Thallwitz

The municipality of Thallwitz is located in the northernmost tip of the Leipzig region. It is surrounded by the charming meadow landscape between the Mulde, Lossa and Hohburg mountains.

Thallwitz Castle from the 16th century, later rebuilt as a hunting lodge in the neo-Renaissance style, and its enchanted park are well worth a visit. Nischwitz Castle, on the other hand, is one of the most magnificent rococo castles in Saxony. The KulturGUT is part of the ensemble of the former Thallwitz manor house, which has been extensively renovated. Its ancient, rustic walls now serve as a festival hall for events. The nearby idyllic Canitz Park covers a total area of 4 hectares. The buildings formerly used for agricultural purposes have been restored in accordance with the preservation order and at the same time replicas of Slavic and Germanic settlements, the associated field farms, themed and natural gardens and a children's garden have been created. An exhibition tells the story of the settlement history as well as the forest and nature conservation of this region. A visit to the Röcknitz manor house, a picturesque moated castle, is also highly recommended. It is also home to one of four geoportals of the Porphyry Land Geopark. In an exhibition with impressive video animations, visitors can immerse themselves in a bygone world of volcanic eruptions, sea floods and ice ages. You can also find out how kaolin, porphyry and lignite were formed in the Leipzig region. The Geoportal ensemble has also been home to a coworking space and overnight accommodation since 2024.

Tips:

• A dream for children is the "Fred Porphyrstein" volcano playground, including a crater and tube in front of the Röcknitz manor house as part of the Pophyrland Geopark, as well as the exhibition on supervolcanism with many interactive offers.
• At Park Canitz, groups and school classes can try their hand at corn painting, baking, weaving, dyeing, house building or willow weaving.