The Windischleuba moated castle was built as early as 925 as a border fortress to protect the neighbouring town of Altenburg and was later converted into a fortified castle. For a long time it was owned by the counts of Meißen and Münchhausen.

The formerly trapezoidal complex has an enclosing wall with four defence towers at the corners and the inner courtyard is surrounded on two sides by a moat. The mighty main gate is located on the north side. Today, the moated castle is a popular youth hostel with a wide range of adventure and leisure activities.