for Three Wishes for Cinderella.
Who designed Moritzburg Castle (Schloss Moritzburg)?
Moritzburg Castle (Schloss Moritzburg) was designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann (Baroque remodelling).
Where is Moritzburg Castle (Schloss Moritzburg) located?
Moritzburg Castle (Schloss Moritzburg) is located in Moritzburg (near Dresden), Saxony.