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Bird's-eye view of the imposing Gnandstein Castle in Frohburg at sunset, family, leisure, children, excursion — © Johannes Hulsch | AI-optimized | CC-BY

View of the imposing Gnandstein Castle, in the foreground a family plays with the water at the castle fountain, family, leisure, children, excursion — © www.tomwilliger.de, Tom Williger | AI-optimized | CC-BY

During the tour of Gnandstein Castle, the disguised chambermaid tells the children stories and knowledge about the castle in the exhibition room, family, leisure, children, excursion — © www.tomwilliger.de, Tom Williger | AI-optimized

Gnandstein Castle is a partner of the Leipzig Card/Leipzig Regio Card.
The benefits are described under "Good to know/price information".

Gnandstein Castle - a castle straight out of a picture book

Near the "pottery town" of Kohren-Salis rises Saxony's best-preserved Romanesque fortifications: Gnandstein Castle near Leipzig. The von Einsiedel family lived here from the 14th century until the end of the Second World War - without ever giving up the keys to the castle. Keep, battlements, battlements, shield wall, palas: the fortress high above the Wyhra is a dream come true for medieval enthusiasts. When climbing up to the keep or in the late Gothic chapel, guests can truly feel the spirit of ancient times. An old legend reinforces the medieval aura: a previously undiscovered treasure is said to be hidden in the castle grounds to this day. Treasures from seven centuries that have already been found can be admired in the exhibition at Gnandstein Castle.

Guests can go on an interactive multimedia tour with the Experience Castle Land app. In it, knight Heinrich Hildebrandt von Einsiedel provides fascinating insights into his family history and brings paintings to life with augmented reality.

With the schlösserlandKARTE, guests can visit Saxony's most beautiful palaces, castles and gardens at their leisure. And the best thing is: you save money. All exhibitions are free with the schlösserlandKARTE. Two children up to the age of 16 accompany the cardholder free of charge. Did you know? The schlösserlandKARTE can also be conveniently purchased digitally via the "Schlösserland erleben" app. This means you always have your personal admission ticket with you on your smartphone.

The Schlösserland app also guarantees a special excursion experience with culinary insider tips, cycling and hiking tours or the best photo spots. The app is available free of charge in the Apple App Store or in the Google Playstore for download.

Openings

Season from March 28 to November 01, 2026.

Last admission 1 hour before the museum closes.

Dayoff: Monday

Price info

Price adult: €5.00

Price child: €1.00

Price reduced: €4.00

Gruppen ab 15 pPers. p.P.: €4.00

Gruppen Schulklassen p.P: €1.00

Free admission:
Children up to 5 years,
Birthday children,
holders of the schlösserlandKARTE,
Accompanying persons of people with disabilities with the license plate >> B <<,
Tour guides,
Bus drivers with tour groups,
One accompanying person per 10 schoolchildren or kindergarten children,
Holders of the state family pass,
Journalists,
Members of ICOM (International Council of Museums), ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and the German Museums Association, each with proof of membership

Information on reduced prices: For LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users Pupils aged 17 and over, trainees, students, those doing federal voluntary service/FSJ/FÖJ/voluntary military service, severely disabled persons, Recipients of unemployment benefit, social assistance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, Refugees with permission to stay or proof of toleration, Holders of a social pass, Members of the Federal Association of German Tour Guides and the Association of German Art Historians, Holders of the Saxon volunteer card, each with valid proof

Eligibility

Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly

Foreign Language

German

Directions & Parking facilities

By public transport: From Leipzig main station, take the S-Bahn line S5X to Altenburg. From Altenburg (Thür.), train station (bus) take bus line 264 to the Gnandstein stop. From there approx. 5 minutes on foot.

By car: Take the A72 to the Geithain exit in the direction of Rodaer Dorfstraße/B7. In Kohren-Sahlis, follow Gnandsteiner Hauptstraße until you reach Burgstraße.
A paid parking lot is available at Gnandsteiner Hauptstraße 15.

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