The popular tourist destination has been home to a museum since 1911, which invites visitors to discover the 800-year history of the complex up close. Representative rooms show how people once lived here. In the permanent exhibition "People make clothes" you can marvel at 52 selected examples from 1.000 years of fashion history and also what was once worn underneath.
An exciting programme of events awaits guests of all ages throughout the year. Special concerts, for example, take place in this unique setting (find out more about the BurgenLandKlängeThe castle's small ballroom is also available as a romantic setting for weddings.
Enjoyment is also not neglected at Rochsburg Castle: In the local chocolate factory "Choco Del Sol" visitors can experience Rochsburg's chocolate side. Please note that the opening hours of the chocolate factory differ from those of the castle.
There is a large car park (fees apply) for cars and buses directly in front of the castle. From there you can reach Rochsburg in about five minutes on foot.
Good to know
Opening hours
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Different opening hours possible on public holidays and during events.
Price information
Pupils/students/trainees up to 25 years of age,
participants in the Federal Voluntary Service,
voluntary military service members,
Participants of a voluntary year,
Persons with severe disabilities (80% or more) and one accompanying person,
holder of a social pass
(each with proof)
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
foreign languages
Accessibility
- Specially designed tours for blind and visually impaired people, where many details can be touched and felt, are available upon prior reservation
- In the outdoor facilities there are information boards with Braille embossing as well as a tactile model of the castle complex.
- Audio guides in easy language are also available.
Help/Offers for blind and visually impaired people
Hygiene and infection control measures
Observance of the hygiene instructions
Arrival & Parking
By public transport: from the main train station to Geithain, Narsdorf or Glauchau. You can then take the bus to Rochlitz, Wechselburg, Lunzenau, Penig or Waldenburg. From these towns you can continue on to Rochsburg with the 629 bus.
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