Rochlitz Castle

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Schloss Rochlitz – Fat, One-Eyed, Revolutionary
The towers "Lichte Jupe" and "Dinstere Jupe" have stood in Rochlitz for more than 600 years. Rochlitz Castle was built in the 10th century as a castle to secure victory over the West Slavs. Princes later ruled between warlike sieges. But Rochlitz Castle also experienced brighter times: Dedo von Groitzsch, known as "the Fat", promoted the settlement of the Rochlitz region. Margrave Wilhelm the One-Eyed had the castle converted into a residential palace. Duchess Elisabeth of Saxony paved the way for the Reformation during the Schmalkaldic War. The lovingly restored princely house with its stately rooms and magnificent dining hall is particularly impressive. In an interactive exhibition, young and old can experience the history of the "forgotten Wettins".

app "Experience the Castle Country" Guests can experience an interactive multimedia tour through the historic rooms of the castle. The famous Elisabeth von Rochlitz also appears in augmented reality and shows a secret hiding place.

The Schlösserland app guarantees a special excursion experience tailored to your individual taste with culinary insider tips, cycling and hiking tours or the best photo spots for a perfect day at Rochlitz Castle. The app is available free of charge in Apple App Store or by Google Playstore is available for storage, management and analysis.


Tip: If you would like to find out more interesting, exciting and, above all, amusing things, you will find them in the castle's events calendar.

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Opening hours

Last admission 1 hour before museum closing time.
Open on holidays (10:00 a.m. - 18:00 p.m.).
Closed from November to March - special opening times during the Saxon winter holidays & during the Christmas market (14th & 15.12th December)

Days off: Monday

Price information

Price adult: 8,00 €
Price child: 1,00 €
Reduced price: 7,00 €
Groups of 15 people or more per person: 7,00€
Groups School classes pP: 1.00€

LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users: Reduced admission price

Free admission:
Children up to 5 years,
Owner of schlösserlandKARTE,
Accompanying persons of people with disabilities >>B<<,
tour guide,
Bus drivers with tour groups,
One accompanying person per 10 pupils or kindergarten children,
holder of the state family pass,
journalists,
Members of ICOM, ICOMOS with proof
Information on reduced prices: Students aged 17 and over,
trainees,
students,
those completing Federal Voluntary Service/FSJ/FÖJ/voluntary military service
people with disabilities,
recipients of unemployment benefit, social assistance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act
holder of a social pass
Members of the Federal Association of German Tourist Guides e. V.
Association of German Art Historians
Holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card with valid proof

Free admission:
Children up to 5 years
Birthday children
owner of schlösserlandKARTE
Accompanying persons of people with disabilities with the symbol B in the corresponding identification document
courier
bus drivers with tour groups
one accompanying person per 10 pupils or kindergarten children
holders of the state family pass
Journalists
refugees with a residence permit or tolerated status
Members of ICOM, ICOMOS and German Museums Association, each with proof

fitness

  • Bad weather offer

  • for any weather

  • for groups

  • for school classes

  • for individual guests

  • suitable for seniors

foreign languages

German, English

Accessibility

Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:

  • In addition to guided tours in sign language, guided tours for the blind and visually impaired as well as offers for people with intellectual disabilities are also offered.

  • There is nothing “off the shelf” – the offers are tailored to the individual needs of the visitors.

  • Barrier-free tour that overcomes a few hurdles and still allows visitors to experience the important highlights such as the late Gothic castle chapel or the huge black kitchen.
Additional help/offers
  • Help/Offers for blind and visually impaired people

Additional help/offers
  • Help/Offers for Deaf and Hearing-Impaired People

Additional help/offers
  • Help/Offers for people with learning and mental disabilities

Hygiene and infection control measures

  • Observance of the hygiene instructions

Arrival & Parking

By public transport: From the main station take the S6 to Geithain, from Geithain take bus 628 to Bismarckstr., Rochlitz.
By car: via A72 exit Rochlitz, continue on B175
There is a free car park on Uferstraße close to the city centre.

Contact person: in

Ms. Nancy Baumert
Sörnziger Weg 1
09306 Rochlitz

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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 9
04109 Leipzig

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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH

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