Colditz Castle

Colditz Castle in the heart of Saxony is a tourist magnet and, with its white gables, one of the most beautiful 16th-century architectural monuments in central Germany. Large parts of the magnificent building date from the early Renaissance, partly influenced by the late Gothic style. Extensive reconstruction work was carried out between 1997 and 2005. At that time, the prison camp was restored – including the signs of wear and tear from the war. The renovations from 2013 to 2015 focused on the castle chapel.

After the renovation, not only were the fire safety requirements met, but the planners also found extremely discreet solutions that were appropriate for the historic building. Many passageways, for example, are equipped with Teckentrup's T30 all-glass door. This combines functionality with aesthetics and maximum transparency. Museums, tourist attractions, youth hostels – facilities used in this way are subject to high fire safety requirements, which must be reconciled with monument protection in a historic building. The frameless Teckentrup T30 all-glass door meets these requirements. It combines modern fire protection with high aesthetic standards and remains discreetly in the background. The approval of the monument authority for the installation of the T30 all-glass door in Colditz Castle was no problem. Due to its transparency, it blends unobtrusively into the historic building fabric.